When Is Root Canal Treatment Needed?

Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, spontaneous pain, pain when biting, swelling or a persistent gum pimple can suggest inflammation or infection inside a tooth. Some affected teeth, however, cause very little pain.

Diagnosis combines your symptoms, clinical tests and imaging. Root canal treatment is recommended only when findings show that the pulp cannot recover or infection is present.

The procedure removes affected tissue, disinfects the canal system and seals the tooth. Microscope-assisted treatment can support visibility in complex anatomy.

Early assessment may provide more options for preserving the natural tooth.