Endodontic Disease and Root Canals
What is a Root Canal?
Root canals are needed to relieve pain and save a tooth when there is inflammation or infection in the roots of a tooth.
Common reasons for needing a root canal include the following:
- A crack or chip in the tooth.
- A deep cavity.
- A faulty filling or crown.
- An injury to the tooth.
- Repeated dental procedures on the tooth.
What are the symptoms or indications?
- Chipped or cracked tooth.
- Deep cavity.
- Pain when chewing or biting.
- Pimples on the gums.
- Sensitivity to cold or heat that lingers.
- Swollen or tender gums.
- No noticeable symptoms, but the bone loss was visible around the roots of the tooth on a dental x-ray.
- No apparent symptoms, but the tooth is not responsive to cold and heat tests.
Where can I learn more?
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Contact Us
If you are concerned that you may need a root canal, please schedule an appointment for a free screening exam at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine at (303) 724-6900.