Retreatment of Old Failing Root Canals
In rare cases of ROOT CANAL TREATMENT AND SURGERY in Irvine, CA, the treatment doesn’t work the first time. The ineffectiveness of the treatment can arise anytime – a few days after the procedure to many years later. When this happens, your dentist can recommend a Retreatment of Old Failing Root Canals to address the problem.
At Yanagi Dental, we often have patients who received their root canal treatment from another dentist and experience persistent pain, discomfort, and pulp infection at the point of treatment. In such cases, we evaluate our patient’s condition before suggesting Retreatment of Old Failing Root Canals in Irvine, CA or tooth extraction.
Causes of Infective Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment has a success rate as high as 95%. This means, there are a very small number of cases where the therapy can fail. When a patient arrives at our Irvine, CA office with such a problem, we may suggest the Retreatment of Old Failing Root Canals. Bacteria can reenter the canal, causing the infection to persist. At Yanagi Dental, Dr. Glenn T. Yanagi, DDS believes in retaining as many healthy natural teeth as possible. So, we will make every effort to preserve your natural tooth using Retreatment of Old Failing Root Canals in Irvine, CA. In other words, we will avoid tooth extraction as much as possible.
The retreatment process typically involves:
- If required, using 3D imaging to assess and determine the ideal treatment
- Cleaning and sanitizing the tooth
- Reshaping the chamber and canals to save the tooth
- Thoroughly assessing the risk factors
When Do You Need Retreatment of Old Failing Root Canals?
It is not uncommon for root canal treatment and surgery to not heal effectively. When the following complications arise, you may be an ideal candidate for retreatment:
- Narrow or calcified canals that were not initially treated
- Bacterial leakage from improper final restoration
- Complications of root anatomy
- Development of new decay
- Delayed placement of final restoration
- Fracture
- Cracked, loose, or broken crown that exposes the tooth to bacteria
If the treated canal is curved or narrow, it may not have been treated effectively during the initial procedure. Complicated canal anatomy may have been involved that was not detected during the initial procedure. Sometimes, the crown or other restorative device gets delayed after the treatment and results in the root canal failing. The restoration may have been unable to prevent contamination from the saliva.
Sometimes, the initial root canal treatment heals effectively, but re-infection can occur after months or years after tooth damage or new injury.
Symptoms
If you experience pain in the tooth that has undergone root canal treatment in the past, it may mean that you may require Retreatment of Old Failing Root Canals. A failing old root canal can also be detected by the presence of an abscess on the adjoining gum area.
You should also know that many abscesses begin small and go unnoticed as they don’t cause any pain or discomfort. This is why we suggest that you should maintain your regular dental visits with your dentist. If you had a root canal, it will be monitored during these visits with digital imaging.
Benefits of Root Canal Retreatment
After Retreatment of Old Failing Root Canals in Irvine, CA, you can expect your tooth to last a lifetime. Some of the main benefits of the treatment are as follows:
- Long-Lasting Results: The treatment helps restore the tooth’s integrity and prevents the need for extraction. When a tooth is saved, it offers long-lasting benefits. It helps maintain your jawbone’s density and your smile’s natural strength.
- Painless Treatment: The buildup of infection and the development of decay inside the tooth can cause moderate to severe pain. Retreatment is almost entirely painless. Besides, the recovery process is more comfortable as compared to tooth extraction. When the treatment gets completed, you can enjoy a painless smile.
Maintain a Healthy Smile
It is a fact that the only alternative to Retreatment of Old Failing Root Canals in Irvine, CA is tooth extraction. Almost every Dentist in Irvine, CA will suggest tooth extraction only if there is no way to restore your natural tooth. It is important to realize that a tooth infection is much more serious than most people realize.
When a failing root canal is left untreated, the infection spreads and can create complications. You should immediately see your dentist to get a thorough examination and determine the right course of treatment. Dr. Glenn Yanagi has over 15 years of experience in providing the highest-quality dental care to our patients throughout Irvine, CA and the surrounding areas. We know that every patient has unique treatment needs and personal preferences, so we always develop customized treatment plans for our patients.