WHEN DO YOU NEED A ROOT CANAL TREATMENT?

Root canals are needed for a broken tooth, a deep cavity, infected tooth or issues from a previous filling. In some cases, you may need the root canal treatment for prosthodontic procedure if the tooth which need being straighten is too rotated/ protruding.

There are a few symptoms that mean you might need a root canal treatment:

• Severe pain while chewing or biting
• Pimples on the gums
• Big chipped or cracked tooth
• Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, even after the sensation has been removed
• Swollen or tender gums
• Deep decay or darkening of the gums