{"id":464,"date":"2018-02-26T01:51:02","date_gmt":"2018-02-26T06:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woowangdental.com\/blog\/?p=464"},"modified":"2019-08-28T01:59:36","modified_gmt":"2019-08-28T05:59:36","slug":"dont-ignore-tooth-pain-you-may-need-a-root-canal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woowangdental.com\/blog\/dont-ignore-tooth-pain-you-may-need-a-root-canal\/","title":{"rendered":"Don’t Ignore Tooth Pain – You May Need a Root Canal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tooth decay is one of the most common diseases in the world, nearly as prevalent as the common cold. It\u2019s also one of the two major dental diseases\u2014the other being periodontal (gum) disease\u2014most responsible for tooth and bone loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tooth decay begins with high levels of acid, the byproduct of oral bacteria feeding on food remnants like sugar. Acid can erode tooth enamel, leading to a cavity that will require removal of decayed material around it and then a filling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sometimes, though, decay can spread deeper into the tooth reaching all the way to its core: the pulp with its bundle of nerves and blood vessels. From there it can travel through the root canals to the bone. The continuing damage could eventually lead to the loss of the infected tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If decay reaches the tooth interior, the best course of action is usually a root canal treatment<\/em>. In this procedure we access the pulp through the crown, the visible part of the tooth, to remove all of the diseased and dead tissue in the pulp chamber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We then reshape it and the root canals to receive a filling. The filling is normally a substance called gutta percha<\/em> that\u2019s easily manipulated to conform to the shape of the root canals and pulp chamber. After filling we seal the access hole and later cap the tooth with a crown to protect it from re-infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Root canal treatments have literally saved millions of teeth. Unfortunately, they\u2019ve gained an undeserved reputation for pain. But root canals don\u2019t cause pain\u2014they relieve the pain caused by tooth decay. More importantly, your tooth can gain a new lease on life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But we\u2019ll need to act promptly. If you experience any kind of tooth pain (even if it goes away) you should see us as soon as possible for an examination. Depending on the level of decay and the type of tooth involved, we may be able to perform the procedure in our office. Some cases, though, may have complications that require the skills, procedures and equipment of an endodontist, a specialist in root canal treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, don\u2019t delay and allow tooth decay to go too far. Your tooth\u2019s survival could hang in the balance.If you would like more information on tooth decay treatment, please contact us<\/a> or schedule an appointment<\/a> for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor<\/em> article \u201cRoot Canal Treatment: What You Need to Know<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Tooth decay is one of the most common diseases in the world, nearly as prevalent as the common cold. It\u2019s also one of the two major dental diseases\u2014the other being periodontal (gum) disease\u2014most responsible for tooth and bone loss. Tooth … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":470,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nDon't Ignore Tooth Pain - You May Need a Root Canal - Woo Wang Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Tooth decay is one of the most common diseases in the world, nearly as prevalent as the common cold. 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