If the tooth is painful or has an infection, then extraction is done to pull it out. To assess the condition, the dentist will first take an X-ray to see what is going on. Therefore, if it is the case, the dentist might send you to a specialist.
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When a tooth gets infected, it can be very painful. You will feel sensitivity when your teeth come into contact with something cold or hot thing. The pain could be temporary or constant which could spread to the other parts of your mouth.
Book an appointmentTo diagnose the condition, the dentist will take an X-ray to analyse which tooth is infected. Then, accordingly, the treatment will be decided. Usually, the dentist will perform a root canal, which means cleaning out the inside of the tooth and sealing it. This procedure is not too painful. It helps you keep your natural tooth. After the root canal, the dentist will usually place a crown on the tooth to make it stronger.
