Root canal therapy: A root canal is a last resort to save a tooth that’s severely decayed or even infected. At the point a tooth needs a root canal treatment, the nerve has become infected and/or damaged and fillings are no longer a viable option. It’s also a preferable and highly successful alternative to avoid extraction of the tooth. If you experience any of the signs and symptoms listed below, a root canal might be necessary:
- Severe Toothache
- Swelling or Pain in the Gums around the Tooth
- Swelling of the cheek with or without pain
- Persistent or increasing Sensitivity to Cold or Hot
- Darkening/Discoloration of the Tooth
