If you have persistent, acute dental pain, you may be in need of a root canal. The procedure may have a bad reputation, but if you have the right dentists, they can be quick and extremely effective. If you’re in the Greater Cincinnati area, you’re lucky to be near the family dentistry office of Lowitz & Meier. They have an incredible reputation for providing friendly, skilled, and affordable dental care for all the members of your family. Whether you need dentures, oral surgery, crowns, or a root canal, they’ve got you covered.

You need a root canal when your tooth is damaged by an infection or an ignored cavity. Signs you may need one include chronic tooth pain, sensitive teeth, jaw pain, headaches, bad breath, and sensitive gums. If something doesn’t feel right, the first thing you should do is call a dentist. 

If you don’t get the root canal you need, there can be serious consequences, such as:

• Infection: If you ignore an infected tooth, you run the risk of letting that infection spread to other parts of your mouth. This could lead to more pain, gum damage, and loss of teeth.
• Difficulty Eating & Chewing: Without a root canal treatment, your pain will increase exponentially, eventually making it very difficult for you to eat and chew.
• Jaw Damage & Pain: Infections can not only spread to other teeth, but if you have an infected root, it can spread  to your jaw bone as well. This complication can be extremely painful and much more difficult to treat. It’s best to catch a painful tooth early and get the root canal you need. Otherwise, treatment will become much more involved, invasive, and costly.

To learn more about root canals or to schedule your appointment with Lowitz & Meier, call them today at (513) 521-8900, or learn more about their services and team online.