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What are the signs that a tooth may need a root canal?

Published on: October 2, 2026

A tooth may require root canal treatment when the pulp, the soft tissue inside the tooth, becomes infected, severely inflamed or damaged. At Dr. Batra's Dental Care Clinic, certain symptoms can alert us that the tooth needs a closer examination. 🦷

You may need to get a tooth checked if you notice:

1. Persistent tooth pain that does not settle or keeps coming back.
2. Sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers even after the food or drink is removed.
3. Pain when biting or chewing, particularly if it is limited to one tooth.
4. Spontaneous or nighttime pain that occurs without eating or touching the tooth.
5. Swelling, tenderness, or a small pimple on the gum near the affected tooth, which can indicate infection.
6. Deep decay or a large cavity that has reached the inner part of the tooth.
7. A crack or dental injury that has affected the pulp.
8. Darkening or discoloration of a tooth, which can sometimes occur after pulp damage.

It is also possible to have a tooth with significant pulp damage without experiencing severe pain. That is why symptoms alone cannot confirm the need for root canal treatment. We examine the tooth and may use dental X-rays or other tests to check the condition of the pulp and surrounding tissues.

At Dr. Batra's Dental Care Clinic, we use these findings to determine whether root canal treatment is required and whether the natural tooth can be preserved.

📍 NAP Details:

Name: Dr. Batra's Dental Care Clinic
Address: Mallika Towers, Main Rd, opposite Kamal House, behind Sharma Medical Store, Ram Mandir Ward, Santaji Nagar, Bhandara, Maharashtra 441904
Phone: 9423407323

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Dr. Manish Batra

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Dr. Manish Batra

Cosmetic & Implantologist

Dr. Manish Batra is a Cosmetic & Implantologist and the founder of Dr. Batra’s Dental Care Clinic in Bhandara, established in 2006. He completed his BDS from Sharad Pawar Dental College in 2004 and has pursued certificate courses in dental implants, Full Mouth Rehabilitation (FMR), and cosmetic dentistry.

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