Reasons to Not Delay a Root Canal Treatment

2. What is root canal treatment? What is root canal treatment? It helps save the tooth that has been badly decayed or infected. In this procedure, the inside of the tooth is cleaned after removing the pulp and nerve.

3. Why should you get the treatment done? Getting a root canal treatment is important for the following reasons: • Infection in the tooth: If the inner tissue of the tooth gets infected it might result in severe infection. This can be sorted out with root canal treatment. Unbearable pain: Living with pain in the tooth is not an answer. Root canal treatment will alleviate the pain. Preventing abscess: Root canal treatment removes the bacteria which could lead to an abscess. Saving your teeth: Root canal treatment helps save your teeth and prevents any further problems. The pain won’t go on its own: Minor relief of pain is no guarantee that everything is fine. It might mean that nerves are being affected and the problem might increase in the days to come. Root canal treatment helps avoid such problems. • • • •

4. What can be achieved with treatment? What are the symptoms that suggest you need treatment? • Normal sensation in your teeth • Better chewing • Prevents decay of other teeth • Retains natural appearance • Shooting pain while chewing • Swollen gums • If gums become dark • Sensitivity • A cracked or chipped tooth • Pimples on or near the gums

5. Contact Us Contact Dr. Shivesh Ruparelia and his team at Woolwich Dental Group for the best root canal treatment in Guelph. Our Guelph dental team is very friendly and compassionate and offers full support to alleviate the fears of your child and make their dental experience easy and fun.