Root Canal Retreatment

Though root canal treatments are generally effective endodontic procedures, the treated teeth sometimes don’t heal as expected. If you’ve undergone a root canal procedure and your tooth isn’t properly healing, you may be a candidate for a root canal retreatment.

To find out more about our root canal treatments and retreatments, or to schedule your next root canal appointment, contact us today. Dr. Tengonciang and his team look forward to providing you and your family the quality endodontic services you need to keep a healthy smile.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need to have my root canal retreated?

Unfortunately, the human body is sometimes unpredictable, and occasionally a root canal treatment may not heal as expected. Some of the reasons why a root canal treatment may not heal properly include:

Erosion caused by decay on the treated tooth
Complicated anatomy of the root canal on the treated tooth that adversely affects the healing process
Recontamination or infection of the affected tooth before it can be properly sealed

While you are probably not excited by the prospect of a second root canal, our office performs relatively painless root canal treatments and retreatments that are safe and completed quickly thanks to the latest dental and root canal techniques.

What are the signs that a root canal has failed and requires retreatment?

Root canal retreatment may be required if your tooth isn't healing as expected following root canal therapy. Some of the signs to watch for that may indicate a problem include:

Pain and tenderness in the affected tooth and surrounding gums
Swelling in the gums in the area of the affected tooth
Sensitivity in the tooth that doesn’t fade
Visible infection in a follow-up x-ray

Because reinfection may occur soon after root canal therapy or years or even decades later, it is important to continue getting regular twice yearly examinations so that any problems that develop can be caught early.

What are the alternatives to root canal treatment or retreatment?

Often, the only available alternative to root canal treatment or retreatment is extraction of the tooth and replacement with a dental implant or bridge. Both of these procedures are more complex and expensive than root canal treatment and will result in the loss of your natural tooth. Root canal treatment is a much less invasive procedure than extraction, and your recovery time will be shorter and more comfortable. Call our office with any questions or concerns about root canal treatment.

Meet Our Doctor:

A. Jayson Tengonciang DMD

Dr. A. Jayson Tengonciang received his undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware. He then received his degree in General Dentistry at Temple University, where he graduated with honors.

After his tenure at Temple University, Dr. Tengonciang spent a year in a general practice residency program at the Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He then returned to the university to complete his 2-year specialty training in Endodontics and has served on the faculty as an adjunct clinical assistant professor. Tengonciang is an active member of the American Association of Endodontists, California ...

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