{"id":89,"date":"2019-11-20T16:20:06","date_gmt":"2019-11-20T16:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentistrybydesign.com\/blog\/?p=89"},"modified":"2019-11-20T16:20:07","modified_gmt":"2019-11-20T16:20:07","slug":"how-do-you-know-if-you-need-a-root-canal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentistrybydesign.com\/blog\/index.php\/2019\/11\/20\/how-do-you-know-if-you-need-a-root-canal\/","title":{"rendered":"Root Canal Therapy: Spotting the Signs of a Tooth Infection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mydentistrybydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_122943496__1___1574266442_98319-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"person with a toothache holding their mouth\" class=\"wp-image-90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mydentistrybydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_122943496__1___1574266442_98319-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mydentistrybydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_122943496__1___1574266442_98319-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mydentistrybydesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/AdobeStock_122943496__1___1574266442_98319.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you know if you need a root canal? If you\u2019re sitting in your office chair at work with a searing toothache that won\u2019t go away, you\u2019re probably searching what the symptoms of tooth infections are on the computer. Knowing what signs to look out for and why it\u2019s important to act quickly could be the difference between saving and losing a tooth. Read on to learn about the ins-and-outs of root canal therapy and how to tell if you need the treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are Signs and Symptoms You Need a Root Canal? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The pulp is the inner portion of your tooth that contains soft\ntissue, blood vessels, and thousands of nerves. When it becomes aggravated and\nattacked by harmful oral bacteria, it can result in a severe toothache that can\nwake you up at night and keep you from being able to focus at work. This is one\nof the most common signs that you need a root canal. Some other symptoms to\nlook out for include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Swollen and tender gums near the damaged tooth.<\/li><li>A pimple-like bump on the gums near the damaged\ntooth.<\/li><li>Discoloration or a grey-like color of the tooth.\n<\/li><li>Extreme prolonged sensitivity to hot and cold\ntemperatures.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Without timely treatment, tooth infections can spread to other teeth and even to other parts of your body by travelling through the bloodstream. To avoid this, it\u2019s important to visit your emergency dentist as soon as you notice any of these symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Root Canal Therapy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Root canal therapy is straightforward and usually completed\nin a single visit to your dentist. Before the treatment, they\u2019ll numb the area\nnear your damaged tooth using a local anesthetic. Once you can\u2019t feel a thing,\nthey\u2019ll access the inner chamber of your tooth where the pulp is housed and\nremove and sanitize it, making sure that no bacteria are left to cause further\ndamage. They\u2019ll then seal off the tooth completely with a filling. Most\npatients also need a dental crown to protect and restore the shape and function\nof their treated tooth, so if this is the case for your situation, you may have\nto visit your dentist for a second time to have the crown placed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Root Canals Painful?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common dental myths is that root canals are a\npainful procedure. With the latest advancements in dental technology and tools,\nthis is not the case. Your dentist will make sure that you feel absolutely no\npain during the procedure. Afterward, you may experience some tenderness or\nsoreness, but that will go away once the area has completely healed, and you\u2019ll\nno longer have to endure a severe toothache. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your dentist informs you that you need a root canal, now\nyou have no reason to worry. It\u2019s a pain-free treatment that allows you to\npreserve your natural smile and avoid the more invasive and costly alternative\nof having the tooth extracted. With the right team of professionals by your\nside, you\u2019ll get your oral health completely restored and be able to enjoy your\ntreated tooth for the rest of your life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Luke Lumpkin has been practicing dentistry for over 10\nyears. Over that time, he has remained an active member of professional\norganizations including the American Dental Association and Academy of General\nDentistry. 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