{"id":205,"date":"2022-11-16T18:01:07","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T18:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/?p=205"},"modified":"2025-08-01T16:35:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T16:35:37","slug":"do-i-need-a-root-canal-if-my-tooth-stopped-hurting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/16\/do-i-need-a-root-canal-if-my-tooth-stopped-hurting\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Still Need a Root Canal if My Tooth Stopped Hurting?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_370733797__1___1668620688_76202-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"a person holding their face because they have a toothache\" class=\"wp-image-206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_370733797__1___1668620688_76202-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_370733797__1___1668620688_76202-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_370733797__1___1668620688_76202.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One telltale sign that you need a root canal is if you have a persistent toothache that won\u2019t seem to go away. If you choose to wait it out in hopes that the pain will go away, it likely will, but not because the problem disappeared. Despite your best intentions, waiting to address a tooth infection because you don\u2019t want to receive a root canal can cause more harm than good to your smile. Read on to learn whether you need to still receive root canal therapy even if your tooth has stopped hurting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Toothaches?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A toothache is often the result when harmful oral bacteria gain access to the more vulnerable inner structure of teeth, but how does this happen if it\u2019s protected by several layers? Bacteria consume sugars and carbohydrates left over whenever you chew your food, and in return, they produce waste in the form of acid that can erode enamel and allow bacteria to burrow their way deep within a tooth. When they enter the inner chamber, they\u2019ll come into contact with the pulp, which is a collection of nerves and soft tissues\u2014think of it as the heart of a tooth. When the pulp becomes attacked by bacteria, it causes a toothache which only a root canal can stop. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does it Mean if My Tooth Stops Hurting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a tooth infection and suddenly you no longer have a toothache, it doesn\u2019t mean that your body was able to fight off the infection. In fact, it\u2019s likely a sign that the infection has progressed to kill the pulp, causing the pain to suddenly stop. While many patients take this as a sign that they no longer need a root canal, it may actually mean that they need a tooth extraction in order to prevent the infection from spreading to surrounding teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Root Canals Painful?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the main reasons why people don\u2019t immediately visit their emergency dentist if they have a toothache is because they\u2019re scared that getting a root canal will be a painful and uncomfortable experience. Despite this being the treatment\u2019s reputation, root canals actually help <em>relieve<\/em> pain, not cause more of it. Many people associate excruciating toothaches caused by infections with the treatment itself, even though that\u2019s not the case. Before your dentist gains access to the inner chamber to sanitize and clear out any bacteria, they\u2019ll numb your mouth so you don\u2019t feel a thing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though it may be tempting to avoid the emergency dentist at all costs if you have a toothache, this will likely put you in an even worse position, requiring you to sacrifice one of your pearly whites instead of simply treating it. By seeking timely help from a professional, you\u2019ll be able to save yourself money, time, and stress, which is well worth it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Arrechea has over 20 years of experience practicing dentistry and loves seeing her patients smile and feel confident in their oral health. She\u2019s proud to offer removable full and partial dentures as well as relining services to help her patients get the most out of their replacement teeth. To learn whether your dentures need to be adjusted, visit Daily Smiles Dental Dallas\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailysmilesdental.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call 214-624-6221 today to schedule an examination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One telltale sign that you need a root canal is if you have a persistent toothache that won\u2019t seem to go away. If you choose to wait it out in hopes that the pain will go away, it likely will, but not because the problem disappeared. 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