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Cue the Jaws theme because we’re about to talk about the dreaded root canals. It’s unfortunate, but we find that people always associate root canals with some of the most painful, awful things you can experience. When in all truthfulness, they’re a real tooth and lifesaver. In the past, when a patient traveled to the dentist with a decaying or broken tooth, the diseased nerve would simply be removed. However, advancements in dentistry and endodontics allow us to save your natural tooth via a root canal. During your procedure, your Townsend dentist will remove the decay and seal your cleaned out tooth with a porcelain crown for a naturally beautiful restored tooth. Are you struggling with endodontic issues? Here are some common signs you’ll want to be on the lookout for.

  • Inflammation and tenderness in the gums
  • Teeth are sensitive to hot and cold foods
  • Tenderness when chewing and biting
  • Tooth discoloration
  • Unexplained pain in the nearby lymph nodes