Emergency Dental Care

Do I Need an Emergency Root Canal?

Severe tooth pain and when root canal therapy may be needed same-day.

[TODO] Introduction

Not every toothache needs a root canal. Here is how we assess urgency.

Symptoms that suggest same-day care

  • [TODO] Persistent throbbing pain
  • [TODO] Pain when biting
  • [TODO] Sensitivity to hot that lingers

What a root canal does

[TODO] Removes infected pulp tissue to relieve pain and save the tooth when possible.

Sedation options

Nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation are available per our RCDSO authorizations when clinically appropriate.

After your visit

[TODO] Recovery expectations and follow-up care.

Request a 6 AM callback

Admissions reopen at 6 AM. Leave your details and we'll call you back when the clinic opens.