Several warning signs indicate that you may need a root canal. If you experience any of the following, please contact our office as soon as possible:
- Severe pain when chewing or biting down
- Prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold
- Swollen gums
- Pus drainage from your gums
- Tooth discoloration
- Swollen lymph nodes
- An abscess (infection) on the gums
There are times, however, when there are no, or minimal, symptoms from a chronic infection. These chronic infections are typically found by taking X-rays, which is why maintaining regular dental checkups and cleanings with your dentist is so crucial. Chronic infections can become symptomatic at any time and therefore should be treated before the infection becomes an emergency.