Root Canal Retreatment

With proper care, most teeth that have had endodontic (root canal) treatment can last as long as other natural teeth. In some cases, however, a tooth that has received endodontic treatment fails to heal. Occasionally, the tooth becomes painful or diseased months or even years after successful treatment.

Why do I need retreatment?

As occasionally happens with any dental or medical procedure, a tooth may not heal as expected after initial treatment for a variety of reasons:
Narrow or curved canals were not treated during the initial procedure.
Complicated canal anatomy went undetected in the first procedure.
The placement of the crown or other restoration was delayed following the endodontic treatment.
The restoration did not prevent salivary contamination to the inside of the tooth.
In other cases, a new problem can jeopardize a tooth that was successfully treated.

For example: New decay can expose the root canal filling material to bacteria, causing a new infection in the tooth. A loose, cracked or broken crown or filling can expose the tooth to a new infection. A tooth sustains a fracture. Retreatment is performed in two visits and involves the following:

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Ann Arbor

Monday:

Closed

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday:

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thursday, Sunday:

By special appointment

Novi

Monday:

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tuesday:

11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Saturday:

8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Two Saturdays per month

Sunday:

Closed