When a Root Canal Is Necessary
posted: Aug. 05, 2021.
How root canal therapy from your dentist in Newton, MA, can relieve your tooth pain.
Do you have a painful tooth? Is the pain continuous and never goes away? If so, you might need root canal therapy to relieve your tooth pain. The truth is, a root canal can save your tooth, and your smile. The dentists of Vast Dental in Newton, MA, offer comprehensive dental care services, including root canal treatment to relieve your tooth pain.
So, how do you know if a root canal is necessary? You might experience signs and symptoms like these:
- Deep, throbbing pain inside your tooth
- Acute, stabbing pain when you bite down
- Increasing pain when you eat or drink hot or cold foods or beverages
- A white or red bump appearing on your gums next to a tooth root
If you are experiencing any of these signs or symptoms, it means the inner layer of your tooth, known as the pulp, is damaged and infected. The pulp is where the nerves and blood supply to your tooth are. When the pulp is damaged, it means your tooth is beginning to die.
There are a few reasons why the pulp can become damaged, including:
- Trauma from an accident or injury
- Severe, untreated tooth decay
- A large, leaking dental filling or crown
Root canal treatment is easier than you think. Your dentist simply makes a small opening in the top of your tooth. The infected pulp tissue is drawn out through the opening. Then, a sedative material is placed inside your tooth. This material helps your painful symptoms subside.
After the pain is eliminated, the sedative material is removed and replaced with an inert material that is left inside your tooth. As a final step, the opening is sealed with a small permanent filling, and your root canal is complete.
If you are suffering from continuous dental pain and think you might need a root canal, don't wait for the pain to get worse. To learn more about when a root canal might be necessary and how root canal therapy can relieve your tooth pain, call the dentists of Vast Dental in Newton, MA, at (617) 658-7883. Call now.