Could Root Canals Need Retreatment?
When a tooth becomes infected, treatment is required. Lack of treatment means the tooth could become necrotic. At this stage, the tooth might require extraction. Otherwise, the infection moves into surrounding teeth. Often, a better treatment for an infected tooth is a root canal. 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 Kaktovik dentists for further treatments.
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. Usually, the tooth is then capped with a tooth crown. The restoration is often custom-made to protect the tooth and also look natural. But if there are complications with the procedure, the health of the tooth could be compromised. The tooth could begin developing symptoms, such as toothaches and discomfort when biting down. If you experience this type of discomfort, do not risk missing teeth. Doctors Network can connect you with a dental office in Kaktovik, AK that can offer another root canal 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 your treatment fit your budget. With a simple monthly rate, you can undergo necessary root canal retreatment at a reasonable cost!