Signs You May Need a Root Canal

Root canals are one of the most dreaded dental procedures; their bad reputation carries over from the time before anesthetics like root canalNovocaine were used regularly. However, as you'll learn in this article, root canals don't actually cause pain; rather, they relieve the pain caused by an infection inside the tooth that destroys its soft tissues and blood vessels. At Comprehensive Dental Group in Stamford, CT, our dentists, Dr. Irina Pogosian and Dr. Thomas Ohlson, believe in keeping our patients well-informed of the procedures they need. Read on to learn more!

How do I know if I need a root canal?

The only way to be sure that a root canal is necessary is to visit your Stamford dentist, but there can be some tell-tale signs that could indicate that you'll need one. Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold stimuli, such as pizza fresh from the oven or ice water, can be a clue that the tissues inside the tooth are infected. A wave of dental pain that happens for seemingly no reason is also suspect. Lesions that form on the gums are also a strong indicator that a root canal is needed; this alerts your Stamford dentist to the body attempting to release the bacteria from inside the tooth.

Why do I need a root canal?

It might seem pointless to treat a "dead" tooth, but a root canal from your Stamford dentist is imperative to not only removing a potentially dangerous infection, but also preserving the structure of the tooth and helping to ensure the health of the rest of your teeth. Extracting or pulling a tooth leaves a large gap in your mouth, which the other teeth perceive to be a problem. The teeth next to and above the empty space begin to shift out of place in an attempt to "find" the missing tooth, which leads to bone degeneration and the potential loss of other teeth. By having a root canal, you're maintaining the normal balance inside your mouth, as well as keeping up your appearance and ability to chew and talk properly.

If you think you might need a root canal, or any other dental procedure, contact Comprehensive Dental Group in Stamford, CT, to schedule an appointment with one of our skilled dentists today!

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