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Signs You May Need a Root Canal

08/02/2022

When a tooth’s pulp and root decays, a root canal is required to save the tooth to avoid extraction. The pulp contains nerves, when this is infected or inflamed it can cause pain or even ‘kill’ the tooth completely so that you have no sensation in that tooth.

Root canals are a crucial treatment to save your teeth and prevent infection spreading to other teeth or into your bloodstream, which can be deadly.

Visiting a dentist regularly is the best way to identify dental issues as they can perform x-rays to see the root of your tooth, however, you may notice symptoms at home that could indicate a root canal is required.

  • Persistent pain in one tooth or generalised pain in your face and jaw
  • Increased sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures
  • Tooth discoloration where the pulp has become infected
  • Gum swelling around the painful area that comes and goes
  • A tooth abscess which looks like a boil can ooze pus and cause a bad taste in your mouth
  • Bad breath
  • The tooth hurts to touch, brush or use whilst eating
  • Your tooth feels loose or wobbly

If you notice any of these symptoms, please visit your local dentist at your earliest convenience to set your mind at ease and start the right course of treatment.

Root canals are the best way to save a tooth that may otherwise be extracted, with a success rate of between 78-86%.

Find out more about root canal treatment and book a free consultation with our dentist.

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