Are you concerned about a throbbing tooth? Do you experience a sensitivity to warmth or cold, or gum swelling or bleeding? The gum can become inflamed, infected, or even necrotic when deterioration enters the soft core (dead). To stop further deterioration, a root canal may be necessary.
The removal of infected material to assist relieve root canal discomfort is known as a root canal treatment. The majority of root canal pains are caused by sick or rotting teeth, broken teeth, facial injuries, dental operations, or massive fillings.
When Do You Need a Root Canal Treatment?
Keep an eye out for these warning signs that you might need a root canal:
- If you have acute tooth pain during chewing or when applying pressure to the tooth
- If you experience sensitivity when eating warm foods or drinking hot beverages, or when eating ice cream or drinking an icy-cold glass of water
- When your tooth becomes discoloured, it could be due to an infection in the pulp of your tooth, which can change the colour of your tooth
- When the gums around the aching tooth are inflamed
- A chipped or broken tooth, which occurs as a result of an accident, collects bacteria, causing pain and infection
- It’s possible that an infection is causing a tooth to loosen
- If you have a little pimple-like bump on your gums near your teeth
#1: Persistent Pain
One of the indicators that you may need a root canal is persistent tooth discomfort. The pain in your tooth may be constant or intermittent, but it will always return. The pain may be felt deep within the tooth’s bone. You may also experience referred pain in your cheek, jaw, or other teeth.
Other than a root canal, tooth discomfort can be caused by a variety of factors. Here are some other possibilities:
- periodontitis (gum disease)
- a recess
- referred discomfort caused by a sinus infection or another issue
- a deteriorated filling
- a potentially infected impacted tooth
If you have tooth pain, regardless of the source, you should see your dentist, especially if the discomfort is severe. A better outcome is usually achieved when tooth discomfort is diagnosed and treated early.
#2: Sensitivity to Heat and Cold
Does it pain your teeth when you consume hot food or drink a cup of coffee? If you consume ice cream or drink an icy-cold glass of water, your tooth may become sensitive.
A dull aching or a severe pain may accompany the sensitivity. If the discomfort persists even when you stop eating or drinking, you may need a root canal.
If your tooth hurts when you eat or drink something hot or cold, it could mean that your tooth’s blood vessels and nerves are infected or damaged.
#3: Swollen Gums
Swollen gums near the aching tooth may indicate a problem that necessitates a root canal. It’s possible that the swelling will come and go. It could be tender when you touch it, or it could be completely painless. Swelling is often induced by acidic waste products from dead pulp tissues, which can cause swelling (edoema) outside of the root tip area.
It’s also possible that you have a small pimple on your gums. A gum boil, also known as a parulis or abscess, is a type of infection. The infection in the tooth may cause the pimple to flow pus. This can leave a nasty taste in your mouth and cause your breath to stink.
How Much Does a Root Canal Treatment Cost?
The cost of a root canal treatment depends on various factors. Those factors are like the number of roots, root shape, and decay. We at Emergency Dental Care know that the expenses for this dental treatment are unexpected expenditures, so we make payments simple and reasonable.
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