{"id":101,"date":"2017-05-01T23:17:22","date_gmt":"2017-05-01T23:17:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.parkerdentalandortho.com\/blog\/?p=101"},"modified":"2019-07-16T21:49:23","modified_gmt":"2019-07-16T21:49:23","slug":"hurley-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parkerdentalandortho.com\/blog\/hurley-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Hurley Dentist Explains the Truth About Root Canals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-102\" src=\"https:\/\/www.parkerdentalandortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/iStock-477695713-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Your Hurley dentist uses digital x-rays to diagnose dental problems.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.parkerdentalandortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/iStock-477695713-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.parkerdentalandortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/iStock-477695713-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.parkerdentalandortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/iStock-477695713-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.parkerdentalandortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/iStock-477695713.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Root Canal\u2014two small words that can make any adult feel weak in the knees. But you should know there\u2019s no reason to cringe at the thought of this procedure. Our dentists at Parker Dental &amp; Orthodontics believe in making each dental appointment as pleasant and painless as possible. The only reason your Hurley dentist would recommend a root canal is to save your natural teeth. Your dentist will work with you to develop the best plan to help you do just that. Let\u2019s look at what root canal therapy really is, how to know if you need it, and the process to give you a better understanding.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>The Truth About Root Canals<\/h2>\n<p>So, what is root canal therapy really? Root canals are performed to save a dying tooth from becoming further infected and spreading infections. Although our teeth were originally made to last a lifetime, certain circumstances cause unexpected infections like trauma or the buildup of dental bacteria.<\/p>\n<p>If left untreated, your teeth will start to decay all the way from the root of your tooth (on the inside) and eventually die. Our dental professionals can perform this \u201clife-saving\u201d procedure to get your oral health back on track! Not only will they remove every sign of infection, but they will fill the tooth with a biocompatible material, and seal the area with a CEREC same day dental crown. This quick ending to your root canal will keep your tooth from getting infected by dangerous bacteria in the future.<\/p>\n<h2>Signs of a Dying tooth<\/h2>\n<p>Your teeth are constantly vulnerable to infection. Sometimes, dental bacteria can get the best of us in certain situations. For instance, if you had recently taken a blow to the jaw and cracked a tooth, the food you\u2019ve been eating, plaque, and other dangerous debris could be building up inside your tooth. There are telltale signs of tooth infections, and unfortunately, most of them are painful. You will be able to feel or see symptoms like these if you have an infected tooth:<\/p>\n<h3>Abscess<\/h3>\n<p>Essentially a hole in the jaw bone that shows up as a black spot during dental x-rays because the bone does not grow in that area. Healthy jaw bones won\u2019t grow in an area contaminated with infection.<\/p>\n<h3>Fistula (bump) on gums<\/h3>\n<p>Typically, a white, yellow, or red pimple looking bump that appears on your gum line. You can tell that this comes from infection because your body is trying to rid the infection by venting it out with bodily fluids such as blood or puss.<\/p>\n<h3>Positional pain<\/h3>\n<p>Tooth pain that occurs when you lie down or suddenly stand up. This can be a sign of an abscess or dead tooth.<\/p>\n<h3>Referred pain<\/h3>\n<p>Pain that not only occurs in your tooth but another part of your body. Additional pain can occur in your jaw, ear, neck, or surrounding teeth.<\/p>\n<h3>Spontaneous pain<\/h3>\n<p>Tooth pain that occurs from a stimulus, like a hot or cold drink. Sometimes this can also be caused by extremely sweet foods or drinks as well.<\/p>\n<h2>Get a Professional\u2019s Opinion<\/h2>\n<p>Parker Dental &amp; Orthodontics is equipped with the modern technology you need. If you\u2019ve noticed any of these signs of an infected, dying tooth, call our office. Sometimes other dental practices may misdiagnose your symptoms of an infected tooth. Even if you\u2019ve seen another dentist, it\u2019s important to get a second opinion, especially when it comes to a dangerously infected tooth. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parkerdentalandortho.com\/locations.html\">Contact our office<\/a> to schedule an appointment!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Root Canal\u2014two small words that can make any adult feel weak in the knees. But you should know there\u2019s no reason to cringe at the thought of this procedure. Our dentists at Parker Dental &amp; Orthodontics believe in making each dental appointment as pleasant and painless as possible. The only reason your Hurley dentist would [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-101","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Your Hurley Dentist Explains the Truth About Root Canals - Parker Dental &amp; Orthodontics Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Parker Dental &amp; Orthodontics work to prevent dental problems and save your smiles. 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