General Dentistry
Signs You May Need a Root Canal
Lingering pain, swelling, and sensitivity can mean the nerve inside a tooth is inflamed or infected.
April 10, 20264 min read
Symptoms worth checking
A tooth that aches on its own, hurts when biting, or stays sensitive to hot or cold may need evaluation for root canal therapy.
Swelling, a gum bump, or a bad taste near one tooth can also point to infection.
Why early care matters
Root canal therapy is designed to save a natural tooth that might otherwise need extraction.
The earlier we diagnose the problem, the more predictable and comfortable treatment usually is.
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