What Causes Damage To A Tooths Nerve and Tooth Pulp?
Nerves and tooth pulp can become irritated, inflamed and infected due to deep decay, repeated dental procedures on a tooth and/or large fillings, a crack or chip in the tooth, or trauma to the face. What Are the Signs that a Root Canal Is Required? Sometimes no symptoms are present. Signs to look for include • Severe toothache pain upon chewing or application of pressure • Prolonged sensitivity/pain to heat or cold temperatures (after the hot or cold has been removed) • Discoloration (a darkening) of the tooth • Swelling and tenderness in the nearby gums • A persistent or recurring pimple on the gums What Happens During A Root Canal? A root canal requires one or more office visits and can be performed by a dentist or endodontist. An endodontist is a dentist who specializes in the causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of the human dental pulp or the nerve of the tooth. The choice of which type of dentist to use depends to some degree on the difficulty of t
