Symptoms Of Root Canal Disease

"Dr. Meis, what are the most common symptoms of root canal disease?"

	Lingering sensitivity to cold liquids
	Lingering sensitivity to hot liquids
	Sensitivity to sweets
	Pain to biting pressure
	Pain that is referred from a tooth to another area, such as the neck, temple, or the ear
	Spontaneous toothache, such as that experienced while reading a magazine, watching television, etc.
	Constant or intermittent pain
	Severe pain
	Throbbing pain
	Pain that may occur in response to atmospheric pressure changes, such as when flying or scuba diving
	Pain that may occur in response to postural changes, such as when going from a standing to a reclining position
	Swelling

If you have any of these symptoms, it would be wise to visit us at Siouxland Dental Health because you might have root canal disease or another dental problem.  Some of these symptoms may also be attributable to decay, defective fillings, periodontal diseases, cracked teeth, or other tooth or bite-related problems.  On other occasions, the symptoms may even be caused by disorders that are not related to the teeth.

For more information about how we at Siouxland Dental Health can help you with your root canal problems, call us at (888) 773-2203, we will be happy to talk with you.