• Lingering sensitivity to cold or heat
• Extreme response to cold or heat
• Sensitivity to sweets
• Pain to biting and chewing
• Referred pain
• Spontaneous toothache
• Constant or intermittent pain
• Severe or throbbing pain
• Pain in response to atmospheric changes
• Pain in response to postural positions
• Swelling
• Discoloration of tooth
• Tenderness of the nearby gum
• A “pimple” or bump on the gum
Sometimes there are no symptoms, but the tooth may still require a root canal. (e.g. Your dentist or hygienist may see an infection on an x-ray) If any of these symptoms are present, it is wise to consult your dentist. These symptoms may represent something as simple as a cavity or may be as serious as an eminent heart attack. Your doctor will be able to treat or refer you as needed.