5 Signs You Might Need a Root Canal

By Galaxy Dental Clinic, Pimpri-Chinchwad

Hearing the words “root canal” can make many people nervous. But here’s the truth: a root canal isn’t something to fear — it’s a treatment that can save your tooth and relieve pain.

Root canals are needed when the inside of your tooth (the pulp) becomes infected or inflamed, usually due to deep decay, cracks, or injury. Ignoring the symptoms can lead to more pain and even tooth loss.

At Galaxy Dental Clinic, we use modern, painless techniques to make the procedure as comfortable as possible. Here are five common signs you might need a root canal.

1. Persistent Tooth Pain

What it feels like:

• Continuous throbbing or sharp pain

• Pain when chewing or putting pressure on the tooth

While tooth pain can have many causes, if it’s severe and doesn’t go away, it could mean the pulp is infected.

💡 Galaxy Dental Tip: If pain lasts more than a couple of days, schedule an exam — early treatment often means a quicker, simpler procedure.

2. Sensitivity to Hot or Cold That Lingers

What it feels like:

• A sharp twinge or deep ache when drinking coffee, tea, or ice water

• Pain that lingers long after the hot or cold item is gone

This often means the nerves inside your tooth are inflamed or damaged — a sign a root canal may be needed.

3. Swollen or Tender Gums

What to look for:

• Swelling near a painful tooth

• A small bump (abscess) on the gums that may release pus

• Tenderness when touching the area

This is a warning that infection may be spreading from the tooth into the gums.

4. Tooth Discoloration

What to look for:

• A tooth turning grey or dark compared to surrounding teeth

This can happen when the pulp dies due to infection or injury. Even without pain, discoloration is a sign your tooth needs urgent attention.

5. Cracked or Chipped Tooth

If you’ve recently cracked or chipped a tooth (from an accident, sports injury, or biting something hard), bacteria can enter and infect the pulp. Pain or swelling afterward often means a root canal might be necessary.

💡 Galaxy Dental Tip: Wearing a custom sports mouthguard can help prevent these injuries.

Why You Shouldn’t Delay

If left untreated, an infected tooth can:

• Lead to severe pain

• Spread infection to surrounding teeth or even the jawbone

• Result in tooth loss, requiring more complex (and costly) treatment like implants or bridges

A root canal can save your tooth, restore its function, and stop the pain.

Galaxy Dental Clinic – World of Advance Dentistry. We are located at Galaxy Clinic Dental & Orthopaedic Centre, 2nd Floor, 209, Shree Ganesh Ace Arcade, Pimple Saudagar, Rahatani, Pimpri Chinchwad, Maharashtra 411017.

For appointments or inquiries, feel free to call us at +91 9028300707 or +91 7798755885. You can also email us at [email protected].

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