Do Root Canals Fail?
When a tooth develops an infection, treatment is required. Lack of treatment means the tooth could become necrotic. At this stage, the tooth may need extraction. Otherwise, the infection moves into the jaw. Often, the ideal treatment for an infected tooth is root canal therapy. This procedure is effective, but sometimes a root canalled tooth becomes infected again, and retreatment could be needed. You may need to book an online appointment with one of our Kongiganak dentists or endodontists 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 with care, and a restorative material known as gutta percha is then added to the tooth. In many cases, the tooth is then capped with a tooth crown. The restoration is often custom-made to protect the tooth and also match the rest of the smile. But if there are complications with the procedure, the health of the tooth could be questionable. The tooth could begin developing symptoms, such as toothaches and pain when eating. If you experience this type of discomfort, do not risk missing teeth. Doctors Network can connect you with an emergency dental services provider in Kongiganak, AK that can offer additional treatment and accepts Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
If you don’t have dental coverage don’t let that discourage you! Doctors Network can offer a membership plan to make care affordable. With a simple monthly rate, you can obtain a root canal retreatment at a reasonable cost!