Concerns we fix

Start with what is bothering you, not what it is called

Nobody wakes up needing endodontics. They wake up with a tooth that hurts. Every page below starts from the symptom, tells you what it usually means and what to do in the meantime, and only then explains the treatment.

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Pain & Emergencies

Something hurts, broke, or came out today. Call us before you keep reading.

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Toothache

A tooth that aches, throbs, or wakes you up at night.

Same day

A tooth just came out

A tooth knocked out by an accident, and what to do in the next hour.

Same day

A tooth broke

Part of a tooth has broken away, whether or not it hurts.

Same day

Swelling or an abscess

A swollen gum, face, or jaw, with or without a bad taste.

Within a few days

Wisdom tooth pain

Pressure, swelling, or soreness at the very back of the jaw.

Damaged Teeth

A tooth that is chipped, cracked, worn, or suddenly sensitive.

Within a few days

Cracked tooth

A jab of pain on biting, from a crack you often cannot see.

Routine visit

Chipped tooth

A small piece missing from a front tooth edge.

Routine visit

Worn-down teeth

Teeth that look shorter, flatter, or more yellow than they used to.

Within a few days

A filling or crown came out

A crown, filling, or veneer that has come loose or fallen out.

Routine visit

Sensitive teeth

A wince at cold drinks, cold air, or sweet things.

Missing Teeth

A gap, a denture that will not sit still, or a tooth you have lived without.

Routine visit

Missing teeth

One tooth or several, whether lost last month or years ago.

Routine visit

A denture that moves

A denture that lifts, rocks, or has to be held in with adhesive.

Routine visit

A gap in your smile

A space between front teeth, or a missing tooth that shows.

Gums, Bite & Appearance

Bleeding, recession, jaw discomfort, staining, or crowding.

Within a few days

Bleeding gums

Pink in the sink when you brush or floss.

Routine visit

Receding gums

Teeth that look longer, with sensitive necks and visible roots.

Routine visit

Bad breath

Breath or a taste that mouthwash only covers for an hour.

Within a few days

Jaw pain or clicking

Aching jaw, clicking joints, or headaches on waking.

Routine visit

Grinding at night

Told you grind, or waking with a tight jaw and flattened teeth.

Routine visit

Stained or yellow teeth

Coffee, tea, and wine staining, or a general dullness.

Routine visit

Crooked or crowded teeth

Teeth that have crowded, twisted, or moved since your braces.

Comfort & Children

Nervous patients, a child's cavity, and sores that are taking too long to heal.

Routine visit

Fear of the dentist

Years since your last visit, and the thought of going is the problem.

Within a few days

My child has a cavity

A hole, a dark spot, or a child complaining while eating.

Within a few days

A sore that will not heal

An ulcer, white patch, or lump lasting more than two weeks.

23 of the reasons people call us. If yours is not here, telephone and describe it.

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