Could Root Canals Fail?
When a tooth develops an infection, treatment is necessary. Without care, the tooth could essentially die. At this stage, the tooth may require extraction. Otherwise, the infection moves into other parts of the smile. Often, a better treatment for an infected tooth is a root canal. This procedure is effective, but sometimes a root canalled tooth becomes infected again, and retreatment could be needed. You may need to book an appointment with one of our La Honda dentists or endodontists for a root canal retreatment.
A root canal involves removing the tissues from inside of the tooth. The interiors and root canals are thoroughly cleaned, and a restorative material known as gutta percha is then administered. Often, the tooth is then restored with a tooth crown. The restoration is often custom-made to protect the tooth and also look natural. But if the procedure is not successful, the prognosis of the condition could be compromised. The tooth could begin developing symptoms, such as toothaches and pain when eating. If you experience discomfort, do not risk tooth loss. Doctors Network can connect you with an emergency dental services provider in La Honda, CA that can offer additional treatment and accepts MetLife.
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 monthly membership fee, you can obtain a root canal retreatment without breaking the bank!