Endodontic Retreatment

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. Day 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.
An example of a tooth with inflamed tissue
Inflamed Tissue
A visual of removing fillings from a tooth
Filling Removed
A representation of a tooth with its canals cleaned
Canals Cleaned
An illustration of new root filling material placed into a tooth's canals
Root Material Placed
An example of a tooth's filling restored by new root canal filling
Filling Restored
A representation of a fully healed tooth by new root canal filling placed
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.

 
 

Jamie M. Day, DDS, MS, PLLC

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At first, I was uneasy about needing a root canal considering it was my first, but it turned out to be a great experience! The procedure was reasonably quick-maybe 45 minutes, virtually painless, and the staff made me feel totally at ease the entire time. Dr. Jamie, her assistant, and the girls up front all helped to make my time there actually enjoyable. I’m very relieved to have the procedure over with, but I couldn’t recommend this place more!

- ZACH G

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Great experience. I hardly felt the needle for the anesthetic and the procedure was faster than expected. Soreness only lasted that day. Highly recommend Dr. Day.

- Martha M

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Dr Day and her staff are fantastic! You always hear 'root canal' and think 'ow' but not if Dr Day treats you. This procedure was less painless than a cleaning. Her awesome staff checked on me twice afterwards to make sure I was ok. I would definitely recommend Dr Day to everyone. Thanks so much!

- Cindy V

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I would recommend Jamie Day and her staff to anyone that needs a root canal.

- Joyce R

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I had a root canal with Dr. Day, and the experience was excellent. The procedure was completely painless, and Dr. Day was very professional and gentle. I highly recommend Dr. Day and the team!

- Beatriz

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From beginning to end I was treated professionally and kindly. Ladies at the check in desk were very thorough and kind. Dr. Day and her assistant were very professional and for loss of other words, comforting. They repeatedly told me that if I experienced any discomfort to let them know. They really put me at ease and made the experience very comfortable. I will admit that I am not a fan of dental work. I had a root canal and I was very weary as I have had bad prior experiences. These ladies are the real deal. I would never be nervous about going there for a procedure again. Definitely recommend! This was posted on YELP

- Sylvia G

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You hear horror stories about root canals, but couldn’t have had a better experience. It was painless, and I immediately felt better after the procedure. I was able to get in on a cancellation. They were efficient, prompt and kind. I am very grateful for their care.

- Hannah H

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I was referred to Dr. Day for a root canal, and the entire experience was exceptional. Scheduling was a breeze, and even though I was a first-time patient, Dr. Day and her staff treated me like I’d been coming there for years. My tooth was severely infected and presented a minor complication, but they handled it with calm expertise and professionalism, making me feel completely confident in their care. The procedure itself was painless, and their use of advanced technology made a real difference. I’m grateful for their skill and kindness, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone needing endodontic treatment.

- Adam W

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If there is such a thing as a "pleasant " dental experience, this is it. Very relaxed and calming environment.

- Patti M

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I had a great experience with Dr Day and her staff. Everyone I encountered were very nice and pleasant and made me more at ease for my root canal. I also appreciated all the information given and a follow up call to check on me. Thank you.

- Denise D

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Best equipment and very skilled endodontist!

- Becky B

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This was one of the quickest and comfortable dental appointments I’ve ever had. Calling and setting up the appointment was so easy and the staff are very friendly! They got me in a week later and were very open and honest and allowed me to ask questions at any time. The numbing was fantastic, I didn’t feel a thing. Wonderful place with a great environment and great staff, I’ll absolutely be coming back!

- Carly M

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I had my second root canal done yesterday. I was a bit anxious about being able to do the procedure as I was recovering from a cold and I also have a chronic cough that can be quite nasty at times. I expressed my concerns to the staff and they could not have been nicer or more understanding. The procedure went smoothly and quickly, no issues. Aftercare instructions were given as well with instruction to contact them if I needed to. It is such a calm environment, music playing softly in the background. The staff is phenomenal! They made what could be an angst-filled appointment very easy. Would HIGHLY recommend them!!

- Barb D

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Great place to visit. Friendly and encouraging staff. Would visit again.

- Robert M

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I was so impressed with the professionalism and compassion shown by Dr. Day and her whole staff. My daughter was very scared to have this procedure done and they put her at ease and worked so quickly and thoroughly to make it as painless as possible. The experience was so pleasant she jokingly asked a root canal for her birthday!

- Lynlee K

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Dr. Day and her staff are extremely professional, compassionate, and thorough. The thought of a root canal was stressful. Dr. Day made the procedure stress free and painless. I highly recommend her.

- A. D. M

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Awesome staff! Dr. Day is great!

- David G

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Only a couple of very minor twinges of pain during the procedure, and 8 hours later no pain at all. Dr. Day explained what she was doing during the procedure, which was helpful. Her assistant and staff were also very polite and helpful in answering questions. I highly recommend her practice.

- Theodore L

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Very pleasant experience with Dr. Day as well as everyone involved. I would highly recommend Dr. Day.

- Linda J. J

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Everything was fabulous! The only thing I didn’t expect was no cuspidor bowl! Haha! Made a mess of my bib! :).

- Lynn H

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