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Knowing if a root canal is needed is almost like trying to find out if a resin filling is needed. It can be difficult during the early stages of an injury or illness to know if the damage is temporary, reversible or if it necessarily requires professional intervention. This is because many of the signs can only be determined by a trained Dentist.
Physical symptoms generally do not begin until the problem has progressed, which is why it is so important to visit your Dentist regularly. But if you do not go to the professional to detect a problem before it worsens, it is very likely that at some point in your life you will suffer from dental infections and require root canal treatments to cure them.
Root canals treatments are indicated to repair and save teeth that have become seriously infected or damaged. When the pulp of the tooth, made up of nerves and blood vessels, is damaged; it is necessary to extract it, clean and seal the interior of the root canal.
If you suspect there are problems with any of your teeth, here are 7 signs that you may need a root canal:
1- Persistent Pain
Pain is one of the main indicators that something is wrong with the root of a tooth. If you have trouble doing normal activities like drinking or eating without pain, you should see your Dentist as soon as possible.
Your Dentist will examine the symptomatic tooth to determine if its nerves or blood vessels have become inflamed due to infection. Antibiotics cannot cure these types of infections, so the practitioner may choose to have a root canal for pain relief.
2- Chipped or Cracked Tooth
Teeth can chip or crack from eating excessively hard foods, participating in contact sports, or poorly performed previous treatments.
When a tooth is cracked or chipped, it can expose your nerves and lead to infection. An infection in the root of a tooth can enter the bloodstream and spread. Such an infection requires root canal treatment to prevent its spread and pain.
3- Sensitivity to Heat or Cold
Another common sign that you might need a root canal is tooth sensitivity. If your teeth hurt when you consume hot beverages such as coffee or tea, it may be an indication of pulp inflammation. What starts out as a dull ache can later turn into a sharp, intense pain.
Cold foods and drinks can also cause a lot of pain for those with an infected tooth. When ice is always avoided on one side of the mouth to avoid dental pain, it is very possible that blood vessels and damaged nerve endings in the pulp are to blame.
Your Dentist may conclude that a root canal treatment is needed to fix an extremely sensitive tooth.
4- Inflammation of the Gums
Inflamed or enlarged gums can be a sign of problems below their surface. If your gums are sore and swollen, or show a raised bump, your Dentist will examine them to see if the root of the tooth is the cause of the problem.
In some cases, a root canal treatment is needed to fix the problem of swollen gums, since the infection can come from the pulp or nerve of the tooth.
5- Dark Tooth Staining
A darkened tooth can be the result of poor hygiene, exposure to foods and drinks that stain the tooth enamel, or due to nerve damage from it. When there is damage to the nerves and blood vessels of the tooth, your Dentist will suggest that you make an appointment to remove the dental pulp through root canal treatment.
6- Prolonged Discomfort
If you feel pain when you press on a tooth, and the sensation lasts for weeks or months without going away, it may all end in a root canal treatment. Prolonged tooth sensitivity is usually the result of a damaged root and it will not heal on its own. If you want to get rid of the pain forever and prevent the infection from spreading, your Dentist will need to help you with a root canal.
7- Deep Cavities
Once deep cavities have penetrated the dentin, no brushing, flossing, or mouthwash techniques will solve the problem, let alone the pain. If a cavity has been neglected for too long, its effect will extend to the nerve and root of the tooth. In such a case, a root canal treatment is probably the only therapy option, usually complemented by a ceramic crown.
This is why regular dental appointments and cleanings are so important. When teeth and gums are neglected, infections and minor illnesses spread and what could have been a simple solution becomes complicated and more serious.
“If Indicated, a Root Canal Treatment Performed On Time Is the Only Viable Alternative to Avoid Odontectomy or Extraction of a Compromised Tooth”.
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Do Not Panic, Just Take Care!
If you suspect you have a dental problem that can only be resolved with root canals, do not worry. Root canals treatments, while not a pleasant activity, are common and do not have to hurt. With the right Specialist, the experience does not have to be traumatic.
The truth is that it hurts much more to live with one or more damaged teeth than to undergo a root canal procedure. In fact, most patients almost always report their amazement at how quick and simple the treatment is. Then, in the postoperative period, it is completely normal to feel a slight discomfort, which will disappear after one or two weeks.
If you suffer from problems of this type, the best thing you can do is call your Dentist and make an appointment immediately so that your teeth are healthy, asymptomatic and functional again.
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