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 need to be extracted. Otherwise, the infection moves into the jaw. Often, a better treatment for an infected tooth is root canal therapy. This procedure is effective, but sometimes a tooth becomes infected again, and retreatment could be needed. You may need to see one of our Joes emergency dentists for a root canal retreatment.
A root canal involves removing the tissues from inside of the tooth. The interiors and root canals are cleaned, and a restorative material, AKA gutta percha, is then added to the tooth. Often, the tooth is then capped with a porcelain crown. 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 compromised. The tooth could begin developing symptoms, such as toothaches and complications with eating. If you experience discomfort, don’t risk the loss of your teeth. Doctors Network can connect you with an emergency dentist in Joes, CO that can offer retreatment and accepts patients who do not have dental insurance.
If you don’t have an insurance plan 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!