Endodontic treatment treats the inside of the tooth. Endodontic treatment is necessary when the pulp becomes inflamed or infected. The inflammation or infection can have a variety of causes: deep decay, repeated dental procedures on the tooth, faulty crowns, or a crack or chip in the tooth. In addition, trauma to a tooth may cause pulp damage even if the tooth has no visible chips or cracks. If pulp inflammation or infection is left untreated, it can cause pain or lead to an abscess.

Common Symptoms requiring an RCT:

 • Severe tooth pain, typically relieved by cold water and increases with the intake of hot liquids.
 • Pain worsens when you lie down and reduces when you sit up.
 • Pain stays for a long time after consuming cold things.
 • Swelling around the tooth.
 • Constant tooth pain.
 • Pain when chewing.
 • Tooth pain referred to head and ears as well.
 • Tooth sensitivity on consuming sweets.
If you have any of the above stated symptoms, it would be advisable that you visit your dentist, since he is the best person to judge whether you have a root canal disease or not, as some of these symptoms may be due to other problems as well.