Click here to load reader
Upload
omid-farahmand-dmd
View
6
Download
1
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
What are the Signs That You Need a Root Canal?
One of the most common things people say when our dentist in Arcadia recommends a root canal
is, “But it doesn’t feel like anything is wrong with my tooth.” It’s true: sometimes a tooth with
nerve damage will never hurt or exhibit symptoms. But the rest of the time, you should watch out
for signs like these:
Darkening of the Tooth
Dying nerves mean that the
tooth is no longer getting the
circulation that it needs. As
such, the enamel can start to
become brittle and darker. It
might look grey or even
brown. In some cases, teeth
may not start to “die” until
years after an accident or
trauma (such as a blow to
the mouth during a baseball
game.)
A “Pimple” on the Gums
When the nerve of a tooth is
infected, one of the only
places the infection can drain is out the tip of the root. This can cause a fistula (or “pimple”) on
the gums. It may tend to come and go, but shouldn’t ever be ignored. Otherwise the infection
could actually spread deeper into the body.
Strange Sensitivity
Is a particular tooth starting to feel sensitive to particular foods or drinks, but the rest of your
teeth feel just fine? Heat sensitivity especially is a red flag for nerve damage. Our dentist Dr.
Farahmand will use special aids to test the tooth during your exam, so that we can determine
exactly what’s going on.
At OF Dental Care we’re happy to answer any questions that you may have and make sure that
you’re as comfortable as possible with the recommended treatment. For further information or to
schedule a consultation please contact OF Dental Care at 626.254.1948 or visit
http://www.OFDentalCare.com.