Root canal?

what does it feel like when you need a root canal? I have a small dull ache on the right side of my chin. Hurts a little more when I bite. Think this sounds like a root problem or just a cavity?

Root canal?
It sounds to me like a small cavity. However, even a little decay needs to be treated right away so it doesn't get any worse. Go to your dentist, have some x-rays taken, and he'll get you fixed. From the descriptions that you're giving, it doesn't sound bad enough to need a root canal...yet...
Reply:A root canal is usually done when there is an abscess (which maybe caused by decay or trauma) or if the nerve is dead for some reason. There does not have to be decay involved. There may be pain, swelling or none of the above when a root canal needs to be done.





A dull ache and pain when one bites can be cause by many things. A tooth that is cracked, has a periodontal abscess, clinching or grinding your teeth, periodontal problems, decay and so on.


Go to a dentist. It is the only why to find out for sure what the problem is. It is difficult to make an accurate diagnosis unless there can be an examination and x-rays. The sooner the better, if there is a problem it needs to be dealt with before it becomes worse.
Reply:This sounds more like a small cavity. If you needed a root canal then you tooth would be sensitive to hot, cold, pressure, keeps you awake or wakes you up, and even swelling. The pain you feel with a tooth that needed a root canal is a throbbing pain almost like you can feel your heart beating in your tooth.