Could Root Canals Fail?
When a tooth develops an infection, treatment is required. Without care, the tooth could become necrotic. At this stage, the tooth may need to be extracted. Otherwise, the infection moves into surrounding teeth. Often, the ideal treatment for an infected tooth is root canal therapy. This procedure is effective, but sometimes a tooth becomes infected again, and retreatment could be needed. You may need to book an appointment with one of our great Moose Pass dentists for a root canal redo.
A root canal involves removing the tissues from the inside and root canals. The interiors and root canals are cleaned, and a restorative material known as gutta percha is then applied to the interior. Often, the tooth is then restored with a porcelain crown. The restoration is often custom-made to protect the tooth and also look natural. But if the procedure does not go as expected, the health of the tooth could be questionable. The tooth could begin developing symptoms, such as toothaches and pain when eating. If you experience discomfort, do not risk missing teeth. Doctors Network can help you find an urgent care center in Moose Pass, AK that can offer additional treatment and accepts Aetna.
If you don’t have dental coverage don’t let that discourage you! Doctors Network can offer a discount dental plan to make care affordable. With a simple monthly rate, you can undergo necessary root canal retreatment at a reasonable cost!