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Signs You May Need a Root Canal

By Curt P. Posey, DDS, Inc.

March 26, 2020

Tags: root canal

Find out if your symptoms require an immediate trip to the dentist’s office.

We know that no one wants to hear that they need a root canal; however, it’s definitely better to find out and get the proper treatment you need rather than needing to have the tooth extracted later on. Through root canal treatment, our Fresno, CA, dentist Dr. Curt Posey can preserve your natural teeth and prevent tooth loss.

Here are some warning signs that you certainly should never ignore,

Dental pain: Most people who require root canal treatment will visit our Fresno, CA, family dentist complaining of severe pain. An intense, throbbing toothache is typically the first sign. You may also notice that the pain gets worse when biting down or putting pressure on the tooth. Of course, even a minor toothache could still mean that you need a root canal. Your dentist should immediately check out any dental pain, no matter the severity.

Tooth sensitivity: If you’ve never experienced tooth sensitivity before but you suddenly notice that one or your teeth are particularly sensitive to hot or cold foods and drinks then this is another sign of an infected dental pulp. Even once you’ve stopped drinking or eating you may still notice lingering sensitivity.

Swollen, inflamed gums: While inflamed gums are usually a sign of gum disease, if you notice that the gums are only inflamed, swollen and tender around a particular tooth then this could be another warning sign of an infected or inflamed dental pulp. In some cases, an abscess may also develop on the gums. This is a classic sign of infection and requires immediate dental care.

Tooth discoloration: Once the tissue inside the tooth begins to decay this can cause your tooth to appear grey or suddenly darker normal. This discoloration won’t usually occur until weeks or even months after the dental pulp has become infected.

If you or a loved one is dealing with a toothache it’s important to act fast. Our Fresno, CA, dentist Dr. Curt Posey offers root canal treatment and other restorative dentistry treatments, as well as sedation dentistry to make getting dental care a little more stress-free. Call us today at (559) 227-6755 to learn more.

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