Sometimes, a tooth does not heal properly after a root canal procedure. Your tooth can become diseased and infected months or years after you underwent treatment. To promote healing and reduce discomfort in a patient, a dental specialist may perform an endodontic retreatment. This entails removing the infection, cleaning and shaping the canal, and sealing it with a temporary filling.
During your re-treatment procedure, Dr. Mickel will re-open the infected tooth and remove the material filling the root canal. This gives him access to the blocked canal. He will then proceed to clean the infected canals before filling and sealing them back up.
You will need to schedule a consultation with Dr. Mickel to determine the best treamtent plan for your unique needs.
Infected teeth can be painful. In order to save your tooth and help it heal properly, you may have to undergo re-treatment.
We are endodontic dental specialists, who have three additional years of advanced training after completing dental school. We limit our practice to root canal treatment and other procedures involving the soft inner tissue of the tooth referred to as the pulp.
