Do Root Canals Fail?
When a tooth develops an infection, treatment is required. Without care, the tooth could essentially die. At this stage, the tooth may need to be extracted. Otherwise, the infection moves into the jaw. Often, the ideal treatment for an infected tooth is a root canal. The procedure is effective, but sometimes a root canalled tooth becomes infected again and requires additional care. You may need to schedule an appointment with one of our Kenai emergency dentists for a root canal redo.
A root canal involves removing the tissues from the tooth’s interior. The interiors and root canals are cleaned with care, and a restorative material, AKA gutta percha, is then added to the tooth. In many cases, the tooth is then capped with a full restoration. The restoration is often custom-made to protect the tooth and also blend with the smile. But if there are complications with the procedure, the health of the tooth could be unpredictable. The tooth could begin developing symptoms, such as toothaches and complications with eating. If you experience this type of discomfort, don’t risk missing teeth. Doctors Network can connect you with an emergency dentist in Kenai, AK that can offer retreatment 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 dental care budget-friendly. With a monthly membership fee, you can obtain a root canal retreatment at a reasonable cost!