By staying aware of the signs of tooth decay, you can avoid any prolonged pain. If you are experiencing tooth pain when you eat, apply pressure, or consume something hot or cold, you may need a root canal treatment. Keep an eye out for a small bump on the gums near the problem tooth, tooth darkening and tender gums.
Faulty crowns, chipped teeth, trauma or tooth decay can lead to inflammation or infection in the inside of your tooth (the pulp). If left untreated this can lead to a painful abscess that makes the tooth sensitive to pressure and temperature.
During a root canal treatment, your dentist will remove the infected pulp and disinfect the inside of the tooth. From there, he or she will fill and seal the inside of the tooth with a durable material that will prevent bacteria from getting in the tooth.
While root canal treatment timelines depend entirely on individual case complexity, most endodontic procedures are systematically structured and typically completed over two to three clinical visits.
The primary objective of root canal therapy is to address deep internal infection or trauma, with the aim of preserving the natural tooth structure and retaining stable bite function.
