One of the most frequent treatment processes in dentistry is root canal treatment or nerve extraction.... Nerve extraction is done with the aim of removing and draining the tooth canals.... But the question is, what are the signs of reaching the nerve of the tooth?... How do we know that the tooth has reached the nerve?. And when does a tooth need nerve extraction? Maybe all of us have gone to the dentist at least once with symptoms of severe toothache and performed the nerve extraction process... But toothache is not the only sign of tooth reaching the nerve.... Join us in this article from the dental website of Dr. Benianian to familiarize you with the symptoms of reaching the tooth nerve, or in other words, the symptoms of tooth nerve extraction to tooth extraction... Before examining the symptoms of a tooth that has reached the nerve, we should know when the tooth needs to be extracted.... Extracting the tooth is necessary in cases like the following... ### 1... severe tooth decay If the tooth decay is not treated, it can pass through the tooth enamel over time and reach the dentin layer and finally the dental pulp... But many patients ask: how long does it take for the tooth decay to reach the nerve? The exact answer to this question depends on the severity of the decay, oral hygiene conditions, diet and the individual's immune system, but usually this process may take from several months to several years.. When the pulp is exposed to the bacteria caused by the decay, the tooth may become infected or severely inflamed.. Cold... In this case, removing the nerve is the only way to save that tooth. In a situation where a tooth breaks or cracks for any reason, there is actually a way for bacteria to penetrate into that tooth... that is, bacteria enter the tooth pulp from that broken or cracked point and infect your tooth within a few days. Trauma from a severe impact such as an accident or sports can damage the tooth pulp... even if the tooth is not broken or decayed.... In some cases, damage to the nerve may lead to the gradual death of the pulp, which requires nerve removal to prevent pain and infection... ### 4... Abscess or infection around the root of the tooth may reach the root of the tooth or its surroundings... It causes the formation of a small pus, a cyst called an abscess... This condition is usually accompanied by severe pain, swelling, and sometimes fever. Abnormal and continuous sensitivity of the tooth to temperature changes, especially when the pain continues after removal of the stimulus, can indicate inflammation or damage to the pulp. Veneers or dental laminates. It is done... it prevents possible pain or infection in the future... especially when a significant part of the tooth structure is shaved or the tooth is subjected to constant pressure, denervation can be done as a preventive measure and the basis of long-term success of cosmetic treatment... What is it?.. and how do we know that the tooth has reached the nerve?... Symptoms of the tooth nerve Now that you know when a tooth needs a nerve extraction, it's time to check out the signs of a tooth extraction and how to tell if a tooth has impacted... 1 .... feeling pain in the tooth 2 .... Swelling of the face 3 .... increased tooth sensitivity 4 .... Bad breath 5 .... Color change of external tooth enamel 6 ... sensitivity to touch and chewing 7 .... breaking teeth 8 .... Abscess It is the responsibility of the dentist to accurately diagnose the need or not for root canal treatment. Therefore, it is better to refrain from making any decisions before visiting the doctor. Toothache is one of the common symptoms of infection, reaching the nerve of the tooth and signs of the need for tooth extraction. This pain usually starts while sleeping or resting and has several main characteristics: - It becomes more severe with the passage of time - There is no other way to relieve it except by taking painkillers... - Home remedies for toothache are not the answer to this pain.... Although toothache at night can have various reasons, in most cases it is caused by tooth decay and infection. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen will help reduce your pain.... ### 2... facial swelling Swelling of the face is another sign of the tooth reaching the nerve. Damage to the tooth root can lead to an abscess and swelling of the face. The area around the root of the tooth... The tooth comes.** If your tooth is sensitive to cold or heat, it is better to treat your tooth as soon as possible... because the decay of your tooth may be superficial and can be resolved by tooth restoration... otherwise, you may have to undergo root canal treatment and nerve extraction... Another symptom of the tooth reaching the nerve is bad breath... If your bad breath is caused by symptoms such as tooth extraction... teeth, it is possible that the tooth is infected or inflamed... When the root of the tooth is affected by the infection bacteria can penetrate the root and irritate it... This causes inflammation and infection in the root area of the tooth... Then enzymes and chemicals produced by bacteria in this area produce foul-smelling gases that cause an unpleasant smell in your mouth... Stand in front of the mirror, open your mouth and look at the outer surface of your teeth... If the color of the outer surface of your teeth or teeth changes from white to black, it means the possibility of decay and There is tooth damage and this can be one of the symptoms of the tooth reaching the nerve... Of course, the change in tooth color is not 100%, but it is better according to the dentist's diagnosis... If necessary, the dentist can save you from **nerve extraction** of your tooth!.. ### 6... sensitivity to touch and chewing Another symptom of the tooth reaching the nerve, which is relatively common, is sensitivity to handling and chewing food.. If you have symptoms of tooth decay, the methods of **treatment of tooth decay at home** and **treatment of tooth root infection at home** will not help you, and you should definitely visit a specialist dentist.... ### 7... Tooth fracture The last sign of reaching the tooth nerve is a broken tooth.... A broken tooth is a sign of ** internal tooth decay or infection ** which warns you to treat your tooth root and repair your ** broken tooth ** as soon as possible... ** because otherwise, you will have to pull your tooth.** ### 8 .... Abscess formation When the infection caused by damage to the pulp spreads to the root of the tooth and surrounding tissues, it may lead to swelling and abscess formation in the gums. This abscess is usually accompanied by severe pain, pus discharge and sometimes bad breath and indicates an urgent need for denervation or similar treatment. ### How do we know that the tooth has reached the nerve?... To detect the tooth reaching the nerve, check for symptoms such as severe and continuous pain, long-term sensitivity to cold and heat, tooth discoloration, swelling or abscess in the gum, and pain when chewing or pressure.. Also, by observing deep decay that has approached or entered the dark area around the tooth, reaching the tooth nerve is determined on radiographs.. This indicates an infection or abscess that confirms the need for nerve extraction... that has reached the nerve, you should see a dentist immediately.... During this time, you can reduce the pain temporarily by taking over-the-counter painkillers and avoiding very cold or hot foods and rinsing your mouth with salt water until specialized treatment... ### Has the toothache reached the nerve?.. Not necessarily.... Toothache can have various causes.... For example, surface decay, tooth sensitivity, gum inflammation or cracking.... If the pain is severe, continuous or accompanied by symptoms such as sensitivity If it is long-term, swollen or abscessed, it is likely that the nerve is damaged and should be checked by a dentist. Whether the tooth has reached the nerve or not, you can visit Dr. Banyanian's dental clinic.. Dr. Benianian's dental clinic is one of the best dental clinics in Tehran that provides all services related to the treatment of teeth that have reached the nerve and tooth restoration... It is offered all over Tehran... If you want to do a free nerve extraction through the form below. 88539720-021