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Toothache?
A Root Canal therapy treats tooth pain and infection to save teeth. One of the most common causes of a tooth ache is a large cavity that extends into nerve. If nerve damage is left untreated, inflammation develops which can lead to an abscess and swelling. A root canal treatment is necessary to clean the inside of the roots to eliminate pain and infection.
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Tooth Decay Indicating an Abscess
Decay Extends to the pulp where the nerve is located. Pulp is inflamed and eventually infected leading to an abscess.
Symptoms
- Spontaneous pain that comes and goes
- Pain to cold drinks that persists
- Pain to hot drinks
- Pain when biting
What To Expect
A root canal therapy is performed under local anesthesia in 1 or 2 visits. Following the appointment, a buildup and crown is necessary restore the tooth. In complex cases such as molars, a root canal specialist known as an endodontist will perform the root canal.