Could Root Canals Fail?
When a tooth develops an infection, treatment is necessary. Lack of treatment means the tooth could essentially die. At this stage, the tooth might need extraction. Otherwise, the infection moves into surrounding teeth. If posible, the ideal treatment for an infected tooth is an endodontic treatment. This procedure is effective, but sometimes a tooth becomes infected again, and retreatment could be needed. You may need to see one of our Birmingham dentists for further treatments.
Root canal treatment involves removing the tissues from the tooth’s interior. The interiors and root canals are thoroughly cleaned, and a restorative material known as gutta-percha is then applied to the interior. Usually, the tooth is then capped with a tooth crown. The restoration is often custom-made to protect the tooth and also look natural. But if the procedure is not successful, the prognosis of the condition could be compromised. The tooth could begin developing symptoms, such as toothaches and discomfort when biting down. If you experience discomfort, do not risk the loss of your teeth. Doctors Network can connect you with an emergency dentist in Birmingham, AL that can offer retreatment and accepts MetroPlus Health Plan MetroPlus.
If you don’t have an insurance plan don’t let that discourage you! Doctors Network can offer a membership plan to make care affordable. With a monthly membership fee, you can undergo necessary root canal retreatment at a reasonable cost!