{"id":1755,"date":"2020-12-01T11:39:57","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T16:39:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pierrefonds.dentist\/blog\/general\/comment-savoir-si-vous-avez-besoin-dun-traitement-de-canal\/"},"modified":"2022-12-22T10:17:46","modified_gmt":"2022-12-22T15:17:46","slug":"how-to-know-if-you-need-a-root-canal-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pierrefonds.dentist\/en\/blog\/procedures\/how-to-know-if-you-need-a-root-canal-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Know If You Need a Root Canal Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pierrefonds.dentist\/en\/blog\/procedures\/root-canals-and-root-canal-treatments\/\">root canal<\/a> infection can be painful and will require a visit to the dentist who will perform a root canal treatment on your tooth to relieve the pain. But how can you know for sure if your dental pain comes from a root canal infection or not? Find useful information below on signs of a tooth infection.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Dental Issues That May Require a Root Canal Treatment<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Any infection of the tooth requires a root canal treatment also called endodontic therapy. You may have heard of infection like an abscess. An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pierrefonds.dentist\/en\/conditions\/abscessed-tooth\/\">abscess<\/a> is a serious infection, where the infection has spread beyond even the root of the tooth.<\/p>\n<p>What might cause a tooth infection in the first place? Anything that breaks a path into the tooth for bacteria to enter can result in an infection. This includes broken teeth, gum disease, or large fillings. Sometimes we don\u2019t know what specifically caused a tooth infection, but we can still fix it.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Symptoms of a Root Infection\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The following symptoms are often associated with a root canal infection.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pain:<\/strong> Persistent tooth pain is always a problem. Tooth pain can come from an infection, a cavity, a damaged filling, gum disease and sometimes can even have other causes. Keep in mind that the earlier you address the pain, the faster we can relieve it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discolored tooth:<\/strong> A dying tooth may turn brown. This tooth may need a root canal treatment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New cracks or chips:<\/strong> Teeth that have been damaged are much more susceptible to infections. A dentist can prevent this, so reach out to us after an injury.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sensitivity:<\/strong> Sensitivity is not quite constant pain, but discomfort when you put pressure on the tooth or when you eat or drink something that is hot or cold.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Facial swelling:<\/strong> When faced with an infection, the body often swells, and this is also true for your mouth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, make sure to schedule an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Are There Alternatives to Root Canal Treatments?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As dentists, we always try to save your natural tooth as nothing is better and stronger than one. For that reason, after relieving your tooth infection with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pierrefonds.dentist\/en\/blog\/procedures\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-root-canal-treatment\/\">root canal treatment<\/a>, we will often proceed with the installation of a crown to preserve what is left of your original tooth.<\/p>\n<p>However, depending on your circumstances, you may not need endodontic therapy even if you show signs of a root infection. Unfortunately, sometimes the tooth is too far beyond saving and must be removed and replaced.<\/p>\n<p>Tooth infections can sometimes be treated with other methods before they become so serious that they require a root canal. It all depends on what\u2019s going on in your specific case. We can walk you through the right dental procedure for you, should you require endodontic therapy, a new filling, or another type of treatment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pierrefonds.dentist\/en\/blog\/procedures\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-root-canal-treatment\/\">Learn more about Root Canal Treatment in our previous article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Root Canal Symptoms? Centre Dentaire Pierrefonds Is Here to Help<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you think you have dental symptoms that might require a root canal treatment, we\u2019re here to help. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pierrefonds.dentist\/en\/contact\/\">Contact Centre Dentaire Pierrefonds<\/a> to schedule your appointment today. Our specialized West Island dentists will examine your tooth and condition to propose the right dental procedure to alleviate your pain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A root canal infection can be painful and will require a visit to the dentist who will perform a root canal treatment on your tooth to relieve the pain. 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