{"id":287,"date":"2022-07-08T20:57:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-08T20:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chaskadental.com\/blog\/?p=287"},"modified":"2025-07-30T18:43:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T18:43:44","slug":"root-canal-retreatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chaskadental.com\/blog\/root-canal-retreatment\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons You Might Need Root Canal Retreatment\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Learning you need a root canal<\/a> may not be the most exciting news you\u2019ll receive. Although the procedure gets a bad reputation because of the many misconceptions about it causing pain, it is actually beneficial for your oral health because of its ability to eliminate pain caused by infection. However, what if you learn you need to have the procedure redone? Here are three reasons root canal retreatment may be necessary to ensure the future of your smile.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Success Rate of Root Canals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is believed that most root canals have a 95% success rate. This means that the majority of procedures cause no complications and lend results that can last a lifetime. However, the other 5% often requires that patients undergo retreatment. While this may not be what you want to hear from your dentist, it\u2019s important to remember that addressing the problem will only serve to benefit your oral health in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Do Root Canals Need to Be Redone?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With any type of oral treatment, there comes the potential for risks and complications. If after undergoing a root canal you experience any of the following, your dentist may recommend a second procedure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n