What causes you to need a root canal? : Signs and Symptoms

When caries initially affects a tooth, it does not generate any type of pain. Pain occurs when the infection begins to progress and compromises the dentin. When the caries reaches the dental pulp, the pain is nocturnal and excruciating.

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Endodontics is the dental specialty that is responsible for removing dental pulp affected by caries. The endodontist must evaluate the symptoms presented by the patient and take an x-ray to confirm his diagnosis.

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It is important that you visit your dentist regularly so that to avoid the presence of cavities, and in case of any pain or discomfort, immediately visit him. The sooner your tooth can be treated, the better the outcome will likely be.

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What is a Root Canal? Everything you need to know

Caries not only affects the structure of the tooth (enamel and dentin), its progress does not stop until it reaches the dental pulp.

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It is just that moment that the pain is intense and leads the patient to a dental consultation. The dentist will perform a clinical and radiological evaluation.

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After reviewing the case, the dentist determines that an endodontic must be performed. What is a root canal? Endodontics is a dental treatment that removes the dental nerve affected by caries or trauma, and cleans the walls of the dental root.

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Root Canal Treatment for children

To perform a root treatment, the morphological characteristics of the primary tooth must be known. Keep in mind that caring for a child is more complex, so a correct anesthesia technique should be performed.


Although the basic aims of endodontic therapy in children are the same as those in adults, ie the removal of infection and chronic inflammation and thus the relief of associated pain, there are particular difficulties and considerations.

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Authors : Carrotte, P. Endodontic treatment for children. Br Dent J 198, 9–15 (2005).

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ENDODONTICS : What is Pulpitis?

When we speak of pulpitis, we mean inflammation of the dental pulp (dental nerve), and this happens due to trauma or advanced untreated caries. Its diagnosis is based on clinical and radiographic tests


Pulpitis is manifested by dental pain, and its treatment can be pharmacological, eliminate cavities and restore the tooth, and in some cases perform root canal treatment. If the pulpitis is not treated it can end in a much more serious and painful infectious process.

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Root Canal Treatment Procedure - Step by step

Endodontics is a dental procedure that is performed when the dental pulp is affected by caries or trauma. Many patients fear this procedure because it is related to pain.


When performing endodontics, the dentist must follow a series of steps that include the clinical evaluation, pharmacological procedure and radiographic examinations. Learn how to perform an endodontic, step by step.

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