Emergency Dentistry

A root canal is a treatment commonly used in dentistry to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or has become infected. Root canals are performed when the tooth pulp becomes infected or inflamed. The dental pulp is the soft tissue located inside the tooth that contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue. During a root canal, the dentist removes the decayed tissue and fills the tooth with a rubber-like material.

Oral surgery includes all dental procedures that are performed by cutting into oral tissues to remove, repair, or replace the teeth and their surrounding tissues. It is primarily focused on restoring the functionality and appearance of the teeth, improving the bite, etc. There could be several reasons why oral surgery may be required. Some of the common among them include removing badly damaged or decayed teeth, improving the bite, or removing impacted teeth.

A tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from the mouth. They may be done for a tooth that is too damaged, a tooth that cannot break through the gums because it is impacted, or in preparation for orthodontic treatment. Before the procedure begins, the dentist will numb your tooth and jawbone with a local anesthetic. Your dentist will remove the tooth with forceps. While you’re healing, it’s important to follow all post-procedure instructions.