Could Root Canals Need Retreatment?
When a tooth becomes infected, treatment is necessary. Without care, the tooth could become necrotic. At this stage, the tooth might need extraction. Otherwise, the infection moves into surrounding teeth. If posible, the ideal treatment for an infected tooth is root canal therapy. The 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 Del Rio dentists for a root canal retreatment.
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 administered. Usually, the tooth is then restored with a full restoration. The restoration is often custom-made to protect the tooth and also match the rest of the smile. But if the procedure is not successful, 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, don’t risk tooth loss. Doctors Network can connect you with an emergency dentist in Del Rio, CA that can offer additional treatment and accepts United Healthcare.
If you don’t have an insurance plan don’t let that discourage you! Doctors Network can offer a direct dental plan to make dental care budget-friendly. With a simple monthly rate, you can obtain a root canal retreatment at a reasonable cost!