Do I Need A Root Canal Quiz

Disclaimer: We are not dentists; this is not professional medical advice.

That being said, many people wonder if they need a root canal when they experience dental pain. The only way to know for sure is to visit a dentist, but there are some signs that may indicate that a root canal is necessary.

If you have tooth pain that:

- gets worse when you eat or drink something hot or cold

- lingers even after you've taken over-the-counter pain medication

- is accompanied by gum swelling or tenderness

Do you have intense tooth pain? Does your tooth feel sensitive to hot and cold temperatures? Are you experiencing bad breath or a bad taste in your mouth? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might need a root canal.

During a root canal procedure, the pulp inside your tooth is removed. The pulp is the soft tissue that contains blood vessels and nerves. Once the pulp is removed, the empty space is cleaned and sealed.

Root canals are usually performed by dentists or endodontists (a dentist who specializes in treating conditions of the teeth's pulp). If you think you may need a root canal, schedule an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible so they can evaluate your symptoms and determine the best course of treatment.

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1What is the main reason you may need a root canal?

Choose an answer
You have been experiencing pain in your tooth or jaw
You have increased sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures
I don't know

2What are some other symptoms you may experience if you need a root canal?

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Swelling in your gums
Darkening of your tooth
A pimple on your gum

3What is the best way to prevent needing a root canal?

Choose an answer
Practice good oral hygiene
Visit your dentist regularly
Avoid eating sugary foods

4Do you have tooth pain?

Choose an answer
Sharp pain when you bite down
Pain that is worse at night
Throbbing pain that radiates to your ear, jaw, or neck

5Are your teeth sensitive to hot or cold?

Choose an answer
Yes
No
Sometimes

6Do you have swelling in your mouth?

Choose an answer
Yes
No
A little bit

7Do you have bad breath?

Choose an answer
Yes
No
Sometimes

8Do you have a fever?

Choose an answer
I'm not sure
No
Yes

9Do you have discharge from your teeth?

Choose an answer
Yes
No
I'm not sure

10Do you have pimples on the gums?

Choose an answer
I'm not sure
Yes
No

11What is the best way to treat a toothache?

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Rinse your mouth with warm water
Place a cold compress on your cheek
All of the above

12What is the best way to prevent gum disease?

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Practice good oral hygiene
Quit smoking
Visit your dentist regularly

13Have you been to the dentist for a long time?

Choose an answer
Yes
No
I don't remember

14How often do you have to endure pain?

Choose an answer
Often
I don't remember
Maybe a couple of times a week

15Are you ready to do it if necessary right away?

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Yes
No
I'm not sure