When to call an Emergency Endodontist

Like most unexpected events in life, dental emergencies typically seem to come out of nowhere and occur at inconvenient times. At Conyers Endodontic Center in Conyers, Georgia, our team of endodontists specializes in treating issues with the dental pulp, or the inner portion of the tooth that contains the nerves and blood vessels. In many cases of dental emergencies, calling an endodontist immediately can help you receive the care you need more efficiently, getting you out of pain and back to your everyday life faster. 

What do endodontists do?

Endodontists are dental specialists who have undergone extensive training in diagnosing and treating tooth pain. This includes saving teeth (that would otherwise need to be extracted) with treatments such as root canal therapy. Root canal therapy is the most common procedure performed by endodontists, which involves removing infected nerves and pulp from inside a tooth to save it from extraction. We also perform endodontic retreatment, apicoectomies, and other regenerative procedures on previously treated teeth when needed. Like many aspects of medical and dental care, specialized treatment can help alleviate your short-term pain and improve long-term outcomes. 

When to call an endodontist

Signs and symptoms that you may need to visit an endodontist include:

• Severe tooth pain
• Acute injury to a tooth
• Tooth sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures
• New pain in a tooth that has been injured in the past
• Swelling in the teeth, gums, or jaw area
• Pain or inflammation in a tooth that has already been treated with root canal therapy

Emergency care when you need it most 

If you are experiencing sudden or severe tooth pain, getting care quickly can be the difference between saving and losing a tooth. With board-certified endodontists on our team and many years of combined experience in treating patients with a variety of urgent endodontic issues, the team at Conyers Endodontic Center is here to help when you are experiencing a dental emergency. To reach our Conyers, GA office, call (470) 486-6025! 

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