Root Canal Retreatment Livingston
A Second Chance to Save Your Tooth
The success rate for root canal treatment is very high. Sadly, though, no procedure is foolproof; there is a chance that even after a root canal has been performed, you may still experience pain in the tooth in question. We urge you to call our team at Liv Endodontics right away if you think your initial root canal treatment has failed; if we act quickly, we may be able to carry out a root canal retreatment in Livingston that allows you to save your tooth.
Why Choose Liv Endodontics for Root Canal Retreatment?
- Highly qualified Endodontists in One Location
- State-of-the-Art EdgePRO Laser Treatment
- CBCT Technology for Planning Endodontic Treatments
What Is Root Canal Retreatment?
Root canal retreatment – also known as endodontic retreatment – is when we treat a tooth that has already received a root canal. The goal of the procedure is to get rid of the bacteria that may still be inside the tooth in order to put a stop to the current infection and prevent the problem from growing worse. Oftentimes, having a root canal retreatment performed could be the key to saving a tooth that would otherwise need to be removed.
Why Would I Need Root Canal Retreatment?
Why is root canal retreatment even necessary in the first place? The exact reason can vary from patient to patient. Here are some possible explanations:
- Some canals inside the tooth were not properly cleaned during the initial root canal treatment. Our 3D imaging will identify any previously missed canals.
- There was a delay in having a restoration placed after the root canal treatment was completed.
- The tooth in question suffered a new injury.
- The restoration protecting the tooth was damaged in some way.
- The tooth in question developed a cavity.
- The tooth in question has resistance bacteria, Ou Edge Pro laser will guarantee higher success rate
The Root Canal Retreatment Process
We’ll examine the tooth to try and determine why the initial root canal treatment failed. Based on our findings, we will put together a plan for restoring the health of your tooth. During the root canal retreatment, the restoration protecting the tooth will be removed. Any damaged or infected material will be taken out, and the inside of the tooth will be thoroughly cleaned; we will pay close attention to canals that may have been overlooked the first time. Once the cleaning process is complete, the tooth will be filled and sealed again.