Should I have to repeat the root canal treatment?

Q. I had a root canal done on my upper back tooth 4 years ago and recently it has begun to hurt when i bite on it or tap the tooth. Does this mean i will have to have the procedure repeated or will antibiotics get rid of the pain? I had a check up approx 4 weeks ago and an x-ray and nothing adverse was shown. Thanks

A. It may require a redo of the root treatment or possibly a crown if the tooth is developing a split

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