If you’ve had a root canal performed at some point, you probably experienced firsthand that the procedure wasn’t nearly as scary as you expected it to be. Root canals are usually used to save a tooth that would otherwise require extraction, and can be a painless way to treat very uncomfortable infections.
However, you might have noticed recently that you’ve started feeling the same discomfort you had when you first needed that root canal. In that case, you may require what’s called a root canal retreatment. If you want to know a little more about what this is and why you may need it, here’s a guide that can help you.
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