If you're experiencing dental discomfort and wondering whether you might need a root canal, here are a few signs and symptoms to look out for:
- Persistent pain — The most common indicator that a person needs root canal treatment is severe and unrelenting pain in their tooth or jaw that worsens when biting or applying pressure.
- Temperature sensitivity — Prolonged and heightened sensitivity to hot or cold foods and beverages could signal that the pulp inside a tooth is damaged or infected and requires root canal therapy.
- Swollen gums — Swollen and tender gums around a tooth suggest an infection that may require a root canal.
- Dental discoloration — Darkening or discoloration of a tooth may suggest infection or trauma that necessitates a root canal.
- Pimples on the gums — Small, pimple-like bumps on the gums near a painful tooth could be a sign of an infection known as an abscess.
- Dental cracking or chipping — Cracked and chipped teeth are more susceptible to bacterial penetration that can infect the tooth’s inner “pulp” and require root canal therapy to correct.
If any of these signs are familiar, consult your dentist promptly for evaluation and appropriate treatment.
Effective and Efficient Root Canal Treatment in Dedham, MA
If you’re in the Dedham area and want to learn more about root canal therapy or determine whether symptoms you’re experiencing call for a root canal, contact Dr. Taejoon Park and the friendly and knowledgeable team at Dental Park to schedule a consultation!