Are you experiencing discomfort in your mouth and wonder whether you might need root canal therapy? Our dentists at Richmond Dental Care are here to answer your questions about root canals and provide the care needed to help you move past the discomfort you’re experiencing. We’re currently accepting new patients, and our Endodontist near you looks forward to providing you with the relief for dental pain you’re looking for.
Signs that You May Need Root Canal Therapy
Although a dental examination is needed to fully diagnose your oral distress, some of the most common signs that indicate the need for a root canal can be found by answering the following questions:
- Do you have tooth sensitivity to hot and cold foods and beverages?
- Do you experience pain when chewing?
- Do you have sudden, sharp pains around a tooth or a lingering dull and aching pain?
- Do you notice a discoloration (such as darkening) of a particular tooth?
- Do you have swollen lymph nodes on your neck?
- Do you have a tooth that was impacted by injury (such as chipping or trauma)?
If you answered yes, to one or more of the above questions, even if you are not experiencing pain, there is a good chance that you’re a candidate for root canal therapy.
No Pain? You May Still Require a Root Canal
The most common reason for pain associated with the need for root canal therapy is that the tooth’s roots have become infected. However, there are instances when patients do not experience any pain because the infection has not yet reached the nerves of the tooth’s roots. When you visit our dentists for your comprehensive exams, the x-rays taken during those preventive appointments will let us know whether there is an infection that needs to be treated before it becomes painful.
Likewise, suppose you’ve been involved in an accident or injury in your mouth area. In that case, even if you don’t notice any damage to your teeth right now, we encourage you to visit our dentists for an x-ray to ensure that you haven’t incurred a hairline fracture that could manifest into a painful infection in the future.
Please use our convenient online booking tool to schedule a time that’s best for you to learn more about root canal treatment from Richmond Dental Care.
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