Endodontic Retreatment in Falls Church & Sterling

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, Dr. Kargoli, Dr. Al-Hassany or Dr. Zuaitar may need to perform Endodontic Retreatment.

Improper healing may be caused by:

  • Curved or narrow canals that were not treated during the initial treatment.
  • Complicated canals that 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 that did not prevent saliva from contaminating the inside of the tooth.
Endodontic Retreatment illustration showing inflamed tissue
Inflamed Tissue
Endodontic Retreatment illustration showing fillings being removed
Filling Removed
Endodontic Retreatment illustration showing canals being cleaned
Canals Cleaned
Endodontic Retreatment illustration showing root canal material
Root Material Placed
Endodontic Retreatment illustration showing healed tooth
Filling Restored
Endodontic Retreatment illustration showing fully healed tooth
Healed 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.

Still Experiencing Pain After a Root Canal?

Our specialized endodontists excel in providing effective retreatment solutions for previously treated teeth, giving you a renewed chance for a healthy, pain-free smile.

Falls Church Office: 703-783-2345 Sterling Office: 703-844-9070