How Do I Know if I Might Need a Root Canal?

When your pulp becomes inflamed or infected, you will begin to feel symptoms that prompt you to take action.

Toothache

These are pretty common, but certain toothaches point to the possibility of an inflamed/infected pulp. If you experience sharp pain in the middle night that leads into a generalized headache, then your tooth’s root may be suffering.

Abscess

If you see a bump near the top part of a tooth and/or pus present in the mouth, then there’s a good chance a root canal will be required. The pus will often

Sensitivity

Extreme pain to hot and cold foods is a good indicator.

Discoloration

Dark discoloration on the tooth points to a deteriorated pulp. This is a severe sign.

Don’t Wait Around

Masking the pain using anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen will only worsen your problem. If you notice a reoccurring pain that doesn’t seem to get away, then contact our dentist immediately. It is always better to save a tooth than to have it extracted and replaced. Nothing beats real enamel – despite how far technology has come.