What Are Signs I May Need a Root Canal?

Watch this video to learn more about the symptoms that can indicate when root canal therapy is necessary to save your tooth.

A question I get a lot is ‘Doc, do I need a root canal?’ Well, what are some of the warning signs that you might? Well, if you have a tooth that’s sensitive to hot or cold, 30 minutes, not 30 seconds after you eat or drink something, that may be an indication. Do you have a tooth that’s waking up in the middle of the night? Sometimes a tooth may need root canal therapy and has no symptoms at all. That’s why we use technology like this to show a 3D picture of your tooth and help determine if your tooth needs a root canal. If you think you might need a root canal, please give us a call and we’ll check your insurance for you.












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    About John Hopkins, DDS

    After attending Tulane University and receiving his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Mississippi in 1977, Dr. Hopkins graduated from the prestigious Emory University School of Dentistry in Atlanta, Georgia.

    At Emory, Dr. Hopkins studied directly under Dr. Ronald Goldstein, considered the father of modern aesthetic dentistry.

    Following graduation from Emory in 1981, Dr. Hopkins joined an esteemed multi-specialty practice in Palm Beach, Florida, where he honed his skills in numerous dental specialties: endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery and aesthetics.

    While in Florida, Dr. Hopkins also completed the continuum at the Pankey Institute, the most renowned dental education institute in the world.

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