How can a tooth be inflamed without causing any symptoms?Why does a symptom-free tooth sometimes still need root canal treatment?

Inflammation usually brings clear, easily recognisable symptoms—think of the skin: pain, swelling, heat, loss of function.When we hear the word inflammation, we naturally think of pain.But is pain always present? The answer is no.There are so-called “silent” or hidden inflammations (also known as chronic foci). How a tooth can become inflamed without pain In the … Continue reading How can a tooth be inflamed without causing any symptoms?Why does a symptom-free tooth sometimes still need root canal treatment?

How can a root-treated tooth still hurt?

This is a question dentists often have to answer when a previously root-treated tooth is suspected as the source of new discomfort. “If the nerve has been removed, how can it hurt?” Root canal therapy removes the dental pulp (the nerve and blood supply), so many people assume the tooth can never hurt again.But pain … Continue reading How can a root-treated tooth still hurt?

Emergency dental appointment

Unfortunately, there are times when severe, throbbing, radiating tooth pain appears—sometimes so intense that even painkillers bring little relief and sleep becomes impossible.In some cases, a swelling next to the tooth may also develop. How we handle emergencies Even though appointments are normally scheduled in advance, in such cases we do our best to provide … Continue reading Emergency dental appointment