Root Canal Treatment

Root canal treatment is a procedure needed when the nerve centre of the tooth has become infected or has died, and the only way to save the tooth from being removed is to have this treatment completed.

What are the common symptoms for requiring Root Canal Treatment?

Regular dental check-ups are key to spotting a wide variety of problems early, and infected root canals are no different. However there are also certain symptoms you might want to look out for before you need to Google ‘root canal treatment cost’ or ‘how much does a root canal hurt’. They include:

• Pain when you chew
• Sensitivity when eating/drinking hot or cold foods
• Signs of swollen gum tissue
• Pus emerging from the tooth
• A bad taste coming from the tooth area
• Slight facial swelling

Any one of these signs may indicate that you have a root canal infection and even if not, it’s well worth seeking out a dentist for advice. Here at Amberly Dentistry for example, we have a team of experienced dentists who have successfully performed many root canals and have saved many teeth.