Root canal treatment in Midland.

If a tooth is giving you trouble, have it checked. You might need a root canal if you notice one or more of these signs:

• Gum tenderness
• Tooth pain even when you are not eating or drinking
• Toothache in the middle of the night
• A discoloured tooth
• Toothache that gets worse when you bite or eat
• Recurring swelling or pimples on the gums
• Strong sensitivity to cold or heat

These signs do not always mean you need a root canal. Without treatment, an infection can spread and cause more pain or facial swelling. Please book an appointment for an exam.

A root canal removes the infection and keeps your natural tooth in place. If you put off a needed root canal, the tooth may have to be extracted.

Before anything else, our dentist will try to save your natural tooth. Once the treatment is completed, you can usually eat as before.

If a tooth does have to be extracted, there are ways to replace it for all ages, for example with a bridge or a dental implant.