With proper care, even teeth that have had root canal treatment can last a lifetime. However, sometimes a tooth that has been treated doesn’t heal properly and can become painful or diseased months or even years after treatment. If your tooth failed to heal or develops new problems, Dr. Dennis Morehart, DDS can provide you with a second chance, utilizing a procedure called endodontic retreatment.
Endodontic therapy is a complicated procedure that uses files to extract the infected pulp from the root. When the infection remains in the root’s canals, the tooth may not heal, causing it to become reinfected. The first step in endodontic retreatment is non-surgical treatment, which is performed like a typical root canal. Although the procedure is similar to your original root canal treatment, it requires more precision to better remove what was missed before.
If you're experiencing discomfort in a tooth that had a root canal, don't ignore it. The sooner you have endodontic retreatment, the better chance you'll have of saving your tooth and getting relief from your pain. To learn more about the procedure and why an endodontic retreatment is necessary, visit www.eniddentalcare.com for more information. To schedule an oral cancer screening with Dr. Dennis Morehart, DDS in Enid, OK, call 580-237-2213.
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