Could You Ever Need a Second Root Canal?
When you consider the prospect of “seconds,” what comes to mind? Another helping of turkey and cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving or Christmas? Curling in a local bonspiel? A doubleheader at the local diamond? Root canal retreatment? Huh? If you’re like most people, you’d prefer not to give root canals the first thought, never mind thinking about undergoing root canal therapy in Spruce Grove a root canal a second time. But if you’re one of the very few people who suffer a failed root canal, you may have lots of questions about root canal retreatment. Here is some information and answers to discuss with a dentist near you. Can you get a second root canal on the same tooth? Yes, if necessary. If, despite the best efforts of your surgeon the first time around and you maintain the health and integrity of your treated tooth you develop a new infection in a treated tooth, undergoing repeat root canal treatment near you is entirely possible and a highly successful option. Having sai...