{"id":94,"date":"2022-12-22T06:47:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-22T06:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rosemeadedental.com\/blog\/?p=94"},"modified":"2024-09-05T18:56:19","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T18:56:19","slug":"reasons-for-root-canal-retreatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rosemeadedental.com\/blog\/2022\/12\/22\/reasons-for-root-canal-retreatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Really Need a Root Canal Retreatment?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s the holiday season, so you likely want to focus on upcoming festivities. After all, there\u2019s plenty to celebrate \u2014 Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year\u2019s Eve, and more! That said, this time of year can also put your teeth at risk with various sweets and treats. You might need a root canal retreatment<\/a> if you aren\u2019t careful enough! As for why one would be necessary, your Carrolton dentist can give you the answer. Here\u2019s a summary of why you\u2019d redo a root canal and what to expect from the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Would You Need a Retreatment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Root canals have a long-term success rate of over 95%, but even they have occasional issues. You might need to get one redone if the following apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Tooth Didn\u2019t Heal Properly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Every so often, a tooth doesn\u2019t heal correctly after root canal therapy. When that happens, harmful bacteria could reinfect it and cause long-term problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This healing failure can stem from reasons like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n