Do Root Canals Need Retreatment?
When a tooth becomes infected, treatment is required. Not seeking care means the tooth could essentially die. At this stage, the tooth may need to be extracted. Otherwise, the infection moves into the jaw. 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 treatment is once again necessary. You may need to schedule an appointment with one of our Idaho Springs dentists for additional endodontic treatment.
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 look natural. But if the procedure is not successful, the prognosis of the condition could be questionable. 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 urgent care center in Idaho Springs, CO that can offer additional treatment and accepts patients who do not have dental insurance.
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 undergo necessary root canal retreatment without breaking the bank!