Why would you need a root canal done?

Answer 1

Root canal therapy (RCT, endodontics) is done in order to preserve a tooth that would otherwise be lost due to injury or infection of the nerve of the tooth. Sometimes a tooth will develop decay, and if the decay is left untreated, it can reach the pulp, the center of the tooth where the nerve of the tooth is found. Sometimes the nerve can be damaged and die due to trauma such as getting hit in the face or biting on something hard and cracking the tooth. RCT involves opening up the tooth to gain access to the nerve, removing the nerve, cleaning out any infection that remains, shaping and smoothing the insides of the canals, and filling the canals with an inert material. Usually, a crown needs to be placed to restore the damaged tooth after root canal therapy because the tooth may become weak and brittle in time and break. When done correctly, most RCTs (95%+) are successful and can extend the useful life of a tooth for many years. Occasionally, RCTs fail without any known reason. In those cases, the RCT can sometimes be repeated with success, or a procedure called an apicoectomy and retrofill can be done to salvage a failed RCT. Most general dentists are trained to perform RCT, and there is a dental specialist called an endodontist who has advanced training in RCT and limits his/her practice to endodontics only. The patient will probably be referred to an endodontist if the general dentist does not perform RCT, or if the general dentist anticipates the procedure may be particularly complicated due to difficulty in accessing the pulp or unusual root morphology.

Answer 2

i think if your tooth hurts when you drink something cold or hot then you should go to the dentist because you most likely need one

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I disagree with the above answer. There are many reasons that a tooth may feel pain when exposed to heat or cold, and very few of them have anything to do with a root canal.

Often people who need root canals have had some trauma to the tooth and their dentist will recommend a root canal. In many people, they don't realize that a root canal is needed until it becomes infected after the tooth dies. In this case, you will feel a throbbing pain, especially when pressure is put on the area.

A root canal is needed when a tooth dies. The death of the nerve inside the tooth can cause painful and dangerous infections. A root canal removes the dead tissue (root) of the tooth and can prevent the infections and discomfort.

Answer 3

you can tell if you need a root canal if your tooth has an infection like me i have a infection in the bottom of the root and i was searching about if it hurts and stuff.

i am freaked am not lying do not be afraid if you have extreme pain(like Me) go to the dentist. just do not wait till extreme pain it will hurt if you do.

Answer Yes if you experience tooth pulp damage, or other injuries or diseases of the teeth that cause pain, infection, and loss of teeth. A root canal helps save not only the health of a single tooth, but surrounding teeth, as well as providing pain relief and return of chewing function.

Answer 4

Only a dentist can know for absolutely sure, but if you have severe tooth pain or an abscess (an infection of the tooth that can involve swollen gums or jaw), then it's likely you might need one. Any of these symptoms are signs to call your dentist.

Root canals are often feared as being horribly painful, but thanks to modern anesthesia they are now only merely uncomfortable at worst. It is best to have one done by an endodontist who specializes in them, and be sure they are using gutta-percha to fill the space left by the nerve, and nothing else.

Answer 5

It's necessary to have endodontic or root canal treatment when the inside of your tooth (the pulp) becomes inflamed or infected as a result of deep decay, repeated dental procedures, faulty crowns or a crack or chip in the tooth.

Answer 6

The best way to find out is to see your dentist.

Answer 7

If decay has attacked the pulp, the dentist or a specialist called an endodontist may perform root canal treatment and cover the tooth with a crown.