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Gum Stimulation. One way to bring blood flow to the gum area is by stimulation. You can achieve this by massaging your gums. Using your clean fingers, grasp the gum with your thumb and forefinger, and squeeze and release. Many toothbrushes have a device attached at the end that's specifically made for this purpose.
You probably have a cavity, loose/broken filling or areas of the root surface that are exposed (receeded gums). Root canal therapy in this case would only be indicated if the decay is deep and touches the nerve (pulpal tissue). 4. You have swelling on the gum area around the tooth. The tooth may be sensitive to touch however there is no pain when drinking hot or cold liquids. The pain may be severe but when you brush or poke around the area the pain is relieved. This type of pain is usually indicative of a periodontal abcess not a root canal problem. Often the endodontist or dentist will take a radiograph (x-ray) of the area and perform a series of tests to see if the tooth's pulpul tissue is responding normally or not.