Signs You Might Need a Root Canal: What to Watch For?
- Severe Tooth Pain: Acute sharp shooting pain which is increasing with Hot food.
- Prolonged Sensitivity: Prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures that don’t subside after a short period.
- Tooth Decay: Deep cavity that has reached the pulp of the tooth.
- Trauma: A tooth that has been injured or cracked due to an accident, fall, sports injury, or any other sort of trauma.
- Abscess: An abscess is a pus-filled pocket that forms at the end of the tooth’s root due to infection. It’s often accompanied by swelling, pain, and sometimes fever.
- Discoloration: A tooth that becomes discolored or darkened may indicate that the pulp inside is dead or dying. In such cases, a root canal may be needed.
- Prior to prosthesis: In cases where a tooth has had multiple restorations or fillings, the pulp may become compromised on tooth shaping, necessitating a root canal to preserve the tooth before crown /bridge.
If you suspect you need a root canal, it’s best to consult with our root canal specialist, who specializes in single-sitting root canals, here at Precious 32 Dental. With all the latest technologies we can perform diagnostic tests, including X-rays, to determine the condition of your tooth and recommend the appropriate treatment.
