A root canal has one job: to save a natural tooth whose inner pulp has become infected or inflamed. Caught early, it is a straightforward, comfortable procedure. Here are five warning signs worth acting on:
1. Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold. A twinge that fades quickly is normal; pain that lingers for seconds or minutes after the hot or cold source is gone often points to pulp involvement.
2. Pain when biting or chewing. Sharp or deep pain on pressure can mean the nerve or the tissue around the root is affected.
3. A pimple-like bump on the gum. A small, recurring bump near a tooth can be draining infection from the root.
4. Darkening of a single tooth. A tooth that turns grey or darker than its neighbours may have a dying or dead pulp.
5. Swelling or tenderness in the gum or face. Localised swelling is a sign infection is spreading and needs prompt attention.
If any of these sound familiar, do not wait for the pain to peak. Early treatment usually means a simpler, single-sitting root canal that saves the natural tooth. Dr Bandhavi is an MDS Endodontist (root canal specialist) in Sector 4, Vaishali, offering a free first visit.
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