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Ask Your Orem Dentist–Do You Really Need a Root canal?

Saving your teeth from damage is really important. You need to do whatever it takes to make sure that it is free from decay and infection. This is why there are a number of people who resort to a procedure called root canal.What is a root canal? A root canal is done when a tooth is in danger of “dying.” This happens when the nerve inside your tooth gets seriously irritated. It can be caused by a deep decay, infection, or an injury to your tooth. When the nerve gets too “sick” the tissues will die and a decay will result from it. The nerve chamber may/can also be infected.Then you will feel pain; the part where the affected tooth is will swell.Usually, this is when dentists will recommend having a root canal treatment. The problem is, root canals are not only elaborate procedures that you need to endure–they are also very expensive.Some dentists, out of economic pressures, will almost always recommend root canals when these signs occur. But here is something for you: not all cases where you experience these symptoms would require getting a root canal.Sometimes, with thorough cleaning and the help of antibiotics, teeth with irritated nerves can heal over time. This eliminates the need for root canal. You need to make sure that a root canal is really necessary before you agree to it.Here are some of the things that will indicate you are in need of a root canal:1. Your teeth has changed color (darkened as compared to the neighboring teeth). This is usually an indication that a nerve damage has already occurred.2. Your teeth is sensitive to heat but is relieved by cold. This is another sign of a nerve damage.3. When your teeth is sensitive to pressure (i.e. pushing it to the jawbone)Take note, however, that these signs are not conclusive. What you should do is go to trusted dentists, like Alpine Highland dentists, and have them do a careful X-ray and visual exam of the teeth. They will also observe your teeth’s sensitivity to heat, cold, and pressure. Some may even use an electronic nerve tester to come up with conclusive results.After doing all these things, that should only be the time for Orem dentists to  recommend you get a root canal.