An abscessed or infected tooth is a dental problem caused by bacteria penetrating through your tooth enamel and dentin to reach the pulp (pulpitis), such that pus begins to collect within. It can also occur when bacteria gets trapped in deep gum pockets. This results in a number of unpleasant symptoms, including: Types of tooth …

Wisdom Teeth Removal Wisdom teeth removal involves a surgical procedure to remove one or more wisdom teeth that are impacted. Wisdom teeth are the last adult teeth at the back, one in each corner. The term impacted wisdom teeth is used to describe wisdom teeth that are trapped under the gum line or failed to …

Tooth Pain or Toothache Treatment Do you have a staggering toothache or have you had tooth pain that comes and goes? While toothaches are common, they are not normal. A toothache will mostly signify a dental problem. If your tooth pain is severe, your tooth pulp may have been infected. Call your dentist and book an …

Fractured Tooth Treatment A fractured tooth is a tooth that has a crack. The tooth may cause mild, severe, or no pain. People who experience no pain may notice an increased sensitivity to temperature changes such as cold or hot drinks. For those who experience pain, it may be accompanied by swelling of the gum …

Emergency Tooth Extraction We like to preserve our natural teeth for as long as we live but sometimes emergencies happen and compel us to consider extractions. An emergency tooth extraction procedure may be simple or advanced depending on the cause of the extraction. For example, if you are extracting a tooth that is stuck under …

Wisdom Teeth Removal Wisdom teeth grow at the back of your gums. Most people have 4 wisdom teeth. Sometimes they don’t cause any problems but other times they don’t erupt fully and so they get stuck under the gums. These are known as impacted wisdom teeth. When to seek emergency wisdom teeth removal Seek an …

Tooth Pain or Toothache Treatment Tooth pain or toothache comes in different forms. Sometimes you experience a sudden pain, or the pain may come and go at different times. All the same, toothache makes you uncomfortable. Most of the time, it signifies a dental problem. It is therefore important to inform your dentist about your tooth …

Fractured Tooth Treatment You may crack your tooth from a dental injury, biting hard food, normal wear and tear, or dental habits such as teeth grinding. A crack may be noticeable or hidden. It’s best to visit your dentist if you suspect that your tooth has a crack. A fractured tooth requires an emergency appointment. …

Emergency Tooth Extraction Your dentist will recommend an emergency tooth extraction in these situations: Unexplained severe toothache Most of the time, unexplained toothache comes from a failed procedure or failure to complete a procedure. For example, if you delay a restoration procedure after dental work, it can result in severe pain that can’t be managed …

A dental emergency could happen at any time, regardless of how well you observe oral hygiene and how diligently you follow your routine. Thankfully, our qualified dentists can offer a quick, effective solution to these emergencies with their skills in this area. Types of Dental Emergencies At our Emergency Dental Practice, we specialize in the …