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Tooth pain, lasting sensitivity or swelling may signal a problem inside a tooth. At our Terwillegar practice, we review your symptoms, examine the area and discuss whether the pulp may be involved. The assessment helps determine if treatment, monitoring or referral is appropriate.
A root canal assessment reviews symptoms, checks the tooth and considers whether the pulp inside is inflamed or infected. Findings can guide monitoring, other dental care or referral.
Deep decay, cracks or past injuries can affect the pulp inside a tooth. Pain, sensitivity or swelling may occur, although infections can cause few symptoms. A dental examination, pulp tests and X-rays, when needed, help identify the cause and guide treatment decisions.
Symptoms, clinical testing and imaging may each add information. Your dentist considers the full findings together.
Your visit begins with a review of symptoms, followed by a dental examination and tests when needed. We explain the findings, possible causes and whether further assessment is necessary.
Pain alone does not mean you need a root canal. Lingering sensitivity, pain when biting, swelling or injury should be checked. Trouble breathing or swallowing with swelling requires emergency care.
We review symptoms and examine the tooth before discussing treatment. Clinical tests, imaging when indicated and remaining tooth structure guide the discussion. We make time for questions.
Root canal concerns can cause uncertainty. These answers address common questions, but only an examination and appropriate tests can identify what your tooth needs.
No. Sensitivity may result from exposed dentin, decay, a crack or pulp inflammation. A dentist reviews how long pain lasts, examines the tooth and may use cold tests or X-rays. Root canal treatment is considered when findings support it. Monitoring or other care may be appropriate.
Yes. Pulp damage or infection can develop with little or no pain. Your dentist may use an examination, X-rays and pulp response tests to look for signs of a problem. If findings suggest infection, timely treatment may help prevent further complications.