When you experience a tooth infection, emergency treatment focuses on eliminating the infection and preventing its spread to other parts of your body. At our Squamish clinic, we provide complete dental care for these urgent situations, offering several clinical solutions depending on the severity of the abscess:

• Root Canal Therapy: If the tooth is structurally sound, we remove the infected pulp, disinfect the root canals, and seal them to save your natural tooth. This is the primary way to eliminate pain while preserving your smile.
• Tooth Extraction: In cases where the tooth is severely broken or the infection has caused significant bone loss, we may perform a simple or surgical extraction to safely remove the source of infection.
• Emergency Drainage: We may perform immediate drainage of the pus pocket to provide relief from pressure and pain.
• Antibiotics: We selectively use antibiotics, such as amoxicillin or clindamycin, to control the spread of bacteria and reduce fever or swelling. These are used to support your body’s recovery and prepare you for a definitive procedure like a root canal or extraction.

If you experience dental abscess emergency signs such as facial swelling, fever, or difficulty breathing and swallowing, you should seek professional care immediately. We treat each patient as we would our own family, and we provide transparent fee estimates and personalized dental solutions for all emergency procedures all under one roof.

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