How do I know if I need root canal retreatment?

Signs that a previously treated tooth may need retreatment include: pain or sensitivity in the tooth, swelling near the tooth, a new abscess or pimple on the gum, or a new dark shadow on X-ray around the root tip. Some failed root canals show no symptoms and are only detected on routine X-rays.

Is retreatment more difficult than the original root canal?

Retreatment is generally more complex because the existing filling material must be removed before the canals can be re-cleaned. This is why retreatment is performed by our endodontic specialist, Dr. Godoy, who has the advanced training and instruments for complex cases.

What if retreatment doesn't work?

If retreatment is not successful, an apicoectomy (surgical removal of the root tip) may be the next option. In some cases, extraction followed by an implant may be recommended.

How long does retreatment take?

Retreatment typically takes 1.5–2.5 hours, slightly longer than an initial root canal. Complex molars may require 2 appointments.

Root Canal Retreatment in Los Algodones

When a previously treated tooth develops new infection or pain, retreatment can save the tooth and eliminate the problem — performed by endodontic specialist Dr. Godoy.

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When a Root Canal Needs to Be Redone

Root canal retreatment is performed when a tooth that previously had root canal therapy develops new infection, pain, or fails to heal properly. This can happen for several reasons: a missed canal during the original treatment, new decay that has reinfected the tooth, a cracked root, or a breakdown of the original filling material.

Retreatment involves removing the existing root canal filling material, re-cleaning and reshaping the canals, and resealing them. In many cases, retreatment can save a tooth that would otherwise need to be extracted.

Root canal retreatment in the US costs $1,000–$1,800. At Molar City MX, the same specialist procedure is available for $300–$500 — with the same level of expertise and the same rotary endodontic technology.

Price Comparison: US vs. Los Algodones

Same materials, same techniques — at a fraction of the US cost.

Treatment	US Price	Our Price
Root Canal Retreatment — Front Tooth	$900 – $1,400	$280 – $380
Root Canal Retreatment — Premolar	$1,000 – $1,600	$300 – $420
Root Canal Retreatment — Molar	$1,100 – $1,800	$350 – $500

* Prices are estimates. Contact us for a personalized quote based on your specific case.