Endodontic Retreatment

HOW ROOT CANAL RETREATMENT CAN SAVE YOUR TOOTH

With the appropriate care, your teeth that have had endodontic (root canal) treatment can last as long as other natural teeth.  Occasionally, the infection around the tooth that undergone endodontic treatment may not heal or pain may continue despite therapy.  In some rare cases, the tooth may respond well to treatment and the disease may return months or years after treatment.  In many of these cases, endodontic retreatment may be helpful to repair your tooth.

If endodontic retreatment has been selected for your tooth; one of our doctors will re-open your tooth to gain access to the root canal filling material. Our endodontist will then carefully examine and clean the inside of the root canals.  Once cleaned, a new root canal filling will be placed to re-seal your tooth.  Our goal is to provide the most predictable treatment possible.  If we decide that endodontic treatment is not the best option for you we will always let you know.  Your health is our priority.