Emergency Endodontist Services at Robert Scott Nance, D.D.S., M.S., P.A.
When a dull toothache suddenly becomes sharp, severe, and unbearable, waiting for a regular dental appointment is not an option. At Robert Scott Nance, D.D.S., M.S., P.A., our team is committed to providing fast relief for dental pain. Located in Hickory NC and Statesville NC, our offices are premier endodontic facilities dedicated to handling urgent dental needs. Dr. Nance and his highly trained team are prepared to provide immediate care for severe toothaches and traumatic dental injuries.
Expert Emergency Endodontic Care When It Is Needed Most
Endodontic conditions affect the inside of the tooth and its supporting structures. Dr. Nance specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of these urgent conditions. Unlike general dentists, which handles a broad range of oral health issues, endodontists like Dr. Nance spend years studying topics exclusively related to the pulp and surrounding tissues, in addition to their general studies of oral health.
This additional expertise allows them to focus purely on diagnosing and treating complex dental emergencies. Their specialized training, combined with the most contemporary technology and a patient-oriented approach, ensures that even in the most critical of situations, emergency cases receive the highest standard of diagnosis and treatment.
Common Dental Emergencies We Treat
Dr. Nance and his team can handle almost any dental emergency to provide immediate comfort and restoration to compromised teeth. Our practice treats a wide range of common emergencies, including:
- Intense Pain or Sensation in a Tooth: This is often caused by decay or infection that has reached deep into the tooth. Tooth pain is one of the most common reasons people visit our office for emergencies. Nance will identify the criteria to formulate a treatment plan that resolves your discomfort immediately.
- Dental Abscesses: An abscess is a serious infection within the teeth that can lead to swelling and fever. Prompt treatment is crucial to stop the infection from spreading and to save the natural tooth.
- Injuries from Dental Trauma: These emergencies include injuries from sports, accidents, or falls, which can cause teeth to be broken, knocked loose, or lost entirely. Nance is available to provide intervention for stabilization and to improve the chances of a successful recovery.
- Cracked or Fractured Teeth: When fracture lines reach the pulp, emergency endodontic treatment is required to prevent infection and save the tooth structure.
- Complications from Prior Dental Work: If you are still in pain after a root canal, retreatment or even surgical intervention may be needed to fully resolve the problem.
- Facial Swelling or Infections: Untreated dental infections can spread very fast, leading to emergencies. It is essential to seek care when infections spread into the surrounding tissues.
Every emergency case is carefully evaluated using superior imaging, which allows Dr. Nance to make an accurate diagnosis and create a suitable treatment plan.
Cutting-Edge Technology for Precise Emergency Treatments
To ensure the best possible care during an emergency, Dr. Nance has invested in the most advanced endodontic technology available. Our commitment to using this technology allows us to provide accurate, swift, and effective treatment, even for the most difficult emergencies. The technology we use includes:
- CBCT 3D Imaging: This high-resolution imaging technology provides a detailed, three-dimensional view of the tooth and its surrounding areas. This enables Dr. Nance to accurately diagnose even the most complex cases.
- Surgical Microscopes: During emergency treatments, the use of a surgical microscope with magnification and light improves the accuracy of the procedure. This ensures that even the smallest cracks or hidden canals do not go unaddressed.
- Ultrasonic Instrumentation: The application of ultrasonics allows for efficient cleaning and shaping of the root canal system, which improves the overall treatment outcome.
- Digital Radiography: Our digital X-rays are safe and provide less radiation exposure than traditional methods. The high-quality images are immediately available, allowing for fast decisions in an emergency.
- Bioceramic Root Canal Materials: These materials provide an excellent seal, leading to durable treatment success and helping to prevent re-infection.
This technology-driven approach allows Dr. Nance to handle even the most daunting emergencies with precision and speed.
Emergency Endodontic Services Offered
At both our Statesville and Hickory facilities, we provide a full range of emergency endodontic services for patients experiencing severe dental pain or discomfort. Our services include:
- Root Canal Therapy: We take the utmost care to eliminate infection, preserve healthy tooth structure, and restore function.
- Endodontic Retreatment: If a complication or re-infection occurs after an initial root canal, we perform retreatment to solve the problem and restore the tooth's health.
- Apicoectomy (Endodontic Surgery): When conventional therapy is not enough, surgical management may be performed to remove infection and save the tooth.
- Internal Bleaching: We can treat discolored teeth that have internal staining due to trauma or other previous treatments.
- Incision and Drainage: This procedure is performed for serious infections or abscesses to relieve inflammation and discomfort.
- Trauma Management: We provide immediate stabilization and treatment for fractured, loosened, or avulsed (knocked-out) teeth to increase their chances of survival.
- Regeneration: For young or incompletely developed teeth, these advanced treatments are designed to encourage root development and strengthen the tooth.
Meet Dr. Robert Scott Nance, D.D.S., M.S., P.A.
Dr. Robert Scott Nance is an elite, trained endodontist with extensive experience serving patients throughout Statesville and Hickory, North Carolina. With a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) and a Master of Science (M.S.), Dr. Nance has dedicated his career to mastering advanced treatments in endodontics, from root canal therapy to surgical endodontics. His practice, built on precision, innovation, and a patient-focused approach, has been developed over 25 years of experience.
Emergency Financial Options
We are committed to providing affordable emergency endodontic treatment to our patients. While our practice does not accept dental insurance, we offer flexible financing options through CareCredit and Cherry. Both options provide easy financing for treatment based on your individual needs. We also accept cash, debit, Visa, and MasterCard payments.
