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 James S
Excellent care, treated me on short notice.
- James S
Patient Review by Danny L. I
Excellent work done!!
- Danny L. I
Patient Review by Kathie W
Everyone was very reassuring and helpful. This was my first experience with a root canal.
- Kathie W
Patient Review by Shachi B
She is very good Doctor and very knowledgeable.
- Shachi B
Patient Review by Brittany M
I came into this office a nervous wreck with the horror stories I had heard about root canals. HOWEVER with the absolute exceptional attention to detail and excellent staff it really made my experience top notch. But Natalie girl you're really EXCELLENT at your job you made my experience the fastest dental procedure ever BUT so comfortable! Thank you to everyone on staff it was overall the best dental experience I have ever had and that's saying something having a root canal!
- Brittany M
Patient Review by Carl
Great office and staff
- Carl
Patient Review by Maria V
I highly recommend Dr Vail and her team. I was so scared to get a root canal due to a terrible experience I’ve had before. This time my procedure was pain free and recovery much easier. I’m so glad I chose Endodontic Specialists of Fishers!
- Maria V
Patient Review by Kara I
Thank you for your care
- Kara I
Patient Review by Jerry D
No one wants a root canal, but if necessary, this would be the practice I would return to.
- Jerry D
Patient Review by Valerie S
Everyone was professional and explained entire procedure to me.
- Valerie S
Patient Review by Jorge B
Great staff and made me feel relaxed and comfortable.
- Jorge B
Patient Review by Linda G
Explained results of ex rays and indicated concerns with info from referring doctor helping me to resolve communication problem
- Linda G
Patient Review by Christina R
It was my first root canal and they may sure I was numb up good and I was relaxed
- Christina R
Patient Review by Shane P
Great people and great service!!!!
- Shane P
Patient Review by Molly T
Felt super comfortable the entire time, would definitely recommend 100%. I love Dr. Vail and the whole staff
- Molly T
Patient Review
Very positive experience from office staff to hygienist to doctor
- Anonymous
Patient Review by Roxie S
Dr. Vail has done several root canals for me. As soon as I start to feel like I’m going to need another, I call to schedule with her. She and her staff are knowledgeable, kind, keep me informed throughout the procedure, and thoroughly answer questions. I trust her and her staff.
- Roxie S
Patient Review by Mercy S
Thank you so very much for everything. You went above and beyond and I cannot thank you enough. I hope I never need to but if I do I hope I can come see you again.
- Mercy S
Patient Review by Gregory C
This was the second root canal that I’ve needed in the past year. Both went well with minimal discomfort.
- Gregory C
Patient Review by Matt A
Dr. Mintz and her team were just terrific!
- Matt A