Dental problems are very common among people of today’s generation because of their lifestyle. The increase in the dental health issues has to lead to the improvement in the dental treatments. The dental hospitals have adopted equipment of advanced technology to make the treatments more feasible for the patients.

The main problem with the rise in the dental issues is the lack of awareness among the people about the harms that their teeth are exposed to. Just brushing and flossing cannot save their teeth from the bacteria attach and since they are unaware of the different causes that can harm their teeth, they do not take proper care of their teeth.

If they are made aware of the issues that their lifestyle has on their oral health, they would become conscious and start taking measures to avoid declining dental health.

For a country so well equipped in dental treatments, the awareness of the dental issues amongst the people is really low. People start to pay attention to their teeth and get their treatments before the condition worsen.

Here are 10 Signs that You Need to Get the Root Canal

 

1. Tooth Pain

When the infection of the tooth increases you might start experiencing pain in particular pain. The pain can be permanent or can be temporary. But if you start experiencing continuous pain its time you get it checked.

2. Pain While Eating

Another sign that you might need this when you have troubles chewing the food. As the cavity increases, you may experience pain while having food. If you very rarely have pain while chewing, then it is not a problem. Persistent pain while eating solid food can, however, be a clear indication that you need the root canal.

3. Sensitive Tooth

Tooth decay directly affects the nerve at the center of the tooth. This makes the tooth sensitive to hot and cols cold items, especially beverages. While eating food that is cold and hot you might feel a tingling sensation in the roots, when that sensation is very common, you must visit your dentist.

4. Gum Sensitivity

When not treated, the sensitivity of the tooth can start affecting the gums as well. This makes the gum swollen, tender and red.

5. Gum Infection

Gum infection is common for people with tooth problems. The cavity starts affecting the gums and when the gum is left untreated, the conditions worsen as the pus starts accumulating in the gums and lead to pulp filled blisters and cranked sores.

6. Spots on Teeth

Regular damage on the teeth can lead to the discoloration. Discoloration can be of three different types:

  • Extrinsic- The stains on the surface of the tooth is known as Extrinsic discoloration. Consumption of too much coffee, wine and cola can lead to extrinsic stains
  • Intrinsic stains- use of tetracycline antibiotics at a young age, exposure to too much fluoride and internal bleeding can lead to intrinsic discoloration.
  • Age-related- with age the teeth may be started having spots. This can be either extrinsic or intrinsic. Smoking can also be a factor for discoloration.

7. Chipped Tooth

The tooth infection can lead to the chipped tooth. Sometimes the chipped tooth can be a result of an accident. The chipped tooth can worsen the infection in the tooth can also cause damage to the tongue and must be corrected early. Get deep teeth cleaning and have a chip fixed at a low cost.

8. Swollen Lymph Nodes

Swollen nodes under the jawbone can be caused by tooth decay. The infection can double the size of the nodes in a very small period of time. You can check the lymph nodes on the neck and see if they are more tender of larger, if yes then it can be a sign of the infected tooth.

9. Mouth Injury

If you have ever had a mouth injury, be sure that you had your teeth monitored after that. Dentists tell that many times tooth decay can be a result of the trauma caused to the mouth.

10. Unnoticeable Problems

Sometimes the condition of the tooth cannot be read by the naked eye. The problem can be deeply rooted and it is better and safer to get dental appointments time to time. The only way to find out about such problems is through a dental scan or an X-ray.

If determined in a starting stage the dentist would be able to treat the problem without any delay. Get the best dental treatment and avoid any bad impact on your tooth and overall health.