Emergency Root Canals in Vancouver

If you’re experiencing severe tooth pain, swelling, or sensitivity, give us a call immediately. At our emergency dental office in Vancouver, we are experienced in offering same-day root canal treatments to relieve pain, stop infection, and save your natural tooth. We understand that dental emergencies can’t wait, so we try our very best to get you seen immediately by a dentist. Contact us now to receive urgent root canal care.

A root canal treatment is an infection of the pulp inside a tooth. This soft inner tissue is full of nerves and blood vessels. When bacteria get inside the pulp, sometimes caused by deep cavities, cracked teeth, or repeated dental work, it can lead to:

• Intense, unrelenting pain
• Abscess formation and gum swelling
• Bone or jaw infection
• Systemic and possibly life-threatening blood infection, if left untreated

A properly done root canal removes the infected pulp, cleans and disinfects the pulp and root canal chambers, seals the tooth, and protects it. This typically includes a crown for the tooth to restore the strength, function, and comfort while preserving your natural tooth.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you may need a root canal:

• Persistent, throbbing tooth pain that won’t go away
• Sharp pain when chewing or biting
• Long-lasting sensitivity to hot or cold
• Swelling in the gums, face, or jaw
• A pimple-like bump on the gums
• Tooth discoloration or darkening
• Bad taste or persistent foul odor

The sooner you call us for treatment, the better your chances of saving your tooth and preventing more damage and complications.

When you walk into one of our Vancouver dental offices for an emergency root canal treatment, a pain-free and stress-free experience is our goal. Our standard process for a root canal includes:

1. Numbing & Preparation
   We begin with local anesthesia to ensure you feel no pain. A protective barrier (rubber dam) may be used to keep the treatment area clean.
   
   
2. Removal of Infection
   We gently drill the tooth to access the root, carefully remove the infected pulp, and thoroughly sanitize the root canal area to eliminate bacteria and debris.
   
   
3. Sealing & Restoration
   Once cleaned, the canals are packed and sealed to prevent reinfection. In many cases, we’ll place or schedule a custom dental crown to reinforce and protect the tooth for long-term durability.

With many people having fear of the dentist, we want to put you at ease knowing today’s root canal treatments are nearly painless, and many patients feel immediate relief after the treatment. Sedation dentistry is also available at our offices for patients with dental anxiety.  Mild soreness afterward is normal, and is usually manageable with over-the-counter pain relief medication or antibiotics, and most patients return to normal activities the same day.

Leaving an infected tooth untreated can cause serious consequences:

• Spread of infection to the jawbone, sinuses, or even the bloodstream, with potential systemic health risks
• Increased chance of tooth loss, necessitating extraction or more invasive procedures
• Jawbone deterioration, complicating future tooth replacement
• Chronic pain that worsens, affecting sleep, eating, and daily life

A root canal preserves the natural tooth and helps avoid more extensive, costly procedures like implants or bridges later on.

If you have severe tooth pain, swelling, or think there is an infection, call us now. Our Vancouver emergency dental offices are ready to help. Whether you need pain relief, infection control, or are having any dental emergency, we’re here for you.

• Call West Vancouver Office: 360-519-5458
• Call East Vancouver / Camas Office: 360-505-0956
• Request an Appointment

In addition to emergency root canal therapy, we offer full-spectrum emergency dental care, including tooth extractions, abscess treatment, fillings, crowns, and more.