{"id":74,"date":"2019-04-29T22:34:50","date_gmt":"2019-04-29T22:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.somersetdentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=74"},"modified":"2020-07-29T16:20:37","modified_gmt":"2020-07-29T16:20:37","slug":"5-signs-root-canal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.somersetdentalarts.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/29\/5-signs-root-canal\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Signs You Might Need a Root Canal"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ManWorried that you might need a root canal? If so, then we have good news: modern root canal therapy is not only effective but gentle as well. In fact, root canals are the preferred treatment for dental problems that in the past would have led to a lost tooth. Your dentist will give you more information during your office visit.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Five Signs You Might Need a Root Canal<\/h2>\n

Make an appointment to see your dentist if you\u2019re struggling with any of the following problems:<\/p>\n

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  1. Persistent tooth pain:<\/strong> we\u2019re not referring to the occasional toothache that most people experience from time to time. The type of tooth pain that reveals the need for a root canal is frequent and often severe. You may feel like it has spread from the teeth into the surrounding bone.<\/li>\n
  2. Sensitive teeth:<\/strong> there are many possible causes for this problem. However, you may need a root canal if the condition shows no signs of going away.<\/li>\n
  3. Bleeding or discharge in the mouth: <\/strong>these are common signs of an abscess, a serious oral infection that requires immediate attention.<\/li>\n
  4. Red, tender, or swollen gums:<\/strong> these may indicate that the infection has spread into the tooth\u2019s pulp, the sensitive inner layer that contains arteries and nerve endings.<\/li>\n
  5. Difficulty chewing food: <\/strong>this may be an early warning sign of an infected tooth. It\u2019s best to have a dentist check the problem out just in case.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What to Expect during a Root Canal<\/h2>\n

    Root canals are probably the most feared and least understood treatment available to modern dentistry. That\u2019s a shame, because root canal methods and tools have enjoyed startling leaps forward in the past decade. What was once an involved and sometimes uncomfortable experience is now much gentler. Here\u2019s what you can expect during the procedure:<\/p>\n