How Do I Know If My Tooth Is Infected? by Clayton Dental Office | Jul 20, 2026July 20th, 2026 | My Tooth HurtsSome tooth infections cause severe pain, while others cause very little discomfort. Common signs include lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, pain... Read More
Can I Avoid a Root Canal by Clayton Dental Office | Jul 20, 2026July 20th, 2026 | My Tooth HurtsSometimes you can, and sometimes you can’t. If the problem is caught early, a filling or crown may be enough to save the tooth. Once the nerve... Read More
Does a Root Canal Hurt? by Clayton Dental Office | Jul 20, 2026July 20th, 2026 | My Tooth HurtsThis is one of the questions we hear most often, and the answer surprises many patients. Modern root canals are performed using local anesthetic, so... Read More
Do I Need Antibiotics for a Tooth Infection? by Clayton Dental Office | Jul 20, 2026July 20th, 2026 | My Tooth HurtsNot always. Antibiotics can help when an infection has spread or there’s significant swelling, but they usually don’t fix the source of... Read More
Can an Infected Tooth Stop Hurting? by Clayton Dental Office | Jul 20, 2026July 20th, 2026 | My Tooth HurtsYes, and that’s one of the reasons dental infections can be misleading. As the nerve inside a tooth becomes more damaged, the pain may... Read More
