Brandon, FL Root Canals:
A root canal is an endodontic treatment with a goal to repair and preserve a badly damaged or infected tooth. The word “Endo” is Greek for “inside,” meaning the procedure involves a dentist removing bacteria and dying or already dead tissue from inside a tooth.
The term “root canal” alludes to the actual canals or stems of the tooth that are called the “pulp.” In the earliest stages of infection, a patient may not feel any pain at all. However, without professional care, the infection could progress into a toothache, swelling, or even a dental abscess. A Brandon, FL root canal removes the infection and prevents the infection from spreading further.
Most common signs that a person might need a root canal:
- Severe pain
- Prolonged sensitivity to heat or cold
- Tenderness to touch
- Difficulty chewing
- Tooth discoloration
- Swelling of the gums
- Drainage of the gums
- Tenderness in the lymph nodes
- Gum and/or tooth disease
