Root Canal Therapy
Root Canal Therapy
Symptoms of tooth pulp damage or disease
A diseased tooth pulp may cause inflammation or infection. The symptoms of a damaged or diseased tooth pulp may include:
- unprovoked or spontaneous pain
- sensitivity to hot and cold drinks and foods
- pain when biting or chewing
- loosening of the tooth
- swelling of the gum near the affected tooth
- oozing of pus surrounding the affected tooth
- facial swelling
Sometimes, tooth pulp may become damaged or diseased without any symptoms. In these cases, the problem is usually diagnosed by special tests or x-rays during a dental check-up or treatment for other dental concerns.
Who needs to get a root canal therapy?
Root canal treatment is needed when dental X-rays show that the pulp has been damaged by a bacterial infection.
The pulp may become inflamed if it’s infected by bacteria, allowing the bacteria to multiply and spread.
The symptoms of a pulp infection include:
- pain when eating or drinking hot or cold food and drink
- pain when biting or chewing
- a loose tooth
As the infection progresses, these symptoms often disappear as the pulp dies.
Your tooth may appear to have healed temporarily, but the infection could continue spreading through the root canal system if untreated.
You may eventually experience further symptoms, such as:
- pain when biting or chewing returning
- swelling of the gum near the affected tooth
- pus oozing from the affected tooth
- a swollen cheek or jaw
- the tooth becoming a darker colour
It’s important to see your dentist if you develop toothache. If your tooth is infected, the pulp cannot heal by itself. Leaving the infected tooth untreated may worsen the condition.
Root canal treatment is most effective when performed before the infection becomes established.
Book an appointment for root canal therapy at K Family Dental today!
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Nana
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Jason Zhang
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Jenny Lee-Pinter
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Extremely happy with my teeth now. Really recommend Dr Chen! My teeth were really messy before but I have my all teeth fixed after the orthodontic braces! Yayyy
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Very happy client. Had my vineers done as well as a tooth implant and couldn’t be happier. Always get compliments on my teeth. Thank you
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Dr Chen helped treat the many problems I had with great care. Above and beyond excellent personalised service, thank you very much.
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👏Awesome dentist in Chatswood. Amazing experience till now. All the staff members are very knowledgeable and friendly. 😊I can smile happily and strongly now with the help of K Family... Read More
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Hao Shen
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Dr. Chen is amazing and takes time to listen and care for his patients. I recieved root canal treatment under microscope with no pain or discomfort.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have Questions?
We’re Here to Help.
If you need more information or assistance, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our team is ready to support you.
Contact us for urgent advice. After hours, follow our emergency care tips until you can reach the clinic.
Even if you take good care of your teeth, accidents can happen that need urgent attention. Even a minor injury could put you at risk of infection if you don’t get care as soon as possible. If any of your teeth are injured or knocked out, or you have a toothache, swelling, bleeding, or any other unusual symptoms, contact our clinic right away.
To manage dental pain until your appointment, rinse your mouth with warm salt water, take over-the-counter pain relievers, and apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. Avoid eating hard or chewy foods that may aggravate the pain.
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