4 Signs That You Need A Root Canal Treatment

Feeling excruciating pain when you eat your favorite dessert? Or having a hard time chewing? If you are experiencing toothache chances are that you may need root canal treatment. The words "Root Canal" can make many adult fearful due to the pain associated with the same. However, this procedure can help lessen the pain by removing damaged are of the tooth. The most common cause that leads to pain are cracked tooth, cavity or even repeated dental treatment.

Although all tooth pain doesn't lead to a root canal treatment.To know if need one,

Ray Lawson Dentistry suggests you look for these are the four signs :

·          The first sign that you may need a root canal treatment is if you have severe tooth pain.

·         Sensitivity to hot or cold temperature can be another sign you need a root canal therapy.

·         Inflammation of gums or swollen gums around the painful tooth.

·         Lastly, a discolored or a darkened tooth can lead to a root canal treatment.

Why is the tooth pulp removed during the treatment?

A damaged tooth nerve can break down and cause bacteria to multiply within the pulp chamber. The bacteria and the decayed debris causes infection, which leads to pus formation at the end of the infected tooth. An infection in the root canal can further cause:

·         Bone loss around the tip of the tooth.

·         Swelling of gums can spread to face, neck or even head.

What to expect during root canal treatment?

If you identify with any of these symptoms, you have realized a root canal treatment is what you need. The procedure involved is as follows:

·         X-ray: Once it is suspected that you need a root canal treatment, your dentist will take X-rays or 

        examine X-rays to see exactly where the decay is located.

·         Anesthesia: Local anesthesia will be administered to the affected tooth, this is done so the 

       surgery can be continued without any pain.

·         Pulpectomy: An opening is made in the tooth and all the content of the canal (including nerves,

       pulp and blood vessels) are removed thus making it impossible for you to any pain.

·      Filling: Once the canal is completely empty, it shouldn't be left empty as this cavity can be stuffed 

      with food particle causing infection. The tooth will get a dental crown.

Saving a natural tooth can have numerous advantages and is a wise choice. If the tooth that have root canal treatment are taken care for properly, it can last you a lifetime.