Root Canal Retreatment: What to Expect

Root canal retreatment — what to expect when a previously treated tooth becomes reinfected. The specialist reopens the tooth, removes the old filling material, cleans and disinfects the canals again, and uses a microscope and CBCT 3D imaging to find anatomy missed the first time. A strong second chance to keep your natural tooth. 58 seconds.

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Root canal retreatment — what to expect when a previously treated tooth gets reinfected. Why does reinfection happen? Sometimes bacteria return, or hidden anatomy was missed the first time. The specialist reopens the tooth and gently removes the old filling material. The canals are then cleaned and disinfected once again. Using an operating microscope and CBCT 3D imaging for precision, the endodontist finds anatomy missed the first time. The tooth is refilled and sealed — comfortable under local anesthetic, and usually completed in one to two visits. It's a strong second chance to keep your natural tooth instead of extracting it. Silicon Valley Endodontics & Microsurgery, Sunnyvale, CA.