By: Dr. Ahmed Sadek
Although your dentist does their best to restore oral health, some issues may recur long after the procedure. For instance, when a root canal fails, you may need endodontic retreatment in Long Beach, California.
Marina Endodontics is thrilled to be your go-to endodontic specialist. Our board-certified endodontist, Dr. Ahmed Sadek, has seen it all. You can expect exceptional dental care when you need advanced root canal services. We use the latest techniques and technologies to deliver optimal dental outcomes.
Why do I need a root canal retreatment?
Although rare, root canals can fail. This can happen when the original endodontic treatment is incomplete, crown restoration is delayed, or a new infection has emerged. Several signs indicate the need for root canal retreatment.
These include:
- Persistent pain
- Swelling
- Tooth discoloration
If dental X-rays show an infection that wasn’t there initially, you’ll need a root canal retreatment. If you ignore these signs, your situation will worsen. The infection will grow deeper, and the tooth will be significantly damaged, often leading to tooth loss and further health complications.
What can I expect from the procedure?
Your endodontic treatment is performed under local anesthetics to ensure you don’t feel pain. Once fully numbed, the dentist will re-open the tooth by carefully removing the filling material. This step provides access to the tooth’s internal structure, allowing us to address the underlying infection.
Dr. Sadek uses advanced surgical microscopes to ensure no details are missed. These high-powered magnification tools allow the dentist to get a clear, detailed view of the tiny and often complex network of root canals. Surgical microscopes also identify hidden or calcified canals that might be missed with traditional X-rays.
With a 360-degree view of your tooth’s internal anatomy, we can locate and access even the smallest or most hidden root canals. Next, the endodontist uses the GentleWave® Procedure, an innovative and minimally invasive technology designed for superior cleaning. This advanced procedure blends advanced fluid dynamics with sound waves to clean and disinfect the entire root canal system. It reaches areas that conventional methods might miss, reducing the chances of reinfections.
Once thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, we’ll seal the tooth with biocompatible gutta-percha to prevent future infections. The endodontist restores your tooth with a dental filling, but a dental crown will be placed later for ultimate reinforcement. After retreatment, our team will provide post-op instructions to ensure your newly treated tooth heals properly.
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What is the alternative to a retreatment?
When a root canal retreatment isn’t sufficient for your tooth, other offices will recommend extraction. However, we have yet another endodontic treatment to save your tooth. Apicoectomy or root-end resection resolves persistent infections by removing the infected root tip and the surrounding tissues.
Ready for a do-over with root canal retreatment?
Endodontic retreatment may seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right team at Marina Endodontics, you’ll receive the necessary dental care to restore your oral health. Suspect a failed root canal? Call 562-431-3636 immediately to reserve an appointment with Dr. Sadek.
