Affordable Emergency Dentistry in Milton-Freewater, OR

Dental emergencies happen at random and can affect your ability to carry out your daily routine. At Broadway Family Dental Care, we understand that emergencies are uncontrollable, which is why we offer same day emergency appointments. Our dental office works around busy schedules just like yours,  so that you can receive the dental care you need. We also offer easy payment options in order to expedite your emergency dental care.

A dental emergency service can include any of the following:

  • Fractured or broken tooth
  • Severe toothache
  • Broken filling
  • Unexplained tooth loss
  • Painful, bleeding, or swollen gums

Do not hesitate to call our if you are experiencing a dental emergency. We are dedicated to providing thorough and immediate care so that you can get back on track.

Most dental emergencies can’t wait – get a same day appointment and get out of pain!

Root Canal

In most cases, the unfortunate toothache or infection can be easily treated in our office. We use proven technique and modern materials. Patients say there is little to no discomfort, and most of all, they are happy to be free of dental pain and are glad they did not have to lose a valuable tooth.

Root canal therapy is a treatment used to save a tooth that is badly decayed or infected.

Save Your Tooth with Root Canal Therapy

Root canal therapy is a treatment used to save a tooth that is badly decayed or infected.

A root canal procedure is performed when the nerve of the tooth becomes infected or the pulp becomes damaged. During a root canal procedure, the diseased internal portion of the tooth located in the canals of the roots of the teeth are removed. The canals are then cleaned and sealed. You may or may not be prescribed antibiotics following the treatment. Your dentist will make a recommendation that makes sense for your specific treatment.

Pain Management During Your Visit

No one likes to be in pain. We promise to do our very best to make sure your dental care is pain-free. We offer various options to keep you comfortable during your visits. Sedation dentistry, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) oral sedation are just a few options available to you. Minimizing any discomfort or anxiety you might have is your priority, therefore it is ours.

Tooth extractions

When patients experience extreme sensitivity, pain from a broken tooth, or are suffering from advanced periodontal disease, your dentist could recommend that you have a tooth extracted. During a simple extraction, the dentist can safely remove the affected tooth without the need for major surgery.

Reasons for Tooth Extractions

There are numerous situations in which a simple extraction is needed. Extractions are typically performed because of an active problem such as pain, swelling, decay, infection, as a preventative measure to avoid serious problems in the future, or to prepare your for another cosmetic or restorative procedure.

Common reasons for tooth extractions include:

  • Advanced periodontal disease that has loosened the roots of your tooth
  • Extra teeth or baby teeth that impede adult teeth
  • Preparing a patient for orthodontic treatment
  • Removing a fractured or malformed tooth
  • Severe tooth decay which cannot be remedied with root canal therapy
  • Removal of Wisdom Teeth

How Tooth Extractions Are Done

Although we often hope to avoid the extraction of a tooth, sometimes it is necessary if the tooth cannot be saved by a root canal or other dental procedure.

Extractions are usually performed under local anesthesia. For those with high anxiety or prefer to be sedated for this type of procedure, we also offer sedation dentistry.

Once the tooth has been pulled, a blood clot will form in the socket. The dentist will place a few stitches (usually dissolvable sutures) to close the gums over the extraction site. The dentist will pack a gauze pad into the socket and have you bite down on it. This will help stop the bleeding and help the clot form. It’s important to let the clot heal and form properly. If the blood clot does not form properly, you can run the risk of a painful condition called dry socket.

Home Care Instructions for Tooth Extractions

It normally takes several days to recover from an extraction. You will be placed on a soft food diet for several days, need rest and limit strenuous activity, and refrain from smoking, rinsing, and using straws.

Next Step – Schedule an Appointment

Our dental team will work to save your tooth first, but will provide the necessary care and attention needed if an extraction is required. Call our office today for an appointment and treatment plan for an extraction.

A preventive treatment program including cleanings is also vital to your smile’s health. Contact our dental office today to schedule an appointment.