Some indications that you may need a root canal are a painful, swollen, or sensitive tooth, since these symptoms are typically a result of a dead, decayed, or infected nerve (pulp) inside the canals of your tooth.
Are you aware of the amazing benefits of the apple? Apples are actually a natural remedy to bad breath. Apples have plenty of pectin, which controls food odors. In addition, apples cause the body to produce more saliva, and more salvia usually helps to control the bacteria that lead to bad breath.
When treating an inflamed or infection pulp, we first make an opening in the tooth’s crown. We then use small instruments to clean the pulp from the chamber and root canals. Finally, we shape the canal and prepare it for filling.
Do you ever drink green tea? It’s said that this is a great preventive medicine, because it contains the type of bioflavonoids that can help fight of both gum disease and tooth decay.
In most cases, you can expect to need a crown after a root canal treatment. Removal of the pulp leaves the tooth in a brittle condition, but a properly performed crown is a highly routine procedure.
If you are experiencing tenderness or swelling of the face, gums, or surrounding lymph nodes, this may actually be caused by an infected tooth. See your endodontist right away, as you may need treatment in order to get rid of the infection before it spreads.
