Root Canal
When your pulp becomes inflamed or infected, you will begin to feel symptoms. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, please call us to avoid serious complications.
Toothache
While toothaches can be passing, there are some symptoms that are not to be ignored. Sharp pain in the middle of the night leading to a generalized headache is a warning sign of a more serious issue with your tooth.
Abscess
Common symptoms of an abscess include jaw pain, bad breath, fever, and/or pus.
Sensitivity
Extreme sensitivity to hot and cold foods is a good indicator that you’re dealing with an infection.
Discoloration
Dark discoloration on the tooth points to a deteriorated pulp. This points to severe damage.
When to contact your dentist
Masking the pain using anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen will only worsen your problem. If you notice recurring pain, contact your dentist immediately. It is always better to save a tooth than to have it extracted and replaced. Nothing beats real enamel – despite how far technology has come.
If we suspect your tooth’s root is in danger, we will conduct an x-ray to help confirm the diagnosis. Root canals are often a two-appointment procedure, with the first appointment taking up to an hour to perform. The second appointment is for a dental crown since most of your tooth with be lost during the process and must be capped with a crown to restore its appearance.
If you have any questions regarding the root canal services we provide, please call our office at: