Tooth pain and dental problems are quite common in people of varying age groups, no matter what the cause is. Sometimes, people experience unbearable pain that requires urgent treatment from the best dentist in Mohali. The pain may imply the necessity for a root canal treatment when the underlying infection doesn’t seem to go. If you are also suffering from severe tooth pain, you might need to see your dentist and know if you need to undergo a root canal treatment. Let us know further about root canal infection and why you may need to seek treatment for the same.
Knowing root canal procedure
A root canal treatment is a type of procedure in which the dentist will pull out the infection in the pulp of your tooth. The infected pulp may cause inflammation and therefore, one may experience pain. The infected pulp is removed and the root canal is cleaned followed by disinfection, filling and then sealing. The procedure helps to eliminate harmful bacteria present in the root canal of your tooth. This prevents any kind of reinfection within your tooth and you don’t need to replace your natural tooth with an artificial one.
The cause for tooth pain
The bacteria present in your mouth, especially the harmful ones, may spread to the root canal of a tooth. These bacteria may cause infection in the root canal present at the centre of the tooth and result in severe pain. Further, one may experience pain in the root canal of their tooth due to one of the following reasons:
- Leaked fillings
- Trauma to the tooth
- Tooth decay
- Any kind of damage to the tooth structure
The need for root canal treatment
You may need a root canal treatment when the X-ray shows damaged tooth pulp due to bacterial infection. The infection due to bacteria may cause pulpal inflammation and these bacteria may multiply. In some cases, the infection advances and the symptoms may disappear. In other cases, you may notice:
- Pus in the affected tooth
- Dark coloured tooth
- Pain during biting
- Swelling in the jaws or cheeks
- Swollen gums surrounding the tooth
Sohana Hospital is among the top hospitals in North India when it comes to seeking a root canal treatment. If you have severe tooth pain or are experiencing the symptoms of a root canal infection, you must immediately visit the dentist. The dentists at our hospital accurately diagnose infections and perform root canal treatment to eliminate the pain in your tooth and thereby, save your natural tooth.