Root Canals.
Strong tooth pain or prolonged sensitivity to heat or cold, can sometimes be caused by infection or pulp damage. In some cases a root canal is potentially needed.
Root Canals in Auckland
Root canal treatment is needed when the blood or nerve supply of the tooth (known as the pulp) is infected through decay or injury.
You may not feel any pain in the early stages of the infection. In some cases, your tooth could darken in colour, which may mean that the nerve of the tooth has died (or is dying). This would need root canal treatment. If the pulp becomes infected, the infection may spread through the root canal system of the tooth. This may eventually lead to an abscess. An abscess is an inflamed area in which pus collects and can cause swelling of the tissues around the tooth. The symptoms of an abscess can range from a dull ache to severe pain and the tooth may be tender when you bite. If root canal treatment is not carried out, the infection will spread and the tooth may need to be taken out.
For root canal inquiries, contact the Dental Today clinic located in Onehunga, Auckland.