{"id":122,"date":"2017-12-12T19:03:13","date_gmt":"2017-12-12T19:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/blog\/?p=122"},"modified":"2018-01-12T19:05:40","modified_gmt":"2018-01-12T19:05:40","slug":"upper-arlington-dentist-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artistrysmilecenter.com\/blog\/upper-arlington-dentist-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Upper Arlington Dentist \u2013 Signs That You May Need a Root Canal"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"manYou\u2019ve made up your mind that the upcoming year will be one where you pay more attention to your oral health. This year hasn\u2019t been the best for you in that department, so you\u2019ve got some issues you need to address. One in particular is a tooth that has severe pain when your bite into hot or cold food. The sensation seems to permeate your whole body when it happens, stopping you in your tracks until it lessens. Your Upper Arlington dentist says that this may a sign that you need a root canal<\/a>. Read further to learn what symptoms to look for and the options available to you.<\/p>\n

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Signs that You May Need a Root Canal<\/h2>\n

The most common sign that you may need a root canal is tooth pain. This can range from sharp pain when biting down on food to a more lingering kind that may last up to 30 seconds.<\/p>\n

What is a Root Canal?<\/h2>\n

The procedure is named this because it refers to the cleaning of the canals inside the root of your tooth. It is usually reserved for a badly damaged or infected tooth. The procedure involves removing the damaged area of the tooth (pulp), cleaning and disinfecting it and then filling and sealing it.<\/p>\n

Usually, this situation is required in cases of cracked teeth, deep cavities, repeated dental treatment or trauma.<\/p>\n

4 Parts of the Root Canal Procedure<\/h2>\n

Here are the 4 primary steps taken to complete your root canal therapy in Upper Arlington:<\/p>\n