If you have an infection in your tooth, this could cause discomfort and even lead to issues like tooth loss. But what if a tooth that received a root canal already begins to hurt again? When this happens, you may need to see your El Paso, TX, dentist for a root canal retreatment, so you can avoid more serious pain and the risk of losing your tooth!
When an Infection Returns
If you had treatment for an infected tooth at another practice years ago, then there is a chance that the metal restoration that was used to fill or cap the tooth has expanded and contracted since then, which can lead to further decay or a reinfected tooth. There could also be a chance that the interior of the tooth was contaminated as part of the treatment, which allowed infection to eventually reform in the inside of the tooth. If this happens, you may need to seek retreatment to avoid the risk of losing the tooth altogether! We can help keep your smile whole.
The Retreatment Process
Our team will begin with digital x-rays of your smile to peer into the inside of the tooth and assess the position and severity of the infection itself. From there, we can plan the treatment process in detail. Our team will then numb the tooth and we may even suggest sedation, that way you stay comfortable and relaxed throughout the process, and enjoy a positive treatment experience.
Our team then opens the tooth to remove the previous filling. We clean the inside of the tooth and add a special restorative filling to it, and finally cap the tooth with a custom and lifelike dental bridge, one that helps protect the tooth and offer a lifelike appearance too.
Safeguarding Your Smile
Routine care can help lower the risk of future cavities or infections, which can better protect your smile from dangers like cavities or further infection. Be sure you see your general dentist for a checkup and cleaning every six months, and we also suggest taking time to brush and floss daily. You can further protect your smile with a diet low in sugar and starch, and by avoiding tobacco products too. If you have any questions about how we diagnose and treat infection with a root canal, or about the need for retreatment to address previously treated teeth, then contact our team today to find out more and get started. We want to help safeguard your smile in 2026 and in the years to come!
Call Omni Endo for Endodontic Improvement
Our team is ready to help repair your tooth and offer improved comfort. To find out more about our retreatment process, call Omni Endo in El Paso, TX, call 915.990.3636 today.
