Root Canal Treatment Midland

Symptoms of a Damaged Root Canal

There are some signs that may indicate you might need root canal treatment including:

• Ongoing pain
• Severe sensitivity to hot or cold, especially if not relieved with toothpaste for sensitive teeth.
• Pain or discomfort when chewing or biting.
• Yellow or grey discolouration of a tooth compared to other teeth.
• Facial swelling or swelling of the gum.

Causes of a Damaged Root Canal

There are a few basic reasons for root canal damage:

• Severely decayed teeth.
• Repeated procedures to the tooth such as fillings.
• Teeth that are cracked, chipped or broken which has allowed an infection to enter the pulp of the tooth.