Who Needs a Root Canal?
If you’re experiencing severe tooth pain, sensitivity, or swelling around a tooth, you may need a root canal. This treatment is ideal for individuals with deep cavities, cracked teeth, or infections that affect the tooth’s pulp. At Desert Pearl Dentistry, we offer gentle root canal treatments to relieve pain and restore function.
When the Pulp Is Inflamed or Infected
The pulp is the soft tissue inside your tooth. Deep decay, a crack, or an injury can inflame or infect it, which often leads to tooth pain or swelling.
“Endodontic treatment is necessary when the pulp, the soft tissue inside the root canal, becomes inflamed or infected.”
American Association of Endodontists, “Root Canal Explained”