Root canal therapy is the most famous endodontic treatment (endodontics is a dental specialty that deals with the soft pulp inside a tooth). But there are other treatments that are just as valuable and more complex. For example, if you had a failed root canal, your care team might determine that you need root canal surgery, which is also known as an apicoectomy. This procedure involves removing the tip of the tooth’s root and is more invasive than a traditional root canal. What can you expect as you are healing from this restorative procedure? This blog post provides helpful information and aftercare tips.
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