Root Canal Treatment in Fountain Square, Indianapolis, IN
Root canal treatment in Fountain Square, Indianapolis, IN relieves tooth pain and saves a tooth that would otherwise be lost. Inside every tooth is a soft tissue called pulp. When deep decay, a crack, or an injury lets bacteria reach it, the pulp becomes infected or inflamed, often causing a deep ache or sharp sensitivity that does not go away on its own.
Save Your Tooth
Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment in Fountain Square, Indianapolis, IN relieves tooth pain and saves a tooth that would otherwise be lost. Inside every tooth is a soft tissue called pulp. When deep decay, a crack, or an injury lets bacteria reach it, the pulp becomes infected or inflamed, often causing a deep ache or sharp sensitivity that does not go away on its own.
Treatment removes the damaged pulp, carefully cleans and disinfects the inside of the tooth, then fills and seals the space with a biocompatible material. A crown is usually placed afterward to protect the tooth, restoring full strength so it looks, feels, and works like the rest of your smile. With good care, a treated tooth can last for many years, often a lifetime.
Despite its reputation, modern root canal treatment is comfortable. With effective numbing, most patients say it feels similar to getting a filling, and it relieves the pain the infection was causing.
What we offer
Treatment options
Root canal therapy
Removes infection from inside the tooth, relieves pain, and preserves your natural tooth.
Root canal retreatment
A second treatment for a tooth whose earlier root canal has become reinfected or has not healed as expected.
Crowns after treatment
A custom crown protects the treated tooth and restores full strength for chewing.
Emergency relief
When tooth pain cannot wait, we get you comfortable first and plan treatment from there.
Understanding your options
When a root canal needs a second look
Most root canals last for many years, but occasionally a treated tooth develops a new infection or does not heal fully. In those cases retreatment - gently reopening the tooth, cleaning the canals again, and resealing them - can often save it. This short video from our patient education library explains how root canal retreatment works.
Root canal retreatment - patient education video
Please call the office for more information about this treatment.
Easy as 1-2-3
What to expect
Access
We numb the area thoroughly, then make a small opening in the tooth to reach the infected tissue.
Clean & disinfect
We remove the damaged pulp, then clean, shape, and sanitize the inside of the tooth.
Seal & restore
The canals are filled and sealed, and a crown is usually placed to protect the tooth long-term.
Why it matters
The benefits
- Relieves the pain of an infected tooth
- Saves your natural tooth instead of removing it
- Restores full strength for comfortable chewing
- Long-lasting results with good care
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Does a root canal hurt?
With modern numbing, most patients find it no more uncomfortable than a filling, and it relieves the pain the infection was causing.
How do I know if I need one?
A persistent toothache, lingering sensitivity to hot or cold, pain when chewing, swelling, or a darkening tooth are common signs. An exam and x-ray confirm it.
How long does a treated tooth last?
With good care and a protective crown, many treated teeth last for years, often a lifetime.
What is root canal retreatment?
If a tooth that already had a root canal becomes painful or infected again, retreatment cleans and reseals the canals a second time. The video above shows how it works.
Ready to get started?
Call 317-932-1000 or book online - new patients welcome.