How to Know if You Have a Root Canal Infection
If you have constant and severe pain in your mouth or pressure and pain when biting down, you could need a root canal. In addition, if your gums are extremely sensitive, or if hot and cold food makes a tooth hurt, your tooth's root may be infected. The difference between a root canal and a simple filling is location. While a filling addresses a cavity on the outside of your tooth, a root canal deals with the living pulp inside. When an infection or inflammation harms this pulp, it reacts by creating intense pain and other symptoms to signal for assistance. Prompt root canals are essential to saving the tooth and preventing the spread of the infection throughout your mouth.
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