Re-root Canal Treatment
A second chance for a treated tooth
Where a previous root canal has not healed as expected, or symptoms have returned, re-treatment reopens the tooth, removes the old filling material and treats the canals again.
About the treatment
Why a tooth might need treating again
Most root canals settle and stay settled. Occasionally one does not — a canal may have been narrow, curved or difficult to find first time; a restoration may have leaked and let bacteria back in; or new decay may have reached the root filling.
Re-treatment means carefully removing the existing root filling, re-cleaning and re-disinfecting the canal system, and sealing it again. It is more demanding than a first-time root canal, which is why it is handled by an MDS Endodontist.
- Investigates why the first treatment did not settle
- Old root filling material carefully removed
- Canals re-cleaned, disinfected and re-sealed
- Carried out by a specialist under rubber dam
Why Aurum Dental Clinic
Root canal re-treatment, done properly
Specialist expertise, an unhurried approach, and a plan you understand before anything begins.
Specialist-led
Planned and carried out by M.D.S-qualified clinicians, not referred out mid-course.
Precise technique
Careful diagnosis and unhurried, meticulous work at every stage.
Clear plans
What we found, what we recommend and what it costs — explained before we begin.
Genuinely gentle
A calm, patient approach for anxious and first-time patients alike.
Questions & answers
Everything you need to know
Still unsure about re-root canal treatment? Our team is always happy to talk it through and answer anything that is on your mind.
Common reasons are a canal that was hard to locate or fully clean, a restoration that leaked afterwards, or new decay reaching the root filling. An X-ray and examination usually make the picture clear.
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