YOU NEED A ROOT YOU NEED A ROOT CANAL CANAL
A root canal is required when there are dental abscesses inside a tooth The abscess is usually a small cyst that appears near the root of the tooth and can be seen on dental X-rays You may experience side effects such as a salty taste and swelling
Ourteethareporous,soitisnaturalforthemto developstainsanddiscolorationovertime However whentheydo youwillseeageneralized changeinyoursmileandnotjustinonetooth
The tooth’s hypersensitivity to heat will usually indicate that something is wrong with the nerve tissue An abscess, deep cavity, or severe crack could be the cause Root canals are the only way to save your tooth from being extracted
The nerve inside your tooth is protected by a layer of enamel or dentin If you don’t fix it immediately, decay can spread to adjacent layers or neighboring teeth The cavity will eventually burrow through the enamel and reach the next layer, called dentin
You might have been in an accident that caused your tooth to break, received a blow to the mouth from a rogue baseball, or had your child accidentally headbutt you in the mouth It’s completely normal for teeth to discolor and die several years later, rather than at the initial time of the injury
Old fillings may leak or develop new areas of decay around them before you even notice it Endodontic treatment treats the whole tooth from the inside, not just the area where the crowns or fillings are placed
PAIN
Abscessed teeth will usually present themselves with some degree of pain You may notice discomfort, particularly when you put pressure on the tooth, such as when you ’ re biting or chewing something If you do, it’s time to call Downtown Dental Specialty
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