{"id":321,"date":"2024-09-23T16:19:22","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T16:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.franklindentalcenter.com\/blog\/?p=321"},"modified":"2024-09-23T16:19:23","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T16:19:23","slug":"why-do-i-need-a-root-canal-if-my-tooth-doesnt-hurt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franklindentalcenter.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/23\/why-do-i-need-a-root-canal-if-my-tooth-doesnt-hurt\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do I Need a Root Canal if My Tooth Doesn\u2019t Hurt?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve heard anything about tooth infections, you probably have heard that they hurt. But while this is often very true, it isn\u2019t 100 percent accurate. In fact, did you know that tooth pain is just one symptom of an infection, and in some cases, you can still have one without feeling any pain at all? Here\u2019s why even though you may not feel any discomfort, you still may need a root canal.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is a Tooth Infection?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A tooth infection occurs when the inner material (known as the \u201cpulp\u201d) becomes infected. This can cause a great deal of pain, but in some cases, you may feel nothing out of the ordinary.  Unfortunately, this type of illness can easily spread to other healthy teeth, so by ignoring it or hoping it will go away on its own you are putting the rest of your mouth at unnecessary risk. Thus, your dentist will likely recommend a root canal procedure to heal the infection and prevent it from spreading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

A root canal is a procedure designed to remove the infection from your tooth. To do this, your dentist will first open the tooth up and remove the infected pulp. Once it is cleared, it is then filled with a synthetic material that keeps the tooth strong and the infection at bay. It is then closed back up with a filling or a crown. Following the procedure, your tooth will be safe from the infection, so it won\u2019t need to be extracted, and your neighboring teeth will be safe from any further risk. If you have experienced any pain before, it should clear up after your root canal, and if not, you can smile knowing your teeth are safe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Signs of Tooth Infection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tooth pain is just one indicator that your tooth may be infected. Other symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n