I am a 66 year old female.  My family dentist sent me to an endodonist for a root canal procedure.  The endodonist couldnt complete the procedure because my canals were calcified.  He wants to try again, and I have an appointment on March 22nd.Should I keep this appointment, or would this be a waste of time to continue.  Is it usual that he will be successful in getting through the calcified area the second try.  My gums were very sore after the first try,and now are better.  If I do keep this second appointment, how long should I give him to work in my mouth, before we give up, and move on to another solution.Thank you for your time. YYYY@YYYY
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The calcified canals in the root canal can be treated if it is partially calcified. If it is completely calcified then the root canal treatment cannot be done. Nothing to worry if it is completely calcified, because chances of this tooth getting infected is very less. If it is asymptomatic we can just leave it like that. If they are attempting to treat a partially calcified canal it takes little more extra time than normal RCT. It might take 40 min to 1 hour. I hope my answer will help you, take care.