Endodontic Treatment in Toronto
Treatment for the Inside of Your Tooth
When the soft tissue inside a tooth becomes inflamed or infected, endodontic treatment may be recommended to address the problem and help preserve the natural tooth.
At Yonge & St. Clair Dental, we provide endodontic treatment in Toronto for patients experiencing tooth pain, sensitivity or other symptoms associated with damage or infection inside a tooth.
What Is Endodontic Treatment?
Endodontic treatment focuses on conditions affecting the dental pulp and tissues inside a tooth.
The dental pulp contains nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue. Deep decay, cracks, dental trauma or other damage can cause this tissue to become inflamed or infected.
Root canal treatment is one of the most common forms of endodontic treatment.
Signs You May Need Endodontic Treatment
Contact your dentist for an assessment if you experience:
• Persistent or severe toothache
• Lingering sensitivity to hot or cold
• Pain when biting or chewing
• Swelling or tenderness around a tooth
• A pimple or bump on the gums
• Tooth discolouration
• A cracked or significantly damaged tooth
These symptoms can have several possible causes, so a dental examination is required for an accurate diagnosis.
Why Is Endodontic Treatment Needed?
When clinically appropriate, endodontic treatment may help:
• Address infection or inflammation inside a tooth
• Relieve symptoms associated with an affected dental pulp
• Preserve a natural tooth that might otherwise require extraction
• Restore the tooth so it can continue to function
Your dentist will assess whether root canal treatment, another restorative procedure or tooth extraction is appropriate for your situation.
Endodontic Treatment vs. Tooth Extraction
A tooth with significant internal damage does not automatically need to be removed.
When the tooth can be predictably restored, root canal treatment may allow the natural tooth to remain in place.
If the tooth is severely damaged or cannot be restored, extraction may need to be considered. Your dentist will explain the available options after examining the tooth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is endodontic treatment the same as a root canal?
Root canal treatment is a common type of endodontic treatment. Endodontics refers more broadly to the diagnosis and treatment of conditions involving the dental pulp and tissues associated with the inside of a tooth.
How do I know if I need a root canal?
Persistent pain, prolonged sensitivity, swelling or pain when biting can indicate a problem, but only a dental examination and appropriate diagnostic imaging can determine whether root canal treatment is required.
Is root canal treatment painful?
Local anesthetic is typically used to help manage discomfort during the procedure. Individual experiences and post-treatment symptoms can vary.
Can endodontic treatment save my natural tooth?
When clinically appropriate and the tooth can be restored, root canal treatment may allow the natural tooth to remain functional rather than being extracted.
Will I need a dental crown after a root canal?
A crown may be recommended for certain root canal-treated teeth depending on the tooth’s location, remaining structure and functional requirements.
What happens if an infected tooth is not treated?
An untreated dental infection may progress and affect surrounding tissues. Persistent pain, swelling or other signs of infection should be assessed promptly.
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