®Services · Restorative care
Root canal treatment
A root canal treats infection or inflammation inside a tooth. It relieves pain and lets you keep your natural tooth.
Is it right for you?
- Tooth pain that lingers after hot or cold
- Pain when chewing or biting
- A tender, swollen spot on the gum near a tooth
- A tooth that has darkened
- A deep cavity or a cracked tooth
What to expect
- Exam and x-rayWe find the source of the pain and confirm a root canal is the right treatment.
- NumbingThe area is fully numbed so you're comfortable throughout.
- Clean and sealInfected tissue inside the tooth is removed, then the canals are cleaned and sealed.
- Protect the toothMost treated teeth get a crown to keep them strong.
Our dentists are general dentists who provide this treatment in our office. Treatment recommendations follow an exam.
Common questions
Does a root canal hurt?
The treatment itself feels much like getting a filling. It's the infection that hurts, and treatment relieves it.
What if I have facial swelling or a fever?
Call us right away. If you have swelling in your face or neck, trouble breathing or swallowing, or a high fever, go to an emergency room or call 911.
Insurance and payment
We're in-network with more than 300 dental insurance plans. No insurance? Ask about the Wadas Dental Membership Plan. Call or text (219) 836-2910 and we'll check your coverage before your visit. Read our insurance guide.
Clear costs up front
You'll get a written estimate before treatment begins. Ask about monthly financing through Cherry and our other payment options.
Related treatments
Crowns
A crown covers and protects a tooth that's cracked, heavily filled or weakened after a root canal.
Extractions & wisdom teeth
When a tooth can't be saved, or a wisdom tooth is causing problems, removing it protects the rest of your mouth.
Emergency dental care
Toothache, a broken tooth, a lost filling or crown, or a knocked-out tooth? Call or text us and we'll fit you in as soon as we can..
Visit us
Evening hours, Monday to Thursday
9307 Calumet Avenue, 2nd Floor
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-2910
Call or text. New patients always welcome.
| Monday | 7:30 am – 6:10 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 am – 6:10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am – 6:10 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am – 6:10 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |