Root Canal Retreatment
Endodontic Retreatment
With the appropriate care, your teeth that have had endodontic treatment will last as long as other natural teeth. Yet, a tooth that has received treatment may fail to heal or pain may continue to exist. Sometimes, the pain may occur months or years after treatment. If so, Dr. Thomas, Dr. Powell, Dr. Wikle or Dr. Kaple may need to perform Endodontic Retreatment.
Improper healing may be caused by:
- Curved or narrow canals that were not treated during the initial treatment.
- Complicated canals that went undetected during the initial treatment.
- The crown or restoration was not placed within the appropriate amount of time following the procedure.
- The crown or restoration that did not prevent saliva from contaminating the inside of the tooth.
Are You Concerned About an Improperly Healing Tooth?
Inflamed Tissue
Filling Removed
Canals Cleaned
Root Material Placed
Filling Restored
Healed Tooth
In some cases, new problems can influence a tooth that was successfully treated:
- New decay can expose a root canal filling material, causing infection.
- A cracked or loose filling or crown can expose the tooth to new infection.
Once retreatment has been selected as a solution to your problem, the doctors will reopen your tooth to gain access to the root canal filling material. This restorative material will be removed to enable access to the root canal. The doctors will now clean your canals and carefully examine the inside of the problematic tooth. Once cleaned, the doctors will fill and seal the canals and place a temporary filling in the tooth.
At this point, you will need to return to your dentist as soon as possible in order to have a new crown or restoration placed on the tooth to restore full functionality.
Brookwood Endodontics
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Very satisfied with my visit even though my dental issue could not be treated!
- Kalman O
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Very friendly and make you feel comfortable
- Robert F
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The staff made sure I was comfortable the entire time and they were very attentive to my needs. Thank you to the kind woman who held my hand when I was scared and thank you to Dr. Thomas for the quick, professional work and sincerity.
- Harrison P
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You were able to work me in on the day I knew I needed help. Very professional throughout the process with the entire staff.
- David W
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Everyone I met was pleasant, helpful, and very professional. Bailey was my assistant for my procedure and she was awesome. I highly recommend Brookwood Endodontics (Dr. Collier) and his staff to anyone who wants a pleasant and thorough experience.
- Brianna J
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Well done!
- Ronald K
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Best endodontist in Birmingham!
- Lauren C
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Everyone in the office was extremely helpful and kind. I would definitely go back to this office for procedures in the future.
- Sarah S
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Overall, great clinic, doctors and staff. Very friendly and easy to communicate with.
- Jeff G
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All of the staff were friendly and professional.
- Takeka K
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Dr. Collier was the best. I will feel lots better about making another appointment with him because he's really an expert!
- Pam S
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Dr Wikle was so detailed and informative. I will be returning annually for him to help stay on top of all my teeth and avoid an emergency situation like I had yesterday
- Brooke C
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Great experience from front desk to last treatment roon
- Elizabeth F
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Great staff. Very friendly.
- Deanna J
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Everyone was soooo nice and professional. Made me feel very relax.
- Toni B
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Professional yet very personable!
- Sarah P
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Great experience!
- Wayne E
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Excellent
- Roger H
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Tara was excellent and a huge help!
- Jessica
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I am always pleased with the doctors and staff at Brookwood Endo!!! Thank you for always taking care of my family!!
- Heather B