What Is a Root Canal
and When Is It Needed?
Root canal treatment is required when the pulp inside a tooth — the soft tissue containing nerves and blood vessels — becomes infected or severely inflamed. This most commonly results from deep decay that has reached the inner chamber, a cracked tooth that allows bacteria to enter, or a traumatic injury. Left untreated, a pulp infection can spread to the surrounding bone, cause an abscess, and ultimately lead to tooth loss.
Common signs that a root canal may be needed include persistent toothache, sharp pain when biting or applying pressure, prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold, swelling or tenderness in the gums near the affected tooth, and tooth discoloration. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms near Hollywood, we encourage you to contact our team as soon as possible — prompt treatment significantly improves outcomes and reduces the need for more complex procedures later.
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