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If you aren\u2019t experiencing any abnormal symptoms, like pain when biting down or chronic dental sensitivity, you might assume that your teeth are decay and infection-free\u2026 only for your dentist to inform you that you need a root canal<\/a>. Is that true? Do you need a root canal even if you aren\u2019t experiencing any discomfort? Read on to find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

So, Do You Need a Root Canal If Your Tooth Doesn\u2019t Hurt?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Possibly, yes! While significant dental damage is often accompanied by pain, that\u2019s actually just one of the many symptoms your dentist considers. During their exam, they also look for other warning signs of trouble, including a pimple-like bump on your gums, dark discoloration on your tooth, or considerable inflammation. When they are done, they will share their findings as well as their treatment recommendations. If they let you know that a root canal is needed, you can trust that\u2019s the case, even if the situation doesn\u2019t seem urgent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What If My Toothache Went Away?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another common question is: what if my toothache went away? Does that mean I no longer need a root canal? Since your teeth cannot heal on their own, the answer is \u201cno.\u201d If anything, this is a sign that you need to visit your dentist ASAP because this usually is the result of the infection progressing, \u201ckilling\u201d the nerve of your tooth in the process. So, don\u2019t cancel your appointment or postpone scheduling one any longer; get an emergency exam on the calendar right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why You Shouldn\u2019t Wait to Get a Root Canal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned above, it\u2019s possible for the infection to progress to the point where it \u201ckills\u201d the nerve of your tooth. The next step is spreading to the surrounding teeth and gums, negatively impacting your oral health even further. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important that you don\u2019t take the \u201cwait and see\u201d approach. Instead, schedule an appointment with your dentist to discuss your treatment options. While a root canal may seem scary, it\u2019s actually good news because the procedure is virtually painless, it can effectively eliminate the infection, and it means your tooth can be saved!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our team at Frandsen Dental of Orem<\/a> knows just how feared root canals are, which is why we go the extra mile to make the entire treatment process as comfortable and convenient as possible for our patients. In addition to using state-of-the-art digital imaging, we are available five days a week, we welcome multiple financial solutions, and we provide lifelike dental crowns to ensure no unwanted attention is drawn to your smile moving forward. If you have a question for us about your treatment plan or you need to schedule an emergency appointment, don\u2019t hesitate to visit our website<\/a> or call (801) 224-7900<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you aren\u2019t experiencing any abnormal symptoms, like pain when biting down or chronic dental sensitivity, you might assume that your teeth are decay and infection-free\u2026 only for your dentist to inform you that you need a root canal. Is that true? Do you need a root canal even if you aren\u2019t experiencing any discomfort? […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-44","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nDo You Really Need a Root Canal If You\u2019re Not in Pain? Read on to Find Out!<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Did your dentist recently inform you that you need a root canal, even though you aren\u2019t in pain? 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