When should you get a Root Canal Treatment?

Early knowledge of Root Canal Treatment is important to prevent the worsening of the issue. Even if you have little doubt, you can consult your dentist for proper guidance. An RCT might be expensive but in this blog, we will guide you to get RCT done cost-effectively. 

What is a Root Canal Treatment?

The dentist will make a small hole in an infected tooth and remove the tooth pulp. This pulp mostly consists of blood vessels and nerve endings. If the treatment is a success then you will be free from all the discomfort. 

Here, the dentist fills the hollow with a type of resin so that your tooth is not left with a void. It is a bigger concern than tooth pulp. This cavity is filled to prevent the occurrence of any infection. After the treatment, It is your choice if you want a crown or not. 

How do you know if you need a root canal treatment?

There are clear signs to understand if you need an RCT or not. 

• If you have a persistent sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures.
• If you feel pain while biting on anything.
• If you find decay in your tooth then definitely you need to get an RCT. Also, it is best to consult a professional dentist before jumping to any conclusion. 

Signs that indicate that you need a Root Canal (RCT)

Constant discomfort/pain: If it hurts to put pressure on your tooth over several weeks, whenever you eat, it is not natural and should be tested. 

Hot or cold sensitivity: If drinking hot coffee or tea is causing toothache, this indicates that you have a problem. Similarly, it hurts when you eat or drink something cold, and/or you avoid using cold items on one side of your mouth because it causes toothache. This is a prolific symptom that indicates that you need a root canal.

Tooth discoloration: Pale/discolored teeth may not necessarily need a root canal. Sometimes it may be due to poor oral hygiene or due to regularly consuming or drinking foods that are known to cause darkening of the teeth (such as coffee, alcohol, certain spices, etc.), but if the discoloration is limited to a single tooth, such symptoms mean that nerve or blood vessel damage has occurred and you should contact your dentist.

Broken or chipped tooth: This may come by playing sports, constantly eating very hard or crunchy foods, or any variety of items, and so if a tooth has been chipped or broken, it needs to be replaced. Bacteria can get inside the tooth easily and cause an infection. A tooth infection can spread to the bloodstream due to the number of blood vessels in each of our teeth, producing a new set of problems! If you have a chipped or broken tooth, call your dentist immediately.

Swollen gums: Anything triggers inflammation if the gums are swollen, sore, and painful. It could mean you have inflammation or something stuck in your gums, so your dentist will have it tested if it hasn’t subsided in a day or two to make sure you don’t need a root canal.

Deeper decay: When decay sets in at the root of a tooth is a clear sign that you need to get a root canal. Decay will not be healed by a renewed approach to brushing or flossing. Also, something as simple as an overlooked cavity can expand and worsen to the point where it’s no longer an option to fix it, and more drastic steps are needed. If you postpone appointments for too long, a root canal can become your only real option.

Conclusion

It is our duty to maintain our oral health. Keeping your teeth clean can make your life significant, but frequent dental check-ups will keep your mouth clean and the rest of your body. Just as we sometimes get a cold, we may need to do dental work occasionally. Doing your best to keep your dental appointments up-to-date would go a long way to help reduce the amount of repair you need!