Dental emergencies strike without warning and at the worst possible moments. Picture this: you are enjoying dinner with your family when you suddenly feel a sharp crack in your back tooth. Or maybe you are rushing to work and trip, hitting your mouth on the pavement. Some people find themselves lying awake at 3 a.m. with pounding tooth pain that came out of nowhere.

When these moments happen, panic can set in quickly. The smart move is getting professional help as soon as you can. Waiting too long often makes simple problems turn into big ones that cost more money and time to fix.

At Bickler Dentistry, we have helped hundreds of people with sudden dental troubles. Our team knows that every minute counts when you are in pain.

Your visit starts with us listening to what happened and how you feel. Next, we do a thorough exam of your mouth to find the source of trouble. Sometimes we need to take digital images to see things that are hidden beneath the surface.

After we figure out what is causing your pain, we sit down together to discuss your options. We use everyday language to explain what needs to happen so you can make the right choice for your situation. Here are some of the ways we can help:

• Filling Repairs – Broken or missing fillings get replaced with strong, white material that looks like your natural teeth.
• Root Canal Therapy – This treatment cleans out infected parts inside your tooth and can save it from being pulled out.
• Same-Day Crowns – We can make a new cap for badly broken teeth using special computer equipment right in our office.
• Gum Care – Swollen, bleeding gums need professional cleaning to get rid of harmful bacteria and heal properly.
• Tooth Removal – When a tooth cannot be saved, we take it out carefully and discuss ways to replace it later.

Staying calm during dental procedures is important to us. We always use local anesthesia to block pain before beginning any work on your teeth. People who feel nervous about dental work can ask about our sedation options, too.

Your dental emergency does not have to ruin your week.

Pick up the phone and call Bickler Dentistry at 503-647-4645 to get the help you need from our emergency dentist in Silverton, OR. We try to fit urgent cases into our schedule right away. For routine dental care, you can make an appointment online, too.