Q: What are the symptoms of a ‘dying tooth’? How can I prevent it from completely decaying?

A: The best way to find out if your tooth is in an absolute state of decay is if you frequently experience chronic tooth pain. Another symptom is when you feel some pain every time to chew food.  It is best to visit your dentist regularly. Your dentist should be able to assess the condition of your teeth. From there your dentist could suggest several methods or treatments, such as root therapy, to save your teeth from total decay. Our Mesquite dentists might suggest that you undergo “root canal” so that you won’t feel pain every time you drink hot or cold drinks or every time you chew food.