How does a tooth needing a root canal present?

Teeth needing root canals can present with no symptoms at all to a severe ache and everything in between. Some symptoms include sensitivity to hot and cold, sweets, lasting more than 5 minutes, dull ache, electric type shocks thru tooth, throbbing tooth etc. If you don’t have any discomfort, how do we know a root canal is needed. X-rays will reveal areas of bone breakdown at end of root. Clinical exams can reveal areas of abscessing or drainage points. Regular dental check ups are very important to not only keep your teeth and mouth healthy but also for early detection of potential future nerve issues via cracks in teeth, fillings,etc. Keeping your teeth and mouth is our main goal www.roderickgarciadmd.com 505-634-5029

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Dental Crown Placement After A Root Canal

Hearing that you need a root canal may not be welcome news, but you can handle this procedure. Despite what you may have heard, there is minimal pain and discomfort during the process. Plus, the recovery period is usually quick. Along with cleaning out your tooth, you will likely get a crown over it. There…

The Number Of Visits Needed For A Root Canal Treatment

Curious about the root canal process? This review discusses the specifics of what you can expect when visiting a dentist for root canal treatment. Read on to learn more about this type of restorative treatment.Every dentist has their own process for root canal treatment, but there is a general process that most follow with patients.…

What Dental Issues Do Root Canals Help Prevent?

A root canal is a procedure that can both relieve pain and prevent tooth loss, and nowadays, root canals are a common and painless procedure. If your tooth becomes injured or infected, bacteria can build up the inside of the tooth where the pulp and nerves reside. Left untreated, pain and sensitivity may become severe,…

What Can Happen If You Avoid A Root Canal Treatment

When a tooth root becomes infected by bacteria, a root canal treatment may be recommended to remove the infected tooth tissue. While some may fear this procedure, the truth is there is more to worry about in the consequences of not receiving a necessary root canal than of getting one in the first place. Failing…


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