Retreatment and Endodontic Surgery
Occasionally a tooth that has undergone endodontic treatment fails to heal or starts to fail after several years. Quite often, these situations are not painful and the patient can be unaware of any problem. When either of these situations occur, the tooth usually can be maintained with a second endodontic treatment. This is a little more complicated as the previous material has to be removed and any blockages bypassed and defects repaired. However, the treatment is still painless. For more information: retreatment
Even more rarely, surgery may be required to treat a previously treated tooth. When the end of the canal can not be reached through the top of the tooth due to blockages or defects, it is accessed directly via a surgical approach. We know, it doesn't sound like fun, but this procedure also is still painless and not worth worrying about if needed. For more information: endodontic surgery
Traumatic Dental Injuries
Our front teeth often take the brunt of any traumatic event due to their exposed position. They can become chipped, split, displaced or even completely knocked out. Endodontists are trained to treat such situations to maximize the longevity of the teeth and to minimize adverse affects later. For more information: traumatic dental injuries