At Downtown Dental Specialty, we specialize in providing high-quality dental care to our patients. Our services include general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and endodontics. Our endodontists are highly skilled and experienced in providing root canal treatment. We use the latest technology and techniques to ensure that your treatment is as comfortable as possible. We also offer sedation dentistry for those who may be anxious about their procedure. For more details visit: https://downtowndentalspecialty.com/7-common-signs-you-need-a-root-canal/

1. OUR SAN DIEGO DENTISTS WILL ONLY RECOMMEND ENDODONTIC
TREATM ENT (O R RO O T CANAL THERAPY) IF YO U NEED TO SAVE A
DYING OR ACCESSED TOOTH. ROOT CANAL TREATMENT IS
DIFFERENT FROM FILLINGS, WHICH ONLY TREAT A PART OF THE
TOOTH OR CROWNS WHICH COVER IT COMPLETELY. THIS
TREATMENT FILLS AND SEALS OFF THE NERVE CHAMBER INSIDE THE
ROOT OF THE TOOTH.
SWELLING AND DRAINAGE
1 A root canal is required when there are dental abscesses inside a
tooth. The abscess is usually a small cyst that appears near the
root of the tooth and can be seen on dental X-rays. You may
experience side effects such as a salty taste and swelling.
YOUR TOOTH HAS A DARK APPEARANCE
Our teeth are porous, so it is natural for them to
develop stains and discoloration over time.
However, when they do, you will see a generalized
change in your smile and not just in one tooth.
SENSITIVITY TO HOT TEMPERATURES
The tooth’s hypersensitivity to heat will usually indicate that
something is wrong with the nerve tissue. An abscess, deep
cavity, or severe crack could be the cause. Root canals are the
only way to save your tooth from being extracted.
A CAVITY DEEP INSIDEYOUR TOOTH
The nerve inside your tooth is protected by a layer of enamel or
dentin. If you don’t fix it immediately, decay can spread to
adjacent layers or neighboring teeth. The cavity will eventually
burrow through the enamel and reach the next layer, called
dentin.
OLD, LEAKY FILLINGS
Old fillings may leak or develop new areas of decay
around them before you even notice it. Endodontic
treatment treats the whole tooth from the inside, not
just the area where the crowns or fillings are placed.
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A PAST INJURY
You might have been in an accident that caused your tooth to
break, received a blow to the mouth from a rogue baseball, or
had your child accidentally headbutt you in the mouth. It’s
completely normal for teeth to discolor and die several years
later, rather than at the initial time of the injury.
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LINGERING PAIN
Abscessed teeth will usually present themselves with some
degree of pain. You may notice discomfort, particularly when you
put pressure on the tooth, such as when you’re biting or chewing
something. If you do, it’s time to call Downtown Dental Specialty.
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