Under ideal circumstances, root canal therapy preserves a damaged tooth and allows it to continue functioning well throughout a patient’s lifetime. But what if your dentist or endodontist informs you that a previously treated tooth needs to undergo a second root canal (also known as endodontic retreatment)? Understandably, you might be hesitant to commit to the procedure. Just when and why is endodontic retreatment necessary? This blog post discusses some common reasons. It also touches on what you can expect from a second root canal.
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