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A bad toothache or infection does not have to mean losing your tooth. Our team provides gentle, same-day root canal treatment that relieves the pain and saves your natural tooth, with comfortable care for patients across Southport, Greenwood, and Franklin Township.
Save Your Natural Tooth
Signs You May Need a Root Canal
Is Your Tooth Trying to Tell You Something?Many root canal issues begin with symptoms like lingering pain, sensitivity, or swelling. Through our root canal services, we identify the problem quickly and guide you toward the right next step, whether that means saving the tooth with a root canal or exploring another option.
Lingering Tooth Pain
Pain that stays after eating or drinking, or that wakes you at night.
Sensitivity to Hot and Cold
Sharp discomfort that lingers long after the heat or cold is gone.
Swelling or Tenderness
Puffiness in the gums or face near a painful tooth.
Pain When Biting
Discomfort or pressure when you chew or touch the tooth.
Darkening Tooth
A tooth that looks gray or discolored compared to the others.
Gum Pimple or Drainage
A small bump on the gum that may signal infection.
Deep Decay or Cracks
Damage that has reached the inner nerve of the tooth.
Abscess or Infection
Throbbing pain, fever, or a bad taste that needs prompt care.
What Happens During a Root Canal
A root canal sounds scarier than it is. The procedure simply removes the infected tissue inside the tooth, relieves the pain, and seals the tooth so you can keep it for years to come. Our team keeps you comfortable and informed through every step.
Simpler and More Comfortable Than You Expect
How CEREC works
Numb and Comfortable: We fully numb the area so you feel pressure, not pain.
Remove the Infection: The damaged nerve and infected tissue are gently cleaned out.
Clean and Seal: The inside of the tooth is disinfected and filled to prevent reinfection.
Protect the Tooth: A crown or filling restores strength so you can chew normally again.
Most patients are surprised by how routine and pain-free the visit feels. If your symptoms are getting worse, especially pain, swelling, or signs of infection, it is important to seek care as soon as possible. Delaying treatment can let the infection spread and make the tooth harder to save.
Why Choose Global Smiles Dental for Root Canal Care
Our team is built around delivering gentle, high-quality care without the stress or uncertainty that often comes with tooth pain and infection.
Most insurance plans accepted, including Medicaid
Same-day root canal appointments available
Open 7 days a week with flexible scheduling
Trusted by patients in Southport and Greenwood since 2013
Very good experience at Global Smiles Dental today for an emergency visit. Front staff were friendly, professional, and helpful. Dental staff and dentist were very great to deal with.
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What To Expect During Root Canal Recovery
Mild Soreness Is Normal
Tenderness for a few days is expected and easy to manage.Manage Any Discomfort
Over-the-counter pain relief is usually all you need.Eat Gently at First
Stick to softer foods until the tooth feels normal.Keep It Clean
Brush and floss as usual to protect your healing tooth.Final Restoration
Return for your crown or permanent filling to fully protect the tooth.
Root Canal vs. Tooth Extraction
Save the Tooth or Remove It?When a tooth is badly infected, you usually have two choices: save it with a root canal or remove it with an extraction. In most cases, keeping your natural tooth is the better long-term option, but our team will help you decide what is right for your situation.
Root Canal (Save the Tooth)
Keeps your natural tooth in place
Preserves normal chewing and bite
No gap or shifting of nearby teeth
Often more affordable long-term than replacement
Usually completed in one or two visits
Tooth Extraction (Remove the Tooth)
Best when a tooth is too damaged to save
Leaves a gap that may need a bridge or implant later
Nearby teeth can shift over time
May require additional procedures to restore the smile
Can be the right call in specific cases
Root Canal Cost, Insurance & Flexible Payment Options
We accept Medicaid and most major insurance plans, making it easier to get the root canal treatment you need without delays or confusion about coverage. The cost of a root canal depends on the tooth and whether a crown is needed, and our team will explain your options clearly before treatment begins.
Flexible Payment Options
No insurance or need flexible payments? We also offer financing options and a simple in-house membership plan.
FINANCING
Spread out the cost of your root canal with flexible financing through Cherry, Sunbit, and CareCredit. Most patients receive quick approval and can start care without delay.
• Cherry, Sunbit, and CareCredit accepted
• Fast and simple approval process
• Flexible monthly payment optionsGLOBAL360
No insurance? Our Global360 membership offers discounted care with simple, predictable pricing. You can enroll immediately and save on both emergency and follow-up treatment.
• No insurance required to join
• Discounted rates on most treatments
• Immediate eligibility and use
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Trusted by Patients Across South Indianapolis
See why patients across South Indianapolis, Greenwood, and Southport trust Global Smiles Dental to relieve tooth pain and save their natural teeth.
Experienced Dentists Focused on Saving Your Teeth
Our experienced team is focused on providing gentle, accurate, and comfortable root canal care, so you can keep your natural tooth and get back to feeling like yourself.
Get Root Canal Care in South Indianapolis Today
Call now or schedule online to be seen as soon as possible at our S Emerson Ave office. We are conveniently located near Stop 11 & Emerson with easy access from I-65, serving patients from Southport, Greenwood, Franklin Township, and surrounding areas.
Find Us Near Stop 11 & EmersonCall Global Smiles Dental
(317) 648-5527
Frequently Asked Questions About Root Canals
Tooth pain and infection can be stressful, especially when you are unsure what to expect. These questions cover everything from the procedure and recovery to cost, coverage, and how to know if a root canal is right for you.
Questions About Root Canal Treatment?Modern root canals are very comfortable. We fully numb the tooth first, so most patients feel pressure rather than pain, much like a regular filling.
Common signs include lingering pain, sensitivity to hot or cold, swelling, or pain when biting. The only way to know for sure is a quick exam and X-ray, which we can often do the same day.
Yes. We offer same-day and emergency root canals to relieve severe pain and infection as quickly as possible, often in a single visit.
Cost depends on the tooth and whether a crown is needed afterward. We accept Medicaid and most major plans, and offer financing through Cherry, Sunbit, and CareCredit so care fits your budget.
In most cases, saving your natural tooth with a root canal is the better long-term choice. Extraction leaves a gap that can lead to shifting and may need a bridge or implant later. We will help you decide.
Most people return to normal activity within a day or two. Some mild soreness is normal and usually eases with over-the-counter pain relief.
Many root canals are completed in one to two visits, depending on the tooth and the level of infection.
Often, yes. A crown protects and strengthens the treated tooth so you can chew normally and keep the tooth for years.
Mild tenderness for a few days is expected and easy to manage. Severe or worsening pain is uncommon, and you can call us right away if it happens.
Yes. We accept Medicaid along with most major insurance plans.
No. Our dentists perform root canals in-office, so there is no need for a separate referral or extra appointment elsewhere.
We are at 8028 S. Emerson Ave., Suite A, Indianapolis, IN 46237, near Stop 11 & Emerson, serving Southport, Greenwood, and Franklin Township.
Ready to Restore Your Smile in One Visit?
Flexible scheduling, CEREC same-day technology, and a team focused on your comfort from start to finish.