Dr. Melissa M. Drum, DDS

Endodontics narrows the gap between urgent pain relief and specialized preservation of natural teeth, where Dr. Melissa M. Drum, DDS focuses exclusively on root canals and related microscopic repairs. Murals of downtown Columbus roll past the windows along West 12th Avenue, anchoring the practice within a corridor of mid-century medical buildings. Root canal therapy tops the daily schedule here, followed by retreatments when previous work needs correcting, apicoectomies for unresolved root-tip issues, and internal bleaching of traumatized front teeth that darken long after injury.

Inside the glass-front suite, dental microscopes hint at the precision level required for cracked-tooth repair, calcium hydroxide placement, and vital pulp therapy in younger patients. The neighborhood between Grandview and the Ohio Statehouse blends student apartments with century-old homes, giving patients a choice of cafés and parking garages within three short blocks. On the west side of 12th Avenue, the red-brick storefront sits mid-block, easy to spot after turning off Neil Avenue’s one-way grid.

Contact the office directly at (614) 292-1472 for straightforward scheduling—no referral paperwork required for adults with tooth pain. Front-desk staff coordinate imaging, crown buildups, and post removal whenever the canal anatomy bends in unexpected directions. Digital periapical radiographs live in the cloud, speeding handoffs to referring dentists two miles away.

Grab the map at directions to 305 W 12th Ave Columbus, OH 43210.