Persistent Pain After a Root Canal?

While most root canal treatments are successful, some patients may continue to experience tooth pain, sensitivity, swelling, or discomfort after treatment. At Great Neck Endodontics, Dr. Peter Rybak treats many patients from Bayside, Little Neck, Douglaston, Queens, Great Neck, Roslyn, Manhasset, Nassau County, and surrounding areas who continue to experience pain months or even years after a previous root canal procedure.

Persistent post root canal pain may be caused by:

  • Missed or untreated canals
  • Recurrent infection
  • Cracked teeth
  • Incomplete healing
  • Complex root canal anatomy
  • Fractures or hidden damage inside the tooth

If you are still experiencing tooth pain after a previous root canal treatment, you may benefit from evaluation by an endodontic specialist. Dr. Peter Rybak provides advanced diagnostic imaging, endodontic retreatment, cracked tooth evaluation, apicoectomy procedures, and emergency endodontic care using modern technology and advanced root canal techniques.

At Great Neck Endodontics, our goal is to help relieve pain, eliminate infection, and preserve your natural teeth whenever possible.

Root Canal Fact

9 out of 10 dental educators say they would personally choose an endodontist for root canal treatment.

If you are experiencing persistent tooth pain or complications following a root canal, contact Great Neck Endodontics at 516-441-5060 to schedule an evaluation.