{"id":39,"date":"2017-08-20T23:43:54","date_gmt":"2017-08-20T23:43:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/blog\/?p=39"},"modified":"2017-12-11T15:03:16","modified_gmt":"2017-12-11T15:03:16","slug":"root-canal-in-texarkana-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/blog\/root-canal-in-texarkana-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Having Pain in a Tooth? 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When you visit your dentist, they might recommend that you undergo a root canal in Texarkana. What is a root canal, and how can it vanquish your pain and get your oral health back on track?<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>A Root Canal Can Remove the Cause of Your Pain<\/h2>\n<p>You may have heard horror stories about root canals, but the truth is that modern dental techniques make this treatment fairly painless. Furthermore, it can play an important role in getting your smile back to its best.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/oral-health\/guide\/dental-root-canals#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">root canal<\/a> might become necessary when a tooth becomes seriously decayed or damaged. During the procedure, your dentist will remove the decay or infected area from your teeth. Then, you\u2019ll receive a crown to seal the tooth and protect it against future problems.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the extent of damage to your tooth, a root canal can be either a minor procedure or a major one. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/about-us.html\">dentist in Texarkana<\/a> will take steps to make sure you\u2019re as comfortable as possible while you\u2019re receiving treatment.<\/p>\n<h2>Benefits of a Root Canal<\/h2>\n<p>A root canal can relieve your pain, but it can do even more. If you receive timely treatment, your dentist might be able to use a root canal to save your tooth from extraction. Furthermore, by getting rid of an infected area, this procedure can prevent abscesses and other painful and serious oral health conditions.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Know If You Need a Root Canal<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, pain in your tooth might be because of natural sensitivity or other causes. However, the problem could be much worse than that. If you notice any of the following symptoms, it\u2019s time to visit your dentist to find out if you need a root canal:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Serious pain when you bite down.<\/li>\n<li>Sensitivity to extreme hot or cold that doesn\u2019t go away when you remove the source of the change in temperature.<\/li>\n<li>A pimple-like bump on your gums.<\/li>\n<li>Tenderness or swelling in your gums.<\/li>\n<li>A tooth that is significantly darker than the ones around it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep in mind that you won\u2019t always have obvious symptoms if you need a root canal in Texarkana. That\u2019s why it is so important that you visit your dentist at least twice a year. He or she can make a thorough examination of your mouth and recommend treatment for any problems that you might not have noticed yet.<\/p>\n<p>Tired of tooth pain? Root canals have a bad reputation, but they can actually relieve your agony and improve your oral health.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Torin Marracino is one of your friendly and passionate dental professionals at Pleasant Grove Family Dentistry. He loves to help patients achieve great oral health, whether that happens through root canals or other treatments. If you\u2019re concerned about tooth pain, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">contact our office<\/a> at 903-838-9700.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Toothaches are the worst! A bad pain in your mouth can stop you from enjoying your favorite foods, affect your mood for the worse, and put a damper on your overall quality of life. Fortunately, you don\u2019t have to live with the agony. 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