Root Canal Therapy in Lafayette, IN

We provide root canal therapy in Lafayette, an endodontic treatment that can improve the health of your smile if the dental pulp of a tooth is infected or damaged. The dental pulp is located beneath the enamel and dentin of the tooth, and infection in the dental pulp can cause severe tooth discomfort. Our caring Dentists, Dr. Shane T. Cope and Dr. Melinda Bodine, and our team will ensure that you feel comfortable during the root canal therapy. For more information on our root canal therapy in Lafayette, Indiana, and how it can benefit your oral health, we welcome you to call or visit us at Highland Creek Family Dental East or South to learn more.

Commonly called a root canal, root canal treatment is a type of endodontic therapy that is often recommended if the tooth pulp and nerves become infected or damaged. It may occur if injury or decay reaches deep into the tooth, past the outer enamel layer. When left untreated, this type of infection and disease may cause the tooth to die and necessitate tooth extraction. To restore the health of the tooth and avoid the need for extraction, our skilled dentists will remove the infected and injured tissues from within the tooth, clean the tooth, and fill it with a medicated material. We will then cap the tooth with a restoration, such as a dental crown, to return the tooth to its original shape and structure. In most cases, a root canal can be completed in only one or two comfortable visits to our office.
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Root canal treatment has a reputation for being a painful treatment. In reality, however, root canal treatment in Lafayette can often be completed with minimal discomfort thanks to advanced techniques, tools, and anesthesia. Our dentists and entire team work hard to provide you with a pleasant and comfortable experience each time you visit our office. To learn more about our root canal treatment, we welcome you to contact us today. We are committed to restoring your smile’s health.