Endodontic Retreatment in Cypress, TX

At MINT dentistry, we offer the comprehensive services needed to keep your smile healthy and exquisite, including advanced forms of endodontic care. Several factors can cause additional complications following a root canal treatment months or even years later. For some patients, a tooth may not have healed as expected or small accessory canals may have remained hidden. In other instances, a new infection could have formed within the tooth. When a tooth demonstrates signs of an infection for the second time, the board-certified dental experts at MINT dentistry might recommend an endodontic retreatment. Similar to initial root canal therapy, an endodontic retreatment is performed to eliminate the current disease, disinfect the tooth, and reshape the internal canals. If you are having trouble with a root canal-treated tooth, schedule an exam at MINT dentistry in Cypress, TX to learn more about the option of endodontic retreatment.

Patients who have received a root canal but are still suffering from signs of an infection are often good candidates for an endodontic retreatment. In general, there are several common symptoms that may indicate this need, including swelling, pain or discomfort, or an abscess. If root canal retreatment is not possible, a tooth extraction or an apicoectomy (root tip removal) could be carried out by the experts at MINT dentistry. At your exam and consultation with our team in Cypress, TX, one of our experienced dentists will discuss the most appropriate course of action to treat the infection and help preserve your tooth and oral health.

Endodontic retreatment procedures are performed in one of our well-appointed treatment rooms, which feature relaxing massage chairs. You will be offered a pair of MINT sunglasses and Beats headphones to enjoy during your visit. While an endodontic retreatment is carried out under local anesthetic, sedation services could be used to help quell any anxieties or worries. Once your mouth is prepared, our MINT team will reopen the tooth and remove the filling substance placed during the preceding root canal. The inside of the tooth will be thoroughly cleared of infected tissue, sanitized, and recontoured. New material will be placed to fortify the tooth from within, and the tooth will be sealed. Once it heals, a new crown or other restoration may be placed to maintain strength and restore its cosmetic appeal.

You may want to take a day or two to rest and heal following your endodontic retreatment procedure. We will give you specific instructions to follow, which will include the best way to take care of your mouth as you recover. A prescription for antibiotics or pain relievers may be given, which will need to be taken as directed. Following a meticulous home oral hygiene regimen with daily brushing and flossing is important to keep your teeth and gums in good condition. In addition, we encourage you to attend biannual cleanings and exams at MINT dentistry in Cypress, TX so our team can monitor the tooth and help you enjoy lasting oral health.

Before your visit, our staff will contact your dental insurance provider to learn about your policy and determine any personal expenses. Though endodontic retreatment services may be partially covered by insurance, sedation solutions might not be eligible benefits. MINT dentistry accepts a range of convenient payment methods, including special dental financing. If you do not carry insurance or have treatment costs, speak with us about our MINT Discount Plan and other options that might make your care more affordable.

An endodontic retreatment from the distinguished experts at MINT dentistry can be a successful procedure to help restore and save a natural tooth following root canal treatment. Should you show signs of infection in a previously treated tooth, contact our office in Cypress, TX for more information or to reserve a personalized visit with our team.