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HOW TO KNOW IF YOU NEED AN EMERGENCY ROOT CANAL?

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HOW TO KNOW IF YOU NEED AN EMERGENCY ROOT CANAL?

When the tooth is severely damaged which also involves the pulp chamber and the nerve, it can cause excruciating pain. Trauma, damage, or decay can also involve the pulp chamber. In such cases, waiting is not an option and you will need a same-day emergency root canal. When the damage or infection is not so severe, you still need to see your dentist and get an appointment for RCT before the pain becomes unbearable.

You will eventually need an emergency root canal treatment if you have been ignoring the pain or damage in the tooth. A root canal will save your tooth in time or you will need to extract the tooth. A root canal treatment is always considered an emergency to save a dying tooth.

 

HERE IS A LIST OF EMERGENCY ROOT CANAL SYMPTOMS

  • Severe pain- with a compromised pulp chamber, you will have excruciating pain which gets worse when you chew or bite down. The pain may radiate to other teeth, jaw or to the face.
  • Severely infected tooth with pus or discharge- there may be some discharge from the infected tooth or gums causing bad odor and bad taste.
  • Badly damaged tooth- there may be cracks, decay, or chipping. Due to the compromise in the integrity of the tooth, infection will reach the nerves and the pulp.
  • Tooth discoloration and discomfort- poor blood supply as a result of infection will cause the tooth to appear darker or discolored.
  • Swollen gums or gum pimples- you may have swollen gums. Gum pimples or boils are a sign of infection. Trapped pus may also cause the jaw to swell.
  • Sometimes there will not be any pain or other emergency root canal symptoms. On examination, your dentist will notice damage or decay or infection. You will be advised a root canal treatment if the tooth can still be saved.

 

WHAT TO DO WHILE WAITING FOR THE ROOT CANAL?

While you await root canal treatment in Kirkland, you can take some measures at home to relieve the symptoms and prevent the infection from spreading.

  •    Take ice pack or place ice over the area of pain or tenderness
  •    A hot pack over the jaw can also provide relief
  •    Take over the counter anti-inflammatory medicines
  •    Do salt water gargles few times a day
  •    If you have been prescribed antibiotics, take them as advised
  •    Avoid smoking
  •    Avoid irritating foods and drinks

Also Read : ROOT CANAL: SYMPTOMS, PROCEDURE AND TREATMENT

 

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