Re-treatment can be a complex and demanding procedure involving the removal of existing root filling material, re-cleaning the canals and placing new filling material.

Remember, a healthy restored tooth is always better than an artificial one. The choice is yours, but there are many disadvantages to losing a tooth. When a tooth is removed and not replaced, the teeth next to the empty space begin to shift from their normal position. This may cause teeth to become crooked or crowded, which decreases chewing and biting efficiency.

Crowded or crooked teeth may be more prone to dental disease because they are harder to keep clean than properly aligned teeth. As a result, other teeth may be lost if the missing tooth is not replaced.