Retreatment

There are some situations in which a tooth that has been treated fails to heal as expected. If you find yourself in such a situation, reach out to our dentist by dialing 805-526-8081. We will review your treated tooth and determine if retreatment is necessary.

In some cases, retreatment is required months after treatment. In other situations, retreatment is necessary several years down the road. There might have been a mistake made by your previous dentist that necessitates retreatment. It is also possible your mouth did not heal as expected, meaning retreatment is the only course of action.

The retreatment of the site in question provides a second chance of sorts. Though a retreatment might not fully correct the issue, it will certainly help with the healing process. The retreatment typically takes the place of a subsequent corrective procedure that expedites healing to save the tooth.

Once the retreatment is complete, the tooth will require protection. This protection typically takes the form of a dental crown or another dental restoration. The crown or other restoration is positioned atop the tooth to safeguard it below and also to restore it to complete functionality.