Knowing if you need root canal treatment can be difficult to determine, because many of the signs can only be seen by a trained dentist.
Physical symptoms usually do not start until the problem has become more advanced, which is why it is so important to attend for regular dental appointments so that any problems can be identified early and treated quickly.
Root canal treatment is used to repair and save teeth that have become badly decayed or infected.
Here are 6 signs you may need root canal treatment:
Persistent Pain
Pain is one of the main indicators that something is wrong with the root of your tooth. If you have trouble doing normal activities such as drinking or eating without feeling pain, you should see your dentist as soon as you can.
Chipped or Cracked Tooth
Your teeth can get chipped or cracked from eating hard foods or being involved in contact sports. When a tooth gets cracked or chipped, it can expose the nerves beneath the surface of the tooth and lead to an infection.
Sensitivity to Heat or Cold
Another common sign that you might need root canal treatment is tooth sensitivity. If your tooth aches when you drink hot or cold drinks, this is a problem. What starts as a dull ache can progress into a sharp, intense pain.
Dark Discoloration of the Tooth
A discoloured tooth can be the result of poor hygiene, exposure to food and drink that stains tooth enamel, or due to nerve damage beneath the tooth’s surface. When nerve and blood vessel damage occur, your dentist will schedule an appointment for root canal treatment.
Prolonged Sensitivity
Prolonged tooth sensitivity is typically the result of a damaged root, and these will not heal on their own. If you want to get rid of the pain for good and keep contamination from spreading, your dentist can help you do that.
Deep Decay
Once deep decay has set in within the base of your tooth, no amount of brushing, flossing, or rinsing with mouth wash will solve the problem. If a cavity has been neglected for too long it will spread down into the nerve and the root of the tooth.
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