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!

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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?

Root canal treatment can relieve pain by removing damaged tissues from teeth

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.

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.

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Patient Review by Karen F.

Thank you so much! I was dreading my appointment but you were all so welcoming, friendly, professional and reassuring throughout all aspects of the visit. I appreciated how thorough you were in explaining what would be happening, and how efficient and comfortable the procedure was. It exceeded my expectations by a million miles.

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Patient Review by Jana D

My entire experience with Dr. Vail and her staff was fantastic! I got my appointment time mixed up and they still worked with me to get me in that morning and start my procedure. I was super nervous about having a root canal, but they quickly eased my mind and reassured me things would be fine. I couldn’t have dreamed of a better experience! Thank you!!

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Patient Review by Danielle L

I’m especially happy with the short time I had to wait to get in for an appointment. It can be so hard to see specialists and with something like tooth pain, it’s can really seem like forever. Thanks for being so speedy and committed to fixing my tooth!

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My experience from the front office to back office was awesome!!!

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Patient Review by Ashley K

I was very nervous coming in for a root canal everyone starting from the front desk to the hygienist and the Dr. made me feel so at ease and comfortable from start to finish. It’s funny saying this about a root canal but it was a pleasant experience! Thank you all for going above and beyond and everyone at this office is so sweet and friendly- thank You

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Patient Review by Emily G

Wonderful to be pain free!

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Patient Review by Liz W

A wonderful place!

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Patient Review by Alice G

Having never been a patient there, they worked me in for an emergency root canal, late on a Friday before a holiday! In about an hour they drilled through a crown and fixed my issue. They explained each step and never made me feel like I was keeping them from leaving for the holiday. Thank you!!!

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This office is wonderful!

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Great experience.

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Patient Review by Gordon A

Ours was a consultation only but would definitely be very comfortable receiving treatment here. Very professional and courteous staff

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Patient Review by Elizabeth W

One of the most professional offices I’ve ever been to.

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Patient Review by Steve G

I would definitely refer folks to Mychel

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Patient Review by Abigail A

I was anticipating a lot more pain after my root canal but I barely felt anything more than some very mild soreness. That aside, everyone on staff the day of the procedure was very open and welcoming. It did a lot to ease any lingering nervousness

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Patient Review by Jasper B

Everyone was amazing! ! Making the patient comfortable was the number one priority with the staff. Dr. Morreton was top notch. I would refer without hesitation, for certain!

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Patient Review by Judy W

The staff makes sure you are comfortable by offering a blanket, sunglasses, etc. during the procedure.

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Patient Review by Rhonda J

My second root canal, staff and doctor friendly, professional. They took the time to mail me dental floss I liked. Good customer service. Thank you Endodontic

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Patient Review by Ashley V

Very caring and knowledgeable team! Very pleased with completed and recommendations of further treatment.

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Patient Review by Amber R

Dr. Moretton and his team were very professional, kind and really made me feel comfortable during my procedure. I have had lots of dental work done in the past couple years and I was extremely impressed by his compassion that he showed and the time that he gave me. He is VERY gentle and when he speaks too you, he is very calm and it makes the process so much easier. The girls that assist him are super sweet and greet you with a big smile. I highly recommend their facility. Thank you for helping me our Dr. Moretton and staff.

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Patient Review by Darla G

Thanks so much for helping to my anxiety through this procedure. You all were very professional and caring.

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