{"id":196,"date":"2020-11-25T10:43:02","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T10:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fastechhost.com\/brightondentelcenter\/2026\/07\/28\/root-canals-and-everything-you-should-know\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T14:47:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T14:47:00","slug":"root-canals-and-everything-you-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fastechhost.com\/brightondentelcenter\/root-canals-and-everything-you-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Root Canals and Everything You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Notice a piercing pain in your tooth lately and have no idea what it is? Feel like you chipped a tooth or simply just experiencing acute sensitivity in your teeth? These are indications that it\u2019s time to head down to the <a href=\"http:\/\/brightondentalstudio.com\/\">dentist in Saskatoon<\/a> and determine if you need a root canal! A root canal is a thorough procedure for your teeth that includes the cleaning of your tooth\u2019s root canal, a filling, followed by sealing it. It is a relatively simple and almost painless procedure and you\u2019ll be able to chew with no sensitivity in your teeth in no time!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Now, unless you have a dental degree, you are not going to be able to tell by yourself if you require a root canal. So, before you turn to Google to be your doctor, head to your dentist to understand your teeth better and determine your course of action.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To begin, let\u2019s understand\u00a0<strong>what a root canal is<\/strong>. In simple terms, a root canal is both the inner part of the tooth found between the pulp and the root of your tooth \u2013 it is also the procedure used to clean decay or damage in your tooth and soothe any discomfort in the area. Your root canal constitutes blood vessels and nerves. The nerves are what cause the sensation of heat, cold, or any other sensation in your teeth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Now that we understand the definition of a root canal, let\u2019s take a look at what could be the\u00a0<strong>cause of root canals<\/strong>. There could be several reasons leading to a root canal. The most common are decay, damage, and disease. Tooth\u00a0<strong>decay<\/strong> is the deterioration of the outer layer of your teeth known as the enamel. It usually occurs when plaque forms on your teeth, leading to the breaking down of the enamel. This causes your teeth to decay-causing root canal pain.\u00a0<strong>Damage<\/strong>\u00a0can be cracks and chips in your tooth, which leads to decay and pain in your root canal.\u00a0<strong>Disease<\/strong>\u00a0in your tooth can be referred to as an infection in your tooth pulp caused by decay, damage, dental procedures, or trauma to your tooth resulting in a root canal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are several\u00a0<strong>symptoms of a root canal<\/strong>. How can you tell if you\u2019re experiencing any of the symptoms? Here is a breakdown of the most common symptoms that will help indicate if you need to visit your dentist for root canal therapy. The most obvious symptom is\u00a0<strong>pain<\/strong>. This could vary from a dull pain to a sharp and intense pain in certain cases \u2013 especially when you are chewing or putting any sort of pressure on your tooth or the surrounding area. Sometimes you may also experience spontaneous bouts of pain. <strong>Tenderness and or\/or swelling in the gums<\/strong> is another common symptom of root canals. Generally, tenderness or swelling of gums is a sign of infection in your teeth that may require a root canal upon further clinical prodding. It could be a minimal, minor to profound swelling in the area surrounding the tooth depending on the severity of the situation. In most cases, swelling of the gum is often tender and it may feel like your tooth is elevated and you may or may not experience any pain. <strong>Sensitivity<\/strong> in your teeth is another common symptom, especially when it lingers post-exposure to the sensations of hot or cold stimulations. Other symptoms also include the <strong>darkening of your tooth<\/strong>\u00a0or a sudden appearance of a\u00a0<strong>small bump-like structure<\/strong>\u00a0on the gums surrounding the infected area of your tooth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These are general and natural symptoms and it cannot be stressed enough that it does not necessarily mean you will require a <a href=\"http:\/\/brightondentalstudio.com\/service\/endodontics\/\">root canal procedure<\/a> to be carried out on your tooth. If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, the first choice should be to visit a dentist to determine the problem and come up with the best solution for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Notice a piercing pain in your tooth lately and have no idea what it is? Feel like you chipped a tooth or simply just experiencing acute sensitivity in your teeth? 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