A mild toothache today. A little sensitivity tomorrow. Then suddenly one morning, the pain becomes unbearable. Many patients ask: “Can I wait a few weeks before getting a root canal?”Or,“What happens if I delay treatment?” The truth is that delaying treatment is often much riskier than most people realize. At Dr Deval Mehta™, we frequently meet patients who initially ignored symptoms, hoping the discomfort would disappear on its own. Unfortunately, dental infections rarely he