Root Canal Treatment: Don’t Ignore These Signs

Very few dental procedures are as infamous as root canal treatments. Some people would grit their teeth and bear the pain for as long as they need to rather than undergo root canal treatment until the pain becomes unbearable. Of course, it’s a bad idea.

Root canal treatment is the only way to save a tooth root from dying due to extreme tooth decay; otherwise, the decay will spread to the surrounding teeth. Fortunately, the signs of an infected tooth root are easy to identify. If you begin to experience any of these signs, be sure to see your Charlotte dentist immediately:

Prolonged Sensitivity to Temperature

In most cases, healthy teeth aren’t so sensitive that they are affected by the temperature of what you consume. Extreme tooth decay, however, exposes the nerve within your tooth. This exposure leads you to experience prolonged sensitivity to both hot and cold foods and drinks.

Presence of Sores on Gums

Sores located on your gums (a.k.a. abscesses) are a significant problem, especially when they begin to drain pus. The presence of pus means your body is already fighting a large-scale tooth infection.

Intense Toothaches That Suddenly Disappear

When your tooth becomes severely infected, you will most probably experience intense pain that lasts for days. If the pain suddenly stops, however, you shouldn’t celebrate. The sudden disappearance of pain may indicate that the nerve has already succumbed to the infection, and there is a distinct possibility of the infection beginning to spread to other teeth.