{"id":771,"date":"2017-08-22T21:56:49","date_gmt":"2017-08-22T21:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/?p=771"},"modified":"2025-11-21T17:22:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T17:22:13","slug":"dentist-dublin-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/dentist-dublin-7\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tell If You Need a Root Canal: 4 Signs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It goes without saying that no one wants to get a root canal — but if you need one, it\u2019s the only way to rescue your tooth from extraction. And while tooth replacement has gotten better, there\u2019s no perfect substitution for your natural tooth.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Your dentist in Dublin can help you avoid the need for a root canal with routine preventive care. If it\u2019s been awhile since you came in for a checkup and cleaning, though, you may have serious decay that requires root canal. <\/span>Dr. Eric Buck<\/span><\/a> <\/span> provides comfortable root canal therapy at Distinctive Smiles. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most Common Symptoms of Root Canal<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A root canal is necessary when tooth decay has reached beyond the <\/span>outer layer of tooth enamel<\/span><\/a> to affect its interior, or the pulp (which we commonly refer to as the \u201cnerve\u201d). Once the decay reaches this stage, it\u2019s no longer just a cavity — and you may experience any of the following symptoms as a result.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

#1: Pain and Sensitivity<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Healthy teeth don\u2019t hurt. If you have an infected tooth, it\u2019s likely to cause you discomfort. Watch out for extreme sensitivity to heat, cold, and pressure. Even a sudden rush of air could cause you to say \u201couch\u201d if you need a root canal. The pain will linger even after whatever is causing it has been removed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, sometimes teeth are so infected that they are completely dead and won\u2019t cause any pain at all. If that\u2019s the case, you will need to know about the other warning signs that you need a root canal. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2: Darkening of the Tooth<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When the interior of your tooth has been affected by decay, the pulp changes colors with the infection. You may notice your tooth gets darker compared to the teeth around it as the infection worsens. If so, that\u2019s a big sign it\u2019s time to call your dentist to see what\u2019s going on. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3: Swollen or Tender Gums<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While it primarily harms your tooth, your gums will be affected by the infection, too. Look out for swollen, tender, or red gums around the tooth you suspect needs a root canal. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4: A Bump on the Gums<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When the root of your tooth is infected, you will likely develop a lesion or pimple-like bump on the area of the gums where the infection has occurred. Keep a lookout on the area around a painful or darkening tooth to see if you develop a tell-tale spot on the gums. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aching Tooth? Don\u2019t Hesitate to Call On Us<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Root canal therapy in Dublin can rescue your tooth from extraction to help you keep your natural smile intact. If you\u2019ve got an aching tooth or are experiencing any of the other symptoms of root canal that we\u2019ve mentioned above, please don\u2019t wait to seek the treatment that you need! We invite you to <\/span>contact us<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>request an appointment<\/span><\/a> today. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It goes without saying that no one wants to get a root canal — but if you need one, it\u2019s the only way to rescue your tooth from extraction. And while tooth replacement has gotten better, there\u2019s no perfect substitution for your natural tooth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-771","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Tell If You Need a Root Canal: 4 Signs<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Think you need a root canal? 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