{"id":22326,"date":"2023-04-22T15:18:20","date_gmt":"2023-04-22T10:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/?p=22326"},"modified":"2023-05-22T10:41:01","modified_gmt":"2023-05-22T05:41:01","slug":"what-happens-if-you-leave-a-root-canal-untreated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/what-happens-if-you-leave-a-root-canal-untreated\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens If You Leave A Root Canal Untreated?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a medical procedure done by the entrance of bacteria into the pulp. This causes infection and damage to the pulp. It protects our teeth and surroundings from infection and destruction. This procedure is delicate and invasive and local anesthesia is given to the patient before starting this procedure. It causes numbness and prevents pain and itching. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/orthodontists\/root-canal-treatment\/\">root canal treatment<\/a> has very effective results and it has gained popularity nowadays. Come and know <\/span><b>What Happens If You Leave A Root Canal Untreated in Dubai, Abu Dhabi &amp; Sharjah<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_It\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is It?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a revolutionary method that is performed for the removal of bacteria that has gained entry into your pulp. This is a delicate procedure that is done under the supervision of an expert endodontist. He will give you anesthesia and take out the pulp for cleaning and removal of all bacteria. The inside surface of the tooth is also disinfected, cleaned, and filled with a filling material. As all the nerves are numbed so you will not feel any pain or discomfort. The plus point of a root canal is that it does not involve the extraction of a tooth and the pulp is cleaned and inserted.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/what-happens-if-you-leave-a-root-canal-untreated\/#What_is_It\" >What is It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/what-happens-if-you-leave-a-root-canal-untreated\/#Benefits\" >Benefits:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/what-happens-if-you-leave-a-root-canal-untreated\/#Recovery_and_Results\" >Recovery and Results:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/what-happens-if-you-leave-a-root-canal-untreated\/#Why_get_a_Root_Canal_in_Time\" >Why get a Root Canal in Time?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/what-happens-if-you-leave-a-root-canal-untreated\/#Swollen_Jaws\" >Swollen Jaws:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/what-happens-if-you-leave-a-root-canal-untreated\/#Broken_Tooth\" >Broken Tooth:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/what-happens-if-you-leave-a-root-canal-untreated\/#Abscessed_Teeth\" >Abscessed Teeth:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/what-happens-if-you-leave-a-root-canal-untreated\/#Spread_of_Infection\" >Spread of Infection:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/what-happens-if-you-leave-a-root-canal-untreated\/#Risks_of_Delaying_a_Root_Canal\" >Risks of Delaying a Root Canal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/what-happens-if-you-leave-a-root-canal-untreated\/#Why_Choose_Us\" >Why Choose Us?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/what-happens-if-you-leave-a-root-canal-untreated\/#Dr_Tamim_Hasan\" >Dr. Tamim Hasan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is done all over the world and is versatile for its fruitful results. It is the most recommended dental procedure of all due to its numerous benefits such as<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It prevents the spread of infection to surrounding gums and jaws.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It does not involve tooth extraction but cleans the infected pulp.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It reduces pain and inflammation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The infected pulp destroys the tooth bone and may cause bone loss. It is secured by this root canal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recovery_and_Results\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recovery and Results:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not feel much pain after the root canal and sensitivity after the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/orthodontists\/root-canal-treatment\/\">root canal<\/a> lasts for at least one to two days. The after-symptoms are normal and you can have painkillers if you feel more pain and discomfort. The patient completely recovers within one to two weeks and the intensity of after effects also lessen. You will notice instant results and gets relief from pain and discomfort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23045\" src=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/What-Happens-If-You-Leave-A-Root-Canal-Untreated-in-Dubai.png\" alt=\"What Happens If You Leave A Root Canal Untreated in Dubai\" width=\"259\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/What-Happens-If-You-Leave-A-Root-Canal-Untreated-in-Dubai.png 259w, https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/What-Happens-If-You-Leave-A-Root-Canal-Untreated-in-Dubai-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23047\" src=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/What-Happens-If-You-Leave-A-Root-Canal-Untreated-Clinic-in-Abu-Dhabi.jpg\" alt=\"What Happens If You Leave A Root Canal Untreated Clinic in Abu Dhabi\" width=\"259\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/What-Happens-If-You-Leave-A-Root-Canal-Untreated-Clinic-in-Abu-Dhabi.jpg 259w, https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/What-Happens-If-You-Leave-A-Root-Canal-Untreated-Clinic-in-Abu-Dhabi-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23046\" src=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Best-What-Happens-If-You-Leave-A-Root-Canal-Untreated-in-Dubai.png\" alt=\"Best What Happens If You Leave A Root Canal Untreated in Dubai\" width=\"259\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Best-What-Happens-If-You-Leave-A-Root-Canal-Untreated-in-Dubai.png 259w, https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Best-What-Happens-If-You-Leave-A-Root-Canal-Untreated-in-Dubai-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_get_a_Root_Canal_in_Time\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why get a Root Canal in Time?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a quite painful procedure and if left untreated can cause severe pain. The teeth get worse and you will notice the following tooth problems<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swollen_Jaws\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swollen Jaws:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This pus from gums can also drain into the jaws. Your jaws get swollen, which increases the risk of infection. Inflammation of the jaws might change the taste of the food you eat and cause smelly breath from your mouth.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broken_Tooth\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broken Tooth:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your tooth gets cracked it leaves an empty space that eases the entry of bacteria. Harmful infectious bacteria gain entry into it and cause damage to teeth and inner gums.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Abscessed_Teeth\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abscessed Teeth:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The root of teeth gets filled with pus that can invade the surrounding soft tissue and bone. It can lead to tooth damage and bone loss which is quite painful.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spread_of_Infection\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spread of Infection:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pulp inside the tooth gets infected which causes damage to blood-supplying nerves and vessels. Your mouth gets prone to infectious agents and bacteria can invade the inside of an oral cavity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_of_Delaying_a_Root_Canal\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risks of Delaying a Root Canal?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pain that you feel in your tooth is an indication that something is going wrong with your teeth. It ranges from mild and then becomes severe if you left it untreated. The longevity of discomfort can cause infection in the mouth that can invade all the surrounding tissues too. Oral health is the basic part of keeping your mental and physical health strong. Any damage to a tooth can penetrate the entry of infectious agents that can cause destruction to teeth. If you delay the root canal your inner pulp will get damaged and it will restrict the blood supply to the tooth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_Us\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Choose Us?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can fill out the consultation form given below for<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/orthodontists\/\">Enfield Royal Orthodontists Clinic<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Dubai. Come and know <\/span><b>What Happens If You Leave A Root Canal Untreated in Dubai, Abu Dhabi &amp; Sharjah<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We have expert doctors that perform procedures with effective results. Visit our clinic and know about all the pros and cons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <div style=\"background-color:#fffff; margin:10px 0px;\">\n        <div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dr.tamimhasan-_1_.webp\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-8 doc-det\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"color:#c29414; padding:10px 0px; margin:0px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dr_Tamim_Hasan\"><\/span>Dr. Tamim Hasan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <p style=\"font-size:16.5px !important;\">Dr. Tamim Hasan is an experienced dentist at Enfield Royal Clinic in Dubai who is widely known for his dedication to oral health, patient satisfaction, and clinical excellence. With more than 7 years of experience in offering dental care, he has built a good reputation for his precise and gentle care. Dr. Tamim offers a wide range of dental services to deal with a lot of dental issues.\n...<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <a href=\"\/en-ae\/doctors\/dr-tamim-hasan\/\" class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-shrink mt-2\">View Profile<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is a medical procedure done by the entrance of bacteria into the pulp. 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