If a Cape May resident is suddenly is hit with a painful toothache, an Emergency Dentist in Wildwood is available to see them the same day. They can call for an emergency appointment or walk into the Cape May Family Dental office and ask for help. The compassionate staff will work them into the appointment list. Often a toothache is caused by an infection in the root area. There are many nerve endings in this area and that’s why it’s so painful. The General Dentist will take an x-ray to determine if the root is still intact. If it isn’t, then the only recourse is to perform an emergency tooth extraction.
However if the tooth root is intact then the Emergency Dentist in Wildwood can perform a root canal. These procedures have an undeserved reputation as being painful. The dentist will use powerful numbing agents to keep the patient comfortable. While they may hear the sound of the drill and feel gentle tugging, they won’t feel any pain associated with the procedure. The dentist uses long thin wires to thoroughly clean the root. He then places a long and supple medicated filling into the area. It contains medication to help the area heal and prevent further infection. After about 10 days, the patient returns. The dentist removes the temporary filling and confirms that there is no infection. He then inserts a permanent filling into the root.
The only way for an Emergency Cosmetic Dentist in Wildwood to access the root area is to drill down through the top of the tooth. Usually this area has also sustained a massive amount of infection as well. The combination of infection and drilling can substantially weaken the upper tooth leaving it susceptible to further damage and infection. Because of this situation, the dentist will recommend protecting it with a porcelain crown.
After taking an impression of the area, he will send it to a dental laboratory. The result will be a perfectly shaped crown that also matches the surrounding teeth in color. After it is cemented in place, the patient will care for it just as they would any other tooth. With proper dental care, the root canal and crown will last for several decades. For more information visit Cape May Family Dental.
