Root Canal Re-treatment
When a previous root canal fails, re-treatment offers a second chance to heal and preserve your tooth.
The Process
We carefully remove any previous filling materials and crowns, access the canals, thoroughly clean and disinfect them, then refill and seal the tooth—often across 1–3 visits depending on complexity.
The Results
Non-surgical re-treatments carry a solid success rate—typically between 75% and 88%. Studies show 71–87% success over several years, and up to 90% success over 2 years.
Care Tips After Root Canal Re-treatment
Avoid chewing on hard or sticky foods until fully restored
Complete your follow-up crown or restoration promptly
Maintain excellent oral hygiene and schedule routine checkups
Wear a night guard if you have a history of grinding
Why Choose Town Center Dental
We take precision and patient comfort seriously—using modern techniques and magnification to thoroughly clean re-treatment canals and deliver safer, long-lasting outcomes. Your natural tooth is worth saving.
What is Root Canal Re-treatment?
When a previously treated tooth develops new symptoms or fails to heal, re-treatment removes the old root canal materials, cleans and disinfects the canals again, and reseals the tooth—offering a second chance to save it.
Benefits of Root Canal Re-treatment
Saves the natural tooth and avoids extraction and implants
Targets lingering issues from the initial treatment
Far less invasive and often less expensive than alternatives
When It’s Recommended
Pain, swelling, or infection returns in a treated tooth
Crown damage, decay, or new cracks lead to reinfection
Missed or complex canals were not completely cleaned the first time