"Root canal" sounds scary, but it's a routine treatment that relieves pain and saves a tooth that would otherwise be lost. Here's how to know when you might need one.
What a root canal actually does
When decay or injury reaches the soft pulp inside a tooth, it becomes infected and painful. A root canal removes that infected pulp, disinfects the inside of the tooth and seals it — letting you keep your natural tooth instead of extracting it.
Warning signs to watch for
See a dentist soon if you have: persistent or throbbing toothache, lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, pain when biting, a swollen or tender gum, or a darkening tooth. These can mean the pulp is infected.
Is it painful?
With modern anaesthesia and techniques, a root canal feels much like a normal filling. At Omega Dental we focus on painless treatment — many cases are completed comfortably, sometimes in a single visit.
What happens if you wait
An untreated infection can spread, cause an abscess, and may lead to losing the tooth entirely. Treating it early is simpler, cheaper and saves your natural tooth.