Do you have a severe toothache or prolonged sensitivity to heat and cold? If so, you need to schedule an appointment with our dentist in South Bend, Indiana, for emergency treatment. Depending on the cause of your dental pain, Dr. Kosek may recommend a root canal treatment. Root canals can save abscessed teeth so you can avoid dental extraction.
Here’s what you need to know about root canal therapy. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our South Bend dental office.
Signs You May Need a Root Canal
Always call our office at the first sign of dental pain or discomfort. The sooner you call, the more likely we’ll be able to restore your oral health without the need for invasive procedures or tooth extraction.
Signs you may need root canal therapy include:
- Dental abscess (looks like a pimple on the gums)
- Prolonged sensitivity to heat and cold
- Pain upon biting or chewing
- Pain when you touch the tooth
- Severe toothache
- Darkening of the tooth
- Chipped or cracked tooth
- Loose tooth
- Swollen gums
If you have any of the above symptoms of an infected tooth, it’s time to schedule an appointment with our South Bend dentist. During your appointment, Dr. Kosek will examine the inside of your mouth and take X-rays. With this information, he’ll be able to diagnose and treat the source of your pain. If Dr. Kosek finds that your tooth is infected, he may recommend root canal treatment.
Request an Appointment with Dr. Kosek
Our dentist in South Bend, Indiana, is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment and learn if you’re a candidate for root canal therapy, please call Douglas J. Kosek DDS at (574) 232-2992. You may also fill out our online contact form and someone from our team will reach out to you soon.