A strong and persistent toothache is a sign of a serious condition. A painkiller can only provide temporary relief until you eliminate the cause of the problem. That is why we recommend you see the best emergency dentist in Carmichael and the surrounding area. 

Our emergency dentists in Carmichael, CA, will first do an exam to determine the cause of the pain. A pocket of decay may have reached the interior of your tooth, in which case root canal therapy will be required. If an erupting wisdom tooth has created a pocket in the gum and caused an infection, your dentist will clean out the area and prescribe antibiotics.

A broken or cracked tooth is a dental emergency, even if it is not painful. Unless you act quickly, the tooth can easily suffer further damage. In that situation, you may lose the tooth. 

Depending on the extent of damage to the broken or cracked tooth, treatment may involve a dental filling or the cementing of a crown. These solutions restore the tooth and protect its remaining natural structure from damage. Once this treatment is completed, you will be able to bite and chew like before.

If one or more of your permanent teeth have been knocked out, you should seek help straight away because a knocked-out tooth can be saved in some cases. If treatment is provided within half an hour, the tooth may be able to be restored to its socket. To increase the chances of preservation, the American Dental Association recommends that you pick up a lost tooth by the crown (never by the root), clean it thoroughly with plain water, replace it in its socket and hold it there until you get to the emergency dentist’s office.

When a tooth cannot be saved, we can restore your smile with a dental crown, bridge or one of the other restorative treatments that we provide. Our emergency dental care will come first so we can quickly fix your tooth and get you out of pain. After that, we will schedule a follow-up visit to explain how we can restore your teeth to full health.