Emergency Root Canal in Portland

If you’re dealing with severe tooth pain, swelling, or lingering sensitivity, don’t wait, contact us right away. At our emergency dental clinic in Portland, we provide same-day emergency root canal treatments designed to relieve pain, eliminate infection, and save your natural tooth.

If you're in severe pain, don’t wait, contact us immediately for urgent dental 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

At our dental practice, we perform root canals by properly removing the infected tissue, clean and disinfect the canals, then seals the tooth to protect it. Most root canal cases include placing a crown afterward to restore strength, function, and comfort while preserving your natural tooth.

If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms, you may need an urgent 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 get seen for treatment, the better your chances of saving the tooth and avoiding more damage to the tooth and complications.

When you walk into our Portland dental offices for an emergency root canal, we try to make your experience as pain-free and stress-free as possible. We understand that some patients have a fear of the dentist and offer sedation for your comfort. Our standard process for a root canal includes:

Numbing & Preparation
We start with a local anesthesia to numb the area. A protective rubber dam may be placed to keep the area clean and dry. After the area is numb, we can begin the root canal.

Removal of Infection
Our dentist gently accesses the infected pulp with a high-tech dental tool, removes the pulp, and thoroughly sanitizes the canals to eliminate bacteria and debris to reduce infection.

Sealing & Restoration
Once the area is cleaned, the canals are sealed to prevent reinfection. In most cases, we’ll place or schedule a custom dental crown to reinforce and protect your tooth for the long term.

Modern root canal treatments are designed to be as gentle as possible, and many patients report significant relief right after the procedure. If you have dental anxiety, sedation options are available to help you feel more relaxed. Mild soreness afterward is normal and can typically be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers. Most patients are able to return to their regular activities the same day.

Leaving an infection untreated can lead to serious problems:

• 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

Root canal treatment helps preserve your natural tooth and can prevent the need for more extensive solutions like dental implants or bridges later.

Our practice is a full-service dental clinic. In addition to emergency root canal therapy, we offer full-spectrum emergency dental care and maintenance, including tooth extractions, abscess treatment, fillings, crowns, and more.

If you have severe tooth pain, swelling, or think there is an infection, call us now. Our Portland 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 Portland Office: (971) 385-6675
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