Root canal treatment, or Endodontics, is a dental procedure that treats any infection at the tooth's center. The root canal treatment is not painful and saves a tooth from permanent removal.
Why Choose Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal infection happens due to bacteria that live in the mouth. The bacterium attacks the tooth, especially the root. The infestation can occur after tooth decay or leaky fillings and even damage to the tooth due to trauma like a fall.
The Necessity of the Root Canal Treatment
It is necessary to receive root canal treatment when the X-rays of dental show that the pulp is damaged and has a bacterial infection.
Here are the symptoms of the pulp infection:
- Pain in the gums while eating or drinking hot or cold beverages and food
- Pain while biting or chewing
- A loose tooth
Sometimes the infection spreads, and the symptoms may disappear, but it does not mean the worst is over. It means the infections have spread through the root canal. One may experience further symptoms of
- Swelling of the gum near the infected tooth
- Ooze from the infected tooth
- Swollen cheek or jaw
- The dark color of the tooth
Recovery from the Treatment
After the treatment, following the dentist's instructions is essential to maintain proper oral hygiene and care. Avoid biting foods hard after the treatment. With the tooth pain treatment Calgary from the TS Oral Health experts, one's tooth will not be painful anymore. The expert can suggest some painkillers for pain relief. Go for the follow-up dental check-up to see if everything is alright.