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 Clinton W
A model company! Setting the example for Excellence!
- Clinton W
Patient Review by Karen H
I was so very nervous, but was quickly put at ease and had a great experience!
- Karen H
Patient Review by Kevin T
About as good as a root canal experience could be!
- Kevin T
Patient Review by Chris H
Dr. Moretton and staff provide a comfortable, efficient, professional experience.
- Chris H
Patient Review by Brad S
Great experience!
- Brad S
Patient Review by Deborah P
thanks for taking good care of me.
- Deborah P
Patient Review by Kathryn G
Thank you very much for the excellent care
- Kathryn G
Patient Review by Celeste T
Everyone was so friendly and made me feel at ease!
- Celeste T
Patient Review by Samuel A
Very professional staff from top to bottom. Obviously, there is great leadership at the company. Keep up the great work!
- Samuel A
Patient Review by James H
My first root canal and I was pleasantly surprised with the professionalism of the staff and the respect for my time constraints.
- James H
Patient Review by Sharon L L
Thank you!
- Sharon L L
Patient Review by William H
The responsiveness and service from everyone in the office was great.
- William H
Patient Review by Alanna H
They got me in quickly and got it taken care of.
- Alanna H
Patient Review by Francis M
Great experience. Great doctor, great staff! Went above and beyond on a Sunday.
- Francis M
Patient Review by Tyanne C
I have to come back for the actual root canal but feel they explained things very well and made me feel very comfortable!
- Tyanne C
Patient Review by Sean H
The staff here were amazing.
- Sean H
Patient Review by Jennifer M
I hope that I have the same great experience that I had with my first root canal for my second root canal.
- Jennifer M
Patient Review by Rebecca H
Made a stressful experience as wonderful as it possibly could be. Caring and kind staff!
- Rebecca H
Patient Review by Karen C
Best dental expereience ever!
- Karen C
Patient Review by Beverly B
No one likes to get a root canal, however the great Dr and staff made it a very good experience!
- Beverly B