Raphael Arwas D.D.S - Hallandale Beach Dental

Raphael Arwas, DDS, is a licensed oral health provider in Florida. A graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, he has been practicing out of his own dental office, Hallandale Beach Dental, since 2008. At his office, Dr. Raphael Arwas focuses on providing cosmetic and general dentistry services including root canal treatment.

Root Canal Therapy

Root canal therapy is performed when a tooth's nerve has been damaged beyond repair. While Dr. Raphael Arwas determines whether a root canal procedure is necessary or not, there are several signs people can look out for that may indicate they need a root canal. One of the most common signs of a Root Canal is tooth pain, ranging from minor discomfort to severe.

If you require a root canal also exhibit extreme sensitivity to temperature. While teeth typically react to cold temperatures, a normal reaction goes away fairly rapidly while one caused by a damaged root lingers after the cold stimuli is gone. The affected tooth may also darken in color compared to those around it and the gum above the tooth may swell.