Root Canal Treatment
Root canal is a treatment option for teeth that have inflammation or infection in the pulp (nerve), inside the tooth. The damaged nerve tissue is removed from your tooth, the canals the nerve tissue was in are disinfected, and the canals are filled with a material designed to seal the canals and prevent reinfection. In most cases, a crown is placed over the tooth to protect it from further decay and damage.
Signs & Symptoms
Living with dental pain can be difficult. In some cases, an infection in the tooth is not immediately painful. The sooner you seek treatment, the better the potential outcome. It is always best to contact your dentist if you experience any of the following:
- Local or lingering sensitivity to temperature or pressure (can be mild to severe)
- Tooth discoloration
- Swelling in the oral cavity
Determination of the need for a root canal can only be made by a dentist or endodontic specialist. Pain, swelling, tenderness in the lymph nodes, or fever may be a sign of a true dental emergency, or other serious condition, and should not be ignored. If you or a loved one is experiencing any of these symptoms, we recommend you see us or visit an urgent care center right away.
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