When Do You Need A Root Canal

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When Do You Need A Root Canal?
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Root canals are performed on teeth suffering from
infections within the teeth themselves, rather
than in the gums. Its important to see the signs
of infection before heading into the dentists
office, though not all of these signs are
obvious, and would have to be checked on in the
dentists office regardless.
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However, there are some warning signals you can
look out for. The earlier you catch the signs of
infection, the easier and less painful the
surgery and recovery will be. Some risk factors
for infection include recent facial trauma,
chipped or cracked teeth, the presence of large
fillings, or too many dental procedures on one
tooth.
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Severe Toothaches

• Frequent and repeated toothaches while eating may
  be a sign of an infection. In this case, it could
  be that the deep root nerves in your teeth are
  inflamed, and react abnormally to pressure. You
  should give us a call if you notice that chewing
  induces sharp pain deep in the gums.

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Prolonged Temperature Sensitivity

• When your teeth are exposed to extreme
  temperatures in foods, a bit of root freeze or
  root burn is natural to feel at first. However,
  if this sensitivity is staying around long after
  youve eaten the food, it may be a sign of an
  infection.

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Darkening Teeth

• The color of the dentin (main tooth tissue) may
  especially darken compared to your other teeth in
  the presence of infection. This is a fairly
  serious symptom if you notice one of your teeth
  growing especially darker, call Dr. Ahmed as soon
  as possible.

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Swelling of Gums

• This can be a root or pulp infection or even a
  periodontal (gum) infection. Either way, if you
  notice that your gums are swollen or tender,
  regardless of what it might be, you should talk
  to Dr. Ahmed as soon as possible.

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Persistent Periodontal Pimples

• Pimples on the gums are another tell-tale sign of
  infection, though they are less urgent than
  swelling. If they recur often after they pop, or
  do not fully recover, it would be wise to
  schedule a checkup.

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Persistent Periodontal Pimples

• Remember sometimes root infections dont have
  visible or noticeable symptoms, and its
  important to visit the dentist regularly so as to
  preemptively stop the infection before it
  develops into a painful abcess. Call us or make
  an appointment online to discuss a checkup with
  Dr. Ahmed and make sure you know the state of
  your teeth.

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