Root Canal Therapy | Fishers IN
What is a root canal?
A root canal is one of the most common dental procedures performed, well over 14 million every year. This simple treatment can save your natural teeth and prevent the need for dental implants or bridges.At the center of your tooth is pulp. Pulp is a collection of blood vessels and nerves that helps to build the surrounding tooth. Infection of the pulp can be caused by trauma to the tooth, deep decay, cracks and chips, or repeated dental procedures. Symptoms of the infection can be identified as visible injury or swelling of the tooth, sensitivity to temperature, or pain in the tooth and gums.
Are You Seeking Relief from a Painful or Sensitive Tooth?
Pain in your tooth or gums may be a symptom of infected pulp. Drs. Moretton, Vail, Mintz and Corso can perform a Root Canal to treat the infected pulp, relieve pain, and save your natural teeth!
How is a root canal performed?
If you experience any of these symptoms, your dentist will most likely recommend non-surgical treatment to eliminate the diseased pulp. This injured pulp is removed and the root canal system is thoroughly cleaned and sealed. Root canal therapy usually involves local anesthesia and may be completed in one or more visits depending on the treatment required. Success for this type of treatment occurs in about 90% of cases.
If your tooth is not amenable to endodontic treatment or the chance of success is unfavorable, you will be informed at the time of consultation or when a complication becomes evident during or after treatment. We use local anesthesia to eliminate discomfort. In addition, we will provide nitrous oxide analgesia if indicated. You will be able to drive home after your treatment, and you probably will be comfortable returning to your normal routine.
What happens after root canal treatment?
When your root canal therapy has been completed, a record of your treatment will be sent to your restorative dentist. You should contact their office for a follow-up restoration within a few weeks of completion at our office. Your restorative dentist will decide on what type of restoration is necessary to protect your tooth.
It is rare for endodontic patients to experience complications after routine endodontic treatment or microsurgery. If a problem does occur, however, we are available at all times to respond. To prevent further decay, continue to practice good dental hygiene.
How much will a root canal cost?
The cost associated with the root canal procedure can vary depending on factors such as the severity of damage to the affected tooth and which tooth is affected. In general, endodontic treatment is much less expensive than tooth removal and replacement with an artificial tooth.
- Call Fishers Office Phone Number 317.570.9000 to schedule a consultation with Endodontic Specialists.
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Endodontic Presentation
To provide you with a better understanding of endodontic procedures, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to root canal therapy are discussed.
Endodontic Specialists
Patient Review by Joe K
For something as unpleasant as a root canal sounds my experience was better than I expected.
- Joe K
Patient Review by Deanna S
Loved the stress ball in the shape of a tooth! Lightens the mood. Friendly staff.
- Deanna S
Patient Review by Mary B
One of your staff willing spoke with my Orthopedic Doctor’s office regarding my medication because of my upcoming knee replacement. Dr. Vail and entire staff is first rate.
- Mary B
Patient Review by Emily G
Dr. Vail is the best! Absolutely no pain and every effort to make sure you are comfortable during the procedure.
- Emily G
Patient Review by Ronda M
Everyone here was exceptionally great at making me feel comfortable when i was in a lot of pain. They did everything they could to get me in as soon as possible to relieve my toothache. My experience from the phone call to the moment I left made me feel like I was in the best care possible.
- Ronda M
Patient Review by Tom M
Very nice group of folks. Caring and knowledgeable. An excellent team!
- Tom M
Patient Review by Sali C
I had a great experience at the office! I received a call the following day just to make sure I was Feeling well after my procedure!
- Sali C
Patient Review by Jonathan K
Doctor Vail and her team does an excellent job with always talking to me and checking in on how I was feeling during procedure.
- Jonathan K
Patient Review by Jeremy C
The office was very comfortable with several accommodations including food and drink. Restrooms were also available which was very nice. The staff was super nice and answered all of my questions and explained things to me very very well. This was my first root canal and I was very nervous and believe it or not it was a very pleasurable experience.
- Jeremy C
Patient Review by Sam Djekidel
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- Sam Djekidel
Patient Review by Jim I
This office greatly exceeded my expectations.
- Jim I
Patient Review by Shannon F F
Great experience!
- Shannon F F
Patient Review by Devin C
Top notch staff and facility would highly recommended to any of my friends and family
- Devin C
Patient Review by Barbara W
Thank you
- Barbara W
Patient Review by Thomas C
My Tech Alex was great. Very informative, professional and a great sense of empathy. I am a veteran, with PTSD. Both my tech and my Doctor (Dr. Vail) were sensitive to that fact and my high level of anxiety. they were the best and I will recommend everyone I know plus the director of out sourcing at the VA.
- Thomas C
Patient Review by Shay R
Excellent care and comfort. Would refer to anyone I know. Thank you.
- Shay R
Patient Review by Joelle P
I had a wonderful experience throughout. Staff was very professional. My root canal was done with very minimal discomfort, almost none.
- Joelle P
Patient Review by Kim T
It was a good experience. Very concerned about my comfort
- Kim T
Patient Review by Ron D
Excellent care
- Ron D
Patient Review by Teri R
I am so appreciative of how fast I was able to get in to see them because I was going on a mini vacation in 3 days. I was in a lot of pain and was in their office within the hour. The procedure for the root canal was painless and the dental assistant totally put me at ease through the whole process. They also explained everything that was going to happen so I would understand the procedure. They also gave me a courtesy call the next day to check on me and just made me feel like a person and not just a number walking through the door. I would highly recommend this place because they are experienced, caring, understanding, and affordable. That's so comforting these days.
- Teri R