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 Leanza Simona T
I cannot begin to explain how amazing my experience was with your office. I was under a lot of stress and anxiety with my sudden dental issue and was concerned with whether the doctor I would be seeing would be compassionate and caring. Your office and entire team are the most welcoming, caring, and passionate people I have come across! Not only did you take my concerns seriously, but your team did everything they could to ensure my visit and procedure would be comfortable. Having a doctor who checks in throughout the process to gauge my comfort level was so amazing that I even closed my eyes the whole time because I had complete trust in their knowledge and dedication to their work. While I hope I don’t need another procedure in the future of this caliber (knocking on wood), I know that if I did, I would be in great hands!
- Leanza Simona T
Patient Review by Philip S
It’s been as good as a root canal can be
- Philip S
Patient Review by Sabrina T
The doctors and their staff were very pleasant and informed me the whole way through my few appointments for my procedure. I really enjoyed talks with the staff they were very relatable. Great team!!!
- Sabrina T
Patient Review by Annamarie Maxwell
Very professional
- Annamarie Maxwell
Patient Review by Mike M
Excellent care and quick appointment
- Mike M
Patient Review by James S
Dr. Mintz did a great job and saw me on an emergency basis, for which I am very grateful.
- James S
Patient Review by Kendall H
Dr Vail is amazing. She did every she could to take care of me. I would recommend her to anyone
- Kendall H
Patient Review by Timothy J
Excellent experience. Dr. Vail and her staff are the finest. I would highly recommend.
- Timothy J
Patient Review by Michael A
Amazing Endodontist and tech. Highly skilled and very nice people.
- Michael A
Patient Review by Beth C
Thank you for all you did for me!
- Beth C
Patient Review by Terry T
I experienced one of the most pleasant dental surgery ever had ever from beginning to end. I was referred for a root canal and it was scheduled in a day. The Dental Tech was friendly and very personable and the Dentist outstanding. I experienced no pain whatsoever.
- Terry T
Patient Review by David M
Had tri- root canal. They worked very hard to make sure I was comfortable.
- David M
Patient Review by Tim A
Best experience I could have hoped for when having a root canal. Certainly not a fun experience, but Endospecialists were excellent!
- Tim A
Patient Review by Hollie O
Overall a pleasant and efficient experience getting a root canal!
- Hollie O
Patient Review by April K
I really appreciate the level of care received
- April K
Patient Review by James S
Very pleased with service offered.
- James S
Patient Review by James M
Very good experience, competent doctors & staff
- James M
Patient Review by Chuck S
Dr. Moretton and his assistant were friendly and took the time to answer all of my questions.
- Chuck S
Patient Review by Phyllis C
No complaints at all. Everyone was great!
- Phyllis C
Patient Review by Jeffrey M
That was By Far the easiest root canal EVER!! I didn’t have any pain during or after the procedure!!! Thank you!!
- Jeffrey M