A second chance to save your tooth.

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 or the pain continues. Occasionally, the tooth becomes painful or diseased months or even years after successful treatment.

If your tooth has failed to heal or has developed new problems, you have a second chance. Another endodontic procedure may be able to save your tooth. Please see this video from the Amercian Association of Endodontists for more information*.

Video reproduced with permission from the American Association of Endodontists.

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The endodontist will reopen your tooth to gain access to the root canal filling material. 

After removing the canal filling, the endodontist can clean the canals and carefully examine the inside of your tooth with magnification and illumination, searching for any additional canals or unusual anatomy that requires treatment.

After cleaning the canals, the endodontist will fill and seal the canals and place a temporary filling in the tooth.