OVERVIEW OF TREATMENT
Quite a few things may result in additional problems following a root canal therapy. Sometimes the entire problem wasn't eliminated during therapy and in different cases, a new infection might have developed in the tooth. After the tooth demonstrates signs of disease again, our team of endodontic specialists will normally recommend an endodontic retreatment.
COMMON REASONS FOR RETREATMENT
• Abscess or other signs of disease still present following a root canal
• Recurring discomfort or pain in the tooth that received root canal therapy
• Accessory canals were not detected during the initial root canal procedure
• Failure to have a crown or other dental restoration placed in a timely manner following initial root canal treatment
Western Mass Endo Reviews
Hands down, one of the best doctor's office I have visited! The office staff is friendly, compassionate and efficient. Dr Shapiro and his assistants are a fine tuned machine. It is obvious they are experts in what they do. Twice I needed emergency root canals. Both times they were able to fit me in much quicker than I expected. As I mentioned, all staff was very kind and understanding. I have and continue to recommend them with 100% confidence.
Exceptional care from start to finish! Dr. Scott is an outstanding endodontist—kind, caring, and compassionate. He takes the time to thoroughly explain everything, ensuring patients feel comfortable and informed every step of the way. His surgical skill is top-notch, and his bedside manner is truly exceptional. The entire staff is equally wonderful—friendly, helpful, and always going above and beyond to make the experience as smooth as possible. On top of that, the office itself is beautiful, creating a calm and welcoming environment. I’m so grateful to have found this practice and highly recommend it to anyone in need of expert endodontic care!
I had a tooth infection during the holidays and WME was able to take me in right away. I highly recommend them, especially Dr. Eric Shapiro. Dr Shapiro is extremely talented and kind. The staff I encountered were also very kind. Even though it's a long drive for me to get there (out of state), I'll be going back to see Eric if I ever need another root canal!!
Amazing experience. Got straight to the point and had me out of there in 45 minutes. I felt no pain at all. Thank you so much!
Dr. Eric Shapiro was amazing. Very fast root canal, very nice. I was shocked how quick and painless it was. I highly recommend booking him. He was so nice
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UNDERSTANDING THE PROCESS
If endodontic retreatment isn’t ideal, our specialists may recommend additional procedures to treat the condition and save your oral health:
• Apicoectomy
• Tooth extraction
Your endodontic retreatment procedure will be done in our office using anesthesia to temporarily numb the needed region. In the event the process is lengthy or if you have dental worries, stronger sedation choices might be used. As soon as you are prepared, one of our specialists will open the tooth and then take out the filling substance placed in the last process. The inside of the tooth, especially each of the root tips, will be completely disinfected. Once the tooth is cleaned and analyzed, it'll be fortified with a new temporary filling and then sealed.
A new restoration (crown, filling, or bridge) is then normally placed on the treated tooth by your general dentist to protect and strengthen the tooth structure.