My tooth still hurts after an accident, is my best option root canal treatment?

Q.
Hello Mark, how long can it take for a damaged tooth ligament to settle. My front tooth does not seem to be recovering since the impact , which is almost four weeks ago. I still can’t bite down on it. Do you think Root Canal Treatment is my better option? X Rays show no sign of damage to the roots.
Could the pulp still be damaged? The tooth mostly hurts when I bite on it but does throb on and off through the day. thank you for your time 
A.
Yes it could be that a root canal treatment is needed…you really should have this assessed as soon as possible by your own dentist or get another opinion. There can be bite factors also contributing to pain but again this could only be assessed in person

hope that helps, regards  Mark

Dr Mark Hughes Harley Street Dental Studio 52 Harley Street, London W1G 9PY Web: www.harleystreetdentalstudio.com Tel: 020 7636 5981 View My Profile Dr Hughes

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