{"id":217,"date":"2019-07-22T19:19:26","date_gmt":"2019-07-22T19:19:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prestonbenddental.com\/blog\/?p=217"},"modified":"2019-12-26T19:20:12","modified_gmt":"2019-12-26T19:20:12","slug":"signs-of-failed-root-canal-therapy-plano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prestonbenddental.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/22\/signs-of-failed-root-canal-therapy-plano\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs and Symptoms of Failed Root Canal Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"\"WomanAccording to the American Association of Endodontists, more than 15 million root canals are performed in America each year. You may not have looked forward to undergoing root canal therapy but having to repeat the procedure is even less desirable. As with any medical treatment, root canals are not 100% effective and several factors may lead to the reinfection of your tooth. In this post, your dentist explains the symptoms of a failed root canal and how to prevent complications in the first place.\n\n\n

What is a Root Canal?<\/h2>\nRoot canal treatment is used to repair and save a badly a decayed or infected tooth. During the procedure, the tooth\u2019s nerve and pulp are removed and the inside is cleaned and sealed. A crown is often placed on top of the tooth for protection as well as to restore it to full function. It prevents further infection, bone loss and the formation of abscesses in your gum\u2019s tissue.\n

How Do I Know if It\u2019s Failed?<\/h2>\nThe symptoms of an unsuccessful root canal may be similar to what you felt when you first needed the procedure. This includes:\n