Why Retreatment Is Sometimes Needed After A Root Canal

When a root canal treatment is required, care is taken to fully restore the health of a tooth by clearing away all infected tissues within that tooth’s pulp before the area is sealed. Unfortunately, new problems sometimes occur which affect the health of a tooth after it has undergone care, which means additional work is required. A retreatment procedure with your El Paso, TX endodontist carefully removes the material sealing your pulp so that physical damage or an infection can be addressed, and the tooth can be returned to good health. In addition to taking care of teeth that have been restored in the past and experience new problems, we can help if you continue to experience troubles due to complications after your root canal.

Are You Experiencing Problems With A Tooth After Treatment?

A root canal procedure takes care of a tooth infected after an injury or cavity by clearing away bacteria and damaged tissues from the interior of that tooth. Once this is done, the area is sealed to keep it safe, and a permanent dental crown will be placed to offer lasting protection. Once this is done, you can recover from the issues with pain and sensitivity an infection causes. However, some patients will continue to experience symptoms of an infection, or they may develop issues at a later date. You should not ignore these uncomfortable feelings – it may be necessary to perform retreatment to fully address the problems with that tooth.

Undergoing Retreatment To Save A Problem Tooth

During your retreatment procedure, your endodontist will carefully clear away the material sealing your pulp in order to closely examine the area. With modern imaging equipment, including microscopes, our practice can perform a thorough evaluation to see what is affecting you. Treatment of the problem will occur before the pulp is sealed again. Once this work is complete, you will return to your dentist to have a permanent restoration affixed to the tooth.

Retreatment Can Be Necessary In Order To Save Your Tooth!

If you ignore the need for retreatment, or try to avoid this procedure, the only other option left is to extract the tooth. Internal tooth problems will not simply resolve themselves, and if they are not treated, bacteria in the tooth will be able to spread and create more problems for your oral and general health. We take care during any endodontic procedure to carefully perform work that minimizes discomfort or changes to your tooth structure. While prosthetic restorations are available, this approach ensures that you are able to keep your full smile intact!

Your El Paso, TX Endodontist Is Prepared To Perform Retreatment

At our El Paso, TX endodontic practice, Dr. Endo is prepared to help patients who are worried about a tooth that is experiencing problems after a root canal procedure. For more information, please call Omni Endodontics in El Paso at 915.990.3636!