EMERGENCY SERVICES

Constant sharp tooth pain is a true emergency that can really take away from the joy of life as it impairs one from chewing comfortably or even sleeping well at night. Pain medication can help stop the tooth pain for a short amount of time, but need to make an appointment to have the source of pain evaluated immediately. Sometimes it is a tooth infection that will need antibiotics to provide better relief in combination with pain medications before you can come in to see the dentist.

Gums can bleed for many reasons from either a gum infection, trauma, allergic reaction or an indication of an imbalance in the body. Most commonly gums bleed due to having bacteria causing inflammation. With a professional dental cleaning by a dentist, the bacteria can be removed from the tooth surface and gums will heal very quickly. At times bacteria could have accumulated further below the gum and a deep dental cleaning (also known as Scaling & Root Planning) will be completed to comfortably remove the bacteria.

It is not uncommon for a tooth to become sensitive to change of temperature after having a dental crown or dental filling completed on it. Usually if cold sensitivity resolves quickly in a few seconds, it is a good sign that the tooth will be able to recover and get better. Adjusting the bite will sometimes be also beneficial. However if the cold sensitivity is lingering, then it is an indication that the nerve in the tooth is getting weak and that the tooth may need a root canal treatment. This treatment can be completed at Sterling Complete Dental to help relief the pain and sensitivity. With dental sedation techniques, dental root canals are a breeze and comfortable.

Tooth pain can be caused by various factors such as tooth decay, gum disease, tooth abscess, tooth fracture, damaged fillings, or teeth grinding.

Common methods for tooth whitening include professional bleaching treatments, at-home whitening kits, whitening toothpaste, and natural remedies like baking soda and hydrogen peroxide.