Have you got your root canal treatment done? That\u2019s great! You would have been relieved of the pain and might be back to your regular life, enjoying all sorts of food and drinks without any trouble. But wait! It\u2019s not the time to be carefree. Though you\u2019ve got your teeth treated for the root canal treatment, you ought to take good care of your teeth post the root canal treatment too. Wondering why?<\/p>\n
Sometimes it happens that even after the root canal treatment is done, you may develop the infection again. Your teeth may become loose, start creating gaps in between and lead to pain and sore tooth all over again.<\/p>\n
Why does the tooth infection re-appear post the root canal treatment?<\/strong><\/p>\n If the pain is due to inadequate filling or improper treatment, you can visit Elite Dental Care, where we ensure the best of service and care to get your teeth protected for a lifetime.<\/p>\n So, now that you are experiencing the pain and tooth decay all over again, what could be done? You must now go for a root canal retreatment.<\/p>\n How is the Root Canal Retreatment done?<\/strong><\/p>\n Root canal retreatment is a procedure where the treated tooth is re-opened to access the filling. Endodontists who are the specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of root canals perform the retreatment procedure. The affected area is numbed, and a hole is made in the surface of the affected tooth and the crown, post and core material are removed to access the root canals. The previously done root canal fillings are removed, the surface is cleaned well and then examined. With sufficient magnification and illumination, the affected area is examined to check for additional canals or unusual canals demanding treatment.<\/p>\n The canals are cleaned and shaped, followed by the filling of new material. The dentist then places a crown over the tooth to restore the function of the tooth.<\/p>\n What are the Alternatives for Retreatment?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Sometimes the retreatment may not be sufficient, and hence endodontic surgery must be performed in which an incision is made to access the tip or the root, remove the infection, and the bone is allowed to heal followed by the filling.<\/p>\n Occasionally when both the retreatment and endodontic surgeries are not possible, extraction of the tooth would be the final resort.<\/p>\n But a better option would be to get the natural tooth treated as it would stay for a lifetime. Technology is developing every day, and hence there are better methods to retreat the tooth rather than extracting it. When a tooth is extracted and replaced with an implant, bridge or partial denture to restores chewing function, the neighboring teeth may shift, and treatment of adjacent teeth would incur intense procedures and cost as well. Hence it\u2019s vital to retain the natural tooth.<\/p>\n\n