Root Canals
A root canal is a treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or becomes infected. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. Treated early, root canals are not a painful procedure. However, if a tooth is allowed to become abscessed complications can occur, including:
- Swelling that may spread to other areas of the face, neck, or head
- Pain
- Fever
- Bone loss around the tip of the root
- Loss of tooth
- Drainage problems extending outward from the root and into the gums
Regular professional dental checkups and x-rays at Oliverie Dental can help prevent root canals from ever happening, but if you exhibit any of these symptoms, please Contact our office immediately:
- Severe toothache or pain upon chewing or application of pressure
- Prolonged sensitivity/pain to heat or cold temperatures (after the hot or cold has been removed)
- Discoloration (a darkening) of the tooth
- Swelling and tenderness in the nearby gums
- A persistent or recurring pimple on the gums
If you have any questions about root canals, please contact Oliverie Dental for more information.
