13 Apr, 2022

What are some symptoms that indicate you may need root canal treatment?

Tooth pain that doesn’t go away: 

If you have pain deep in your tooth, you may need root canal therapy. Discomfort may also radiate to your jaw, face or other teeth.

Sensitivity to heat and cold:

If your tooth hurts when you drink hot coffee or eat ice cream, it could mean that you need root canal treatment. This is especially true if the pain lingers for more than a few seconds.

A chipped or cracked tooth:

If you’ve cracked a tooth in an accident, when playing sports or even by biting down on something hard, bacteria can reach all the way into the tooth pulp.

Swollen gums and jaw:

When a tooth is infected, pus can collect in the area. This can lead to puffy, swollen or tender gums.

Sometimes pus doesn’t drain from the site. As a result, your jaw may become visibly swollen. An infected tooth may feel looser. This is because the pus from the infected pulp can soften the bone that supports the tooth.

Pain when pressure is applied:

If you have pain when you eat or touch your tooth, it could mean the nerves around the pulp are damaged.