{"id":200,"date":"2023-08-11T20:16:53","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T20:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mysouthridgedental.com\/blog\/?p=200"},"modified":"2023-10-03T20:17:12","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T20:17:12","slug":"when-you-should-get-a-root-canal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mysouthridgedental.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/11\/when-you-should-get-a-root-canal\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Know When You Need a Root Canal?<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Root canal treatments get a bad reputation for the supposed pain they inflict upon their recipients. However, this is far from the truth thanks to advances in dental technology and techniques. Your dentist<\/a> uses the procedure to alleviate pain, not cause it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But do you have to be in pain in order to require root canal treatment? Continue reading to learn the signs that point to needing a root canal treatment. Knowing when you might need one can prevent further dental complications and stop pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Are Root Canals Necessary?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before delving into the signs, it’s important to understand why root canals are performed. The primary goal of a root canal treatment is to remove infected or damaged pulp tissue from inside a tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will prevent the spread of infection and preserve the tooth’s structure. The alternative to a root canal in many cases is extraction, and your dentist will want to preserve as many of your natural teeth as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs You May Need a Root Canal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n