{"id":87,"date":"2022-10-04T05:09:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T05:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.robertawhitmoredds.com\/blog\/?p=87"},"modified":"2022-11-04T05:14:04","modified_gmt":"2022-11-04T05:14:04","slug":"why-you-still-might-need-a-root-canal-if-your-tooth-stops-hurting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.robertawhitmoredds.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/04\/why-you-still-might-need-a-root-canal-if-your-tooth-stops-hurting\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Still Might Need a Root Canal If Your Tooth Stops Hurting"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve been suffering from a toothache that has seemingly vanished, you might be feeling pretty relieved\u2014but you aren\u2019t out of the woods just yet! You might want to celebrate, but you should actually contact your dentist quickly; the tooth hasn\u2019t healed on its own, and this odd reversal of symptoms is likely a sign of something worse. Here\u2019s more about this situation and why you still might need a root canal<\/a> to address the source of the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why You Might Need a Root Canal Even If Your Tooth Pain Has Vanished<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even though it might seem like it, your tooth pain disappearing is not<\/em> a sign that the problem has also disappeared. In fact, that usually means that the problem has worsened! Here are a few examples that precipitate the need for root canal treatment even if your tooth has stopped hurting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. The tooth has a chronic infection that has led to the destruction of the nerve endings, meaning that you cannot feel pain in the tooth any longer.<\/li>
  2. The tooth has broken enough that a crown cannot be placed without the help of a root canal to place a post within the tooth.<\/li>
  3. An old filling has recurrent decay that requires a crown for rehabilitation; a root canal is first performed to remove the filling and cavity.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Why Root Canals Are a Good Thing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Despite what you\u2019ve maybe heard, root canals are actually a good thing\u2014in fact, they provide damaged or compromised teeth with a second chance! If the infection has the chance to spread to the surrounding teeth and gums, your whole smile is in jeopardy and your teeth might potentially need to be extracted. Compared to the cost and trouble of replacing teeth, root canal therapy is the preferrable option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    That said, here are a few more reasons that you shouldn\u2019t fear undergoing a root canal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n