If people have such fears of the ways things are with a dentist, how much terror could one imagine for a patient having appointment with an endodontist? We can sense a higher rate of anxiety for a dental patient undergoing the root canal than with a dentist performing simple tooth extraction.

1. COLLIN N. ITO D.M.D.
COSMETIC &
FAMILY DENTIST
Phone: 480.785.9191
Email: info@sonoranhillsdental.com
www.sonoranhillsdental.com Chandler Dentistry
Ahwatukee Dentist Reveals Signs for
Root Canal Treatment
If people have such fears of the ways things are with a
dentist, how much terror could one imagine for a patient
having appointment with an endodontist? We can sense a
higher rate of anxiety for a dental patient undergoing the root
canal than with a dentist performing simple tooth extraction.
One would definitely need a tender loving care (TLC) from
someone, to lessen the discomfort. Some dentists
in Ahwatukee like Dr. Collin Ito and others, have connections
with particular endodontist who can refer a patient to the
right specialist, something a patient can really appreciate.
Voted as one of the best dentists at Ahwatukee, Dr. Ito has
established relationship with an endodontist whom he trusts
and with whom he can work closely about a patient’s root
canal case.
Fears of the Ways

2. COLLIN N. ITO D.M.D.
COSMETIC &
FAMILY DENTIST
Phone: 480.785.9191
Email: info@sonoranhillsdental.com
www.sonoranhillsdental.com Chandler Dentistry
Ahwatukee Dentist Reveals Signs for
Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment is basically about the control of root
canal infection through the elimination of the micro-organisms
and preventing re-infection. This would necessarily need at
least two visits to a dentist who can check if a patient needs a
root canal or not. Another visit is to restore the teeth with a
filling or crown.
Without the treatment, the surrounding tissue becomes
infected and abscesses may form and then the unbearable
pain becomes the issue. Aside from pain issues, dental care is
important for overall health. Gum problems are linked to heart
disease.
Nature of a Root Canal Treatment

3. COLLIN N. ITO D.M.D.
COSMETIC &
FAMILY DENTIST
Phone: 480.785.9191
Email: info@sonoranhillsdental.com
www.sonoranhillsdental.com Chandler Dentistry
Ahwatukee Dentist Reveals Signs for
Root Canal Treatment
In most cases, no symptoms are present. However, Dr.
Collin Ito, one of the best dentists in Ahwatukee, gives the
following signs manifesting your need to see a dentist to
confirm the need for a root canal:
- Severe toothache pain upon chewing or application of
pressure
- Prolonged sensitivity/pain to heat or cold temperatures
- Discoloration or darkening of the tooth
- Swelling and tenderness in the nearby gums
Some dentists at Ahwatukee may not act on the last step
which is restoration of the tooth. They would prefer
to do the root canal themselves. However, Dr. Ito completes
the final restoration and filling of the tooth regardless of
whether he performed the root canal or not.
Signs and Symptoms