{"id":126,"date":"2024-02-08T15:27:53","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T15:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.endodonticsworcester.com\/blog\/?p=126"},"modified":"2025-06-09T15:03:33","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T15:03:33","slug":"do-you-need-a-root-canal-if-your-tooth-stops-hurting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.endodonticsworcester.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/08\/do-you-need-a-root-canal-if-your-tooth-stops-hurting\/","title":{"rendered":"Has Your Toothache Subsided? Here\u2019s Why You Still Might Need a Root Canal"},"content":{"rendered":"
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From a sharp, stabbing pain to a dull, consistent soreness, discomfort is one of the most common symptoms of a severely decayed or infected tooth. Oftentimes, this warrants root canal treatment (don\u2019t worry \u2013 the procedure is nothing like its bad reputation), but what happens if your toothache subsides? Do you still need a root canal<\/a> if your tooth stops hurting? Read on to learn the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

So, Do You Need a Root Canal If Your Tooth Stops Hurting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When a once painful toothache goes radio silent, patients often assume it\u2019s because the decay and infection have healed on their own. Sadly, that\u2019s not the case. It\u2019s actually because the damage has progressed to the point where the root was \u201ckilled,\u201d causing it to no longer register pain. It\u2019s not long after this that the infection can spread to the surrounding teeth, your gums, and throughout your body. In short, don\u2019t cancel your root canal procedure simply because your toothache has subsided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are There Any Treatments Other Than a Root Canal?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you, like many patients, are scared of getting a root canal, you might be wondering what your other treatment options are. In some cases, having the tooth extracted is also feasible. However, dental professionals only recommend having it removed when absolutely necessary. Plus, the root canal procedure is virtually painless thanks to the latest techniques, cutting-edge dental technology, powerful numbing agents, and effective dental sedation! With all of that said, your dentist or endodontist will review all of your treatment options (as well as the pros of each) when you come in for your exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy Moving Forward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that you can dramatically reduce your chances of needing a root canal with a few simple best practices, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n