Toothaches in Flagstaff

Emergency dentist in Flagstaff
Toothaches can be the result of tooth decay and the cavities that form because of them. They can also be due to lost fillings, a chipped or cracked tooth, or an infection inside your tooth. We at the office of Benjamin W. Stark, DMD will diagnose the reason for your toothache and implement the appropriate treatment in a timely manner.
There are some other possible causes of toothaches. While less common, a jaw condition like TMJ disorder, or even gum disease can show up in the form of tooth pain. Ultimately, from your standpoint, the most pressing issue is to get the necessary care for your toothache. Don’t be tempted to try waiting it out. Toothaches aren’t random. Rather, they are a signal that there is something wrong, and that you need help sooner rather than later. Our emergency dentist in Flagstaff will examine your tooth and may also take x-rays in order to determine why you are experiencing the pain. A cavity or lost filling will necessitate the placement of filling material to restore the tooth so that it is fully protected once again. You see, it it the breaching of your tooth’s normal barriers that has led to the toothache to begin with. The same is true when the tooth is chipped or cracked. In fact, the vulnerable tooth could sustain an infection. Bacteria have a path inside where it can reach your pulp. Located adjacent to the nerve, when it is infected, the pain can be considerably more severe. A chipped or cracked tooth can be treated with a crown made at the dental lab from impressions taken by our emergency dentist in Flagstaff. Root canal is the best and most effective way to treat an infection, which thanks to advancements in techniques and equipment, is a procedure that is done with comfort and little to no pain.
Reach out to our office right away when you have a toothache. Our emergency dentist in Flagstaff is prepared for you.