dental hygiene
A root canal is a dental treatment that saves a tooth instead of pulling it out. Deep inside every tooth there’s soft tissue called the pulp. That’s where the nerves and blood vessels are. If that area gets infected because of a deep cavity or a crack, the pain can become hard to ignore, especially when you’re trying to eat or even sip something cold.
Why the tooth hurts so much
• Deep decay, which often starts as a tiny spot that nobody pays attention to
• A cracked tooth sometimes lets bacteria reach the center, even if the crack looks minor.
• An old filling that no longer seals properly, and it happens more often than people expect
• Sometimes the warning is swelling instead of pain, which catches people off guard
What happens after you leave?
Your mouth can feel sore for a day or two. That’s pretty normal. The area has been worked on, after all. Most people manage it with the advice their dentist gives them, then they get back to regular life sooner than they expected.
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