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Endodontic Retreatment

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With the appropriate care, your teeth that have had endodontic treatment will last as long as other natural teeth. Yet, a tooth that has received treatment may fail to heal or pain may continue to exist. Sometimes, the pain may occur months or years after treatment. If so, Endodontic Retreatment may be needed.

Root Canal Retreatment Explained

Here is a quick overview video of Root Canal Retreatment

For a number of reasons, previously treated root canals can sometimes fail to heal or become reinfected. Retreatment (or corrective root canal therapy) is the process of re-performing a root canal. It relieves symptoms and can save your tooth.

Improper healing may be caused by:

Retreatment therapy is necessary when root canal therapy or root canal surgery does not heal optimally or the tooth becomes reinfected. These are some of the primary causes:

  • Curved or narrow canals were not treated during the initial treatment.
  • Complicated canals went undetected during the initial treatment.
  • The crown or restoration was not placed within the appropriate amount of time following the procedure.
  • The crown or restoration did not prevent saliva from contaminating the inside of the tooth.

In some cases, new problems can influence a tooth that was successfully treated:

  • New decay can expose a root canal filling material, causing infection.
  • A cracked or loose filling or crown can expose the tooth to new infection.

Once retreatment has been selected as a solution to your problem, the doctors will reopen your tooth to gain access to the root canal filling material. This restorative material will be removed to enable access to the root canal. The doctors will now clean your canals and carefully examine the inside of the problematic tooth. Once cleaned, the doctors will fill and seal the canals and place a temporary filling in the tooth.

At this point, you will need to return to your dentist as soon as possible in order to have a new crown or restoration placed on the tooth to restore full functionality.

If you have a dental emergency, please call us right away at (650) 369-2555. Obtaining prompt evaluation and treatment may help save your tooth and prevent any further chronic pains.

If you have any other questions please visit our Contact Page to submit a form or call our office at (650) 369-2555.

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Scheduling Information

Our office is open Mon-Fri from 8AM until 4PM and can be reached at (650) 369-2555 or info@woodsideendo.com.

We will schedule your appointment as promptly as possible. If you have pain or an emergency situation, every attempt will be made to see you that very same day.

We try our best to stay on schedule to minimize your waiting. Our staff appreciates your understanding and patience in advance.

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"I needed a root canal done asap. Woodside Endodontics made an appointment for me the next day, without requiring an initial consultation. Having had root canals before, I had a lot of anxiety. Dr. An and Dr. Yang talked me through the procedure and helped me hang in there. The dental assistant was so understanding and held my hand to calm my nerves. About five minutes after getting the anesthesia, I started shaking and couldn't stop. Six days later I am doing fine. No bad effects from the root canal procedure. The swelling was nearly gone by the next morning."
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We believe that proper root canal treatment and great all-around endodontic care is a right that all patients in Redwood City should have access to.

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" I went to Dr. Yang for a consultation, really a second opinion, she gave me all the information I needed to make a decision, and allowed me to make the call in a low pressure situation. In the end, I needed to go to a different specialty provider, but had I decided to get the endodontics work done, I would have zero reservations with using Dr. Yang for that work. I felt like her priority was ensuring my comfort level and delivering the right service to the individual, not just making money."
Adam K.
Adam K.June, 2021
"What brought me to Woodside Endodontics was a root canal. My very first one and I am 68 years old. I have to say I was very apprehensive since I hadn’t had this procedure before and didn’t know what to expect. I was greeted by the friendly and welcoming people in the front office through the exam room. Dr. An explained the whole process and put me at ease. I can’t say enough good things about Dr. An and the staff at Woodside Endodontics."
Linda B.
Linda B.March, 2021
"If having a root canal can be a "good" experience, then the one I had yesterday would fit into that category. I love Dr. Yang. She is warm and gentle and always assessing for pain. I felt very comfortable in her care. She showed her competence with her use of a high power microscope and her explanation of my x-rays, afterwards. Her staff is very welcoming and kind, as well. I would highly recommend Dr. Yang to anyone!"
Vikki H.
Vikki H.March, 2016
"My wife had a painful and pervasive infection due to a root canal gone bad and an incorrect diagnosis by another endodontist. is work and follow up was excellent, totally professional and kind. His office staff is also excellent. They are clear up front, courteous and friendly. Thank you for good treatment."
Cody B.
Cody B.December, 2022
"I was very nervous about getting a root canal, but Dr. Yang was very gentle and the staff made the experience as pleasant as possible. I was seated at my appointment time and the root canal took less than a hour! I was also surprised that I had no pain during or after the procedure. Thank you to Dr. Yang and her staff! Highly recommend this office!"
Grace W.
Grace W.February, 2019
"I was initially treated by Dr. An two years ago. The treatment is still holding strong. I really appreciated the candid, transparent communication with both of them. The service was efficient, quick, and well laid out. The office staff handled everything with my insurance without issue."
James G.
James G.February, 2019
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If you are new to the area and looking for an endodontist, you can bring the entire family to Woodside Endodontics.

Phone: (650) 369-2555

Email: Info@woodsideendo.com

Address: 1690 Woodside Rd #209
Redwood City, CA 94061