Root canal treatment is a dental treatment to heal a tooth infection. The treatment removes infected pulp from the inside of your tooth. Infected pulp causes pain and inflammation. Over time it can also cause damage to your teeth, gums, and jaw. An untreated infection can even spread to other parts of your body and can cause you to become ill. A root canal treatment stops the infection and the pain.

How does root canal treatment work?

Infected pulp is removed from inside the tooth to cure a root canal infection. Once the infection is eliminated, pain and inflammation are eliminated as well. Furthermore, root canal therapy might save your teeth and prevent the necessity for tooth removal. 

Signs & Symptoms You Might Need An Endodontist

Tooth pain— Tooth pain that lasts for more than a day or day is often a sign you should see a dentist. 

Pain when you eat— Tooth pain when you eat or press on the top of your tooth can be a sign of an infection that needs root canal treatment. 

Swollen gums— If you notice that your gums look puffy or swollen, or if your gums are tender when you touch and brush them, it could indicate an infection. 

Sensitivity to temperature— An infection pain in your tooth when you eat or drink food that is either very hot or very cold. 

A swollen jaw— Your jaw can swell when you have an infection in your tooth and gums. 

A bump that resembles a pimple on your gums— A bump filled with bacteria can grow on your gums when you have an infection. 

A discolored tooth— An infection can change how much blood gets to your tooth. This can make your tooth look darker than normal. 

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