Does a root canal bleed?

A root canal is a procedure that relieves toothache brought in by decay or an abscessed tooth. Root canal therapy entails removing the infected pulp of a tooth, cleaning and disinfecting the insides, and filling the space with synthetic material. A root canal treatment becomes unavoidable when a dental cavity is left untreated for prolonged times, and the oral bacteria seeps into the infected tooth’s pulp. Moreover, another ostensible cause of root canal is trauma or injury. A root canal therapy is a standard procedure with excellent success rates. Some of the veritable advantages of root canal therapy are:

• Prevention of dental infection from spreading to other teeth
• Mitigating symptoms associated with an infected tooth
• Reducing the risks of jawbone damage
• Eliminate the need for tooth extraction

Now that we have touched upon the basics of a root canal let us try to answer the looming question of whether root canals bleed or bleed.

In usual circumstances, root canals do not bleed. After root canal therapy, some pain and swelling that lasts for two to three days are normal. However, bleeding may signify a re-infection or a root canal failure. If you experience bleeding after getting a root canal done, visit your dentist at the earliest. They will perform an X-ray to determine the cause of the bleeding. At times, a recurring gingival infection may also be the reason why you might be bleeding after a root canal. Although root canals have a 98 percent success rate, failure is inevitable in some cases. Therefore, in addition to bleeding, some of the signs that you should be vigilant about after a root canal therapy include:

• Persistent pain
• Swollen gums
• Tooth discoloration
• Sinus problems
• Dental abscess
• Pus or drainage

In case of a root canal failure or the propping up of a re-infection, alternative treatments are available. 

Schedule your appointment with a dentist today and get the treatment on time!