{"id":20,"date":"2017-04-05T10:13:05","date_gmt":"2017-04-05T10:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thedentaldimensions.us\/demo\/blog\/?p=20"},"modified":"2022-09-08T09:06:45","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T09:06:45","slug":"signs-you-may-need-a-root-canal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ddsmileus.com\/blog\/signs-you-may-need-a-root-canal\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs You May Need a Root Canal"},"content":{"rendered":"

Severe tooth pain is usually caused by some type of infection inside of the tooth. Root canals allow a dentist to eliminate the infection and rehabilitate the tooth so that it will stay firmly rooted. The American Association of Endodontists estimates that dentists perform over 15 million root canals every year and over 41,000 every day, so it is a very common procedure. Here are a few signs that you may need to talk a dentist at The Dental Dimensions in South San Jose, CA about a root canal.<\/p>\n

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\nWhat Is a Root Canal?<\/strong>
\nA root canal is a dental therapy that provides relief from tooth infections and abscesses. It’s a treatment that prevents tooth loss and also protects your general health. Problems with the teeth go beyond just pain\u2014if a serious infection isn\u2019t treated and is allowed to progress, it can cause issues with a patient\u2019s general health over time. It\u2019s important to see your South San Jose dentist at the first sign of a potential problem.<\/p>\n

Signs You Need Treatment<\/strong>
\nThe first clear sign that you need treatment for a root canal is severe aching pain in the mouth that doesn\u2019t go away, but there are a few other symptoms to be aware of:<\/p>\n