ROOT CANAL RE-TREATMENT

Long term success of root canal treatment is dependent on ALL space within the tooth to be completely bacteria free and stay that way.

Common symptoms of root canal failure:

  • Constant unprovoked pain
  • Swelling
  • Pimple-like bump on the gums above a tooth
  • Tenderness to touch
  • Pain to chew
  • No pain but x-ray shows black area at root tips
  • No temperature sensitivity

Common causes of root canal failure:

 

  • Incomplete or inadequate original treatment
  • Leaky filling or crown (decay)
  • Fractured tooth