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Life happens. Unforeseen accidents and disorders can send you reeling with dental pain. If you are experiencing anything from mild tooth discomfort to painful throbbing, it can be nearly impossible to concentrate or function regularly. You don’t have to suffer through the pain. Cary Family Dental near Raleigh, NC offers expert emergency dentistry services to alleviate your symptoms and diagnose the cause. A trusted emergency dentist, Dr. Acton provides the dental health solutions you need and will get you on the right track to complete oral health.
If you are experiencing tooth pain, a damaged tooth, or another serious dental issue, call our emergency dentist in Cary, NC near Raleigh to schedule an emergency dental appointment today.
Do You Need an Emergency Dentist?
You can’t predict when an an emergency will strike. You may go to bed at night feeling great and not realize that you’ve been developing a cavity, or that an infection has been festering in your gum line. You may wake up in the morning and WHAM! you’ve got the toothache of a lifetime and an unforeseen dental emergency. You can try to get through the next few days until you’re able to finally get an appointment with a random dentist, or you can call Dr. Acton, an emergency dentist who is ready and available to make the pain go away and fix the underlying problem causing your toothache. Cary Family Dental is easy to get to, especially from communities close to Cary and Raleigh, NC.
Reasons for Needing Emergency Dentistry
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Cracked ToothÂ
Over the years your teeth can become weak due to wear and tear, resulting in a painful cracked tooth. Often, a toothache is a result of a cracked tooth which can only be detected by x-rays. Dr. Acton can relieve your pain and offer a variety of dental emergency solutions including dental crowns and implants.
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Tooth Infection or AbscessÂ
An abscessed or infected tooth causes throbbing pain and swelling, and the infection keeps spreading until the tooth is treated. See how we treat a tooth infection below, including root canal therapy.
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Trauma
An accident or injury could possibly cause you to lose or damage a tooth, resulting in incredible pain and a dental emergency. Seeing a qualified professional emergency dentist like Dr. Acton will ensure that you receive the best solutions for tooth replacement.
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Other Serious ProblemsÂ
Any combination of serious oral health problems can cause sudden toothache pain and lead to further complications. It’s important to have a reliable relationship with an emergency dentist like Dr. Acton that can provide immediate emergency dentistry services.
Broken, Cracked and Chipped Tooth Repair
If you have a tooth that is cracked, chipped or broken it is important to have it looked at as soon as possible. Even if you do not feel any pain, having a damaged tooth can lead to infection or other structural issues with surrounding teeth.
Broken Tooth Repair
Depending on how deep the break goes, a broken tooth can often be fixed by removing the damaged part of the tooth and replacing it with a dental crown that is custom made to fit your smile.
Cracked and Chipped Tooth Repair
When a tooth is cracked or chipped many times it can be fixed with dental bonding. Dental bonding can also be color matched to provide a seamless fix for a chipped or cracked tooth.
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Abscessed Tooth and Tooth Infection Treatment in Cary
A tooth abscess is a pocket of pus caused by a bacterial infection inside the tooth or in the gums around it. An abscess will keep spreading until the tooth is treated. At Cary Family Dental, we clear tooth infections and save the tooth with a root canal whenever possible.
Signs of an Abscessed Tooth
- A throbbing toothache that can spread to your jaw, ear or neck
- Pain when you chew, or sensitivity to hot and cold that lingers
- Swelling in your gums, face or jaw
- A pimple-like bump on your gums that may leak a bad-tasting fluid
- Bad breath or a foul taste that will not go away
- Fever or swollen lymph nodes under your jaw
If the pain suddenly stops, the infection may still be there. The nerve inside the tooth may have died, and the bacteria can keep spreading into the bone.
How We Treat a Tooth Infection
Tooth infection treatment starts with an exam and X-rays to find the source. From there, our dentists choose the option that clears the infection and keeps as much of your natural tooth as possible.
- Root canal therapy: We remove the infected pulp from inside the tooth, clean and seal the canals, and usually protect the tooth with a dental crown. Dr. Lavender Mehat, one of our dentists, has a special interest in endodontics (root canal treatment).
- Draining the abscess: Releasing the pus relieves pressure and pain quickly.
- Antibiotics: We prescribe them when the infection has spread or you have swelling. They calm the infection, and the tooth still needs treatment to remove its source.
- Extraction: If the tooth is too damaged to save, we remove it and walk you through replacement options like a dental implant.
Worried about the procedure? Read how root canals save your natural smile.
When Is a Tooth Infection an Emergency?
Call us right away at (919) 371-4428 if you have tooth pain with swelling or a fever. Go to the ER if swelling spreads toward your eye or neck, or makes it hard to breathe or swallow, since a spreading infection can become life-threatening.
Schedule an appointment with an Emergency Dentist at Cary Family Dental
If you are in or near Raleigh, Cary, or beyond and experiencing a toothache or other dental emergency, don’t wait – call the emergency dental experts at Cary Family Dental and get relief today!
Emergency Dentistry FAQs
What counts as a dental emergency?
Severe tooth pain, a cracked, broken or chipped tooth, a knocked-out tooth, swelling or signs of infection, and injuries to the mouth all count as dental emergencies. If something hurts or changed suddenly, call us at (919) 371-4428 and we will tell you how soon you need to be seen. If swelling makes it hard to breathe or swallow, go to the ER first.
Can I get a same-day emergency appointment in Cary?
Call us as early in the day as you can at (919) 371-4428 to schedule an emergency appointment today. We are open Monday through Thursday 8am to 5pm, Friday 7am to 3pm, and two Saturdays a month from 8am to 3pm.
What should I do if a tooth gets knocked out?
Pick the tooth up by the crown (the part you chew with) and avoid touching the root. Rinse it gently with water, then either place it back in the socket or keep it in a cup of milk, and call us right away. A knocked-out tooth has the best chance of being saved if a dentist sees you within 30 to 60 minutes.
How do you fix a cracked or broken tooth?
The repair depends on how deep the damage goes. Small chips can usually be fixed with dental bonding in a single visit, while larger breaks need a dental crown to protect the rest of the tooth. If the tooth cannot be saved, we will walk you through extraction and replacement options like a dental implant.
What can I do for a toothache until my appointment?
Rinse with warm salt water, floss gently around the sore tooth to clear trapped food, and take an over-the-counter pain reliever as directed on the label. A cold compress on the outside of your cheek helps with swelling. Avoid putting aspirin directly on your gums, since it can burn the tissue.
Does insurance cover emergency dental visits?
Most dental plans cover an emergency exam and X-rays, and many cover part of the treatment that follows. We accept most insurance plans, and our team can check your benefits when you call. Patients without insurance save 10% on treatment with our Individual Dental Plan.
How do you treat an abscessed tooth?
We treat an abscessed tooth by draining the infection and removing its source, usually with a root canal that saves the tooth. If the infection has spread, we may also prescribe antibiotics. If the tooth cannot be saved, we remove it and discuss replacement options. Call (919) 371-4428 if you have tooth pain with swelling.
Can a tooth infection go away on its own?
No. A tooth infection can feel better for a while, especially if the nerve dies, but the bacteria stay inside the tooth and keep spreading to the bone and nearby tissue. Antibiotics can calm the symptoms, and the tooth still needs a root canal or extraction to clear the infection for good.
Do I need a root canal for an infected tooth?
Most infected teeth can be saved with a root canal, which removes the infected pulp, cleans the inside of the tooth and seals it. A crown usually goes on afterward to protect the tooth. Read more about how root canals save your natural smile.
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