Root Canal Treatment
What is a root canal?
A root canal is one of the most common dental procedures performed, well over 14 million every year. This simple treatment can save your natural teeth and prevent the need of dental implants or bridges.
At the center of your tooth is pulp. Pulp is a collection of blood vessels that helps to build the surrounding tooth. Infection of the pulp can be caused by trauma to the tooth, deep decay, cracks and chips, or repeated dental procedures. Symptoms of the infection can be identified as visible injury or swelling of the tooth, sensitivity to temperature or pain in the tooth and gums.
Are You Seeking Relief from a Painful or Sensitive Tooth?
If you experience any of these symptoms, your dentist will most likely recommend non-surgical treatment to eliminate the diseased pulp. This injured pulp is removed and the root canal system is thoroughly cleaned and sealed. Root canal therapy usually involves local anesthesia and may be completed in one or more visits depending on the treatment required. Success for this type of treatment occurs in about 90% of cases. If your tooth is not amenable to endodontic treatment or the chance of success is unfavorable, you will be informed at the time of consultation or when a complication becomes evident during or after treatment. Dr. Thomas, Dr. Powell, Dr. Wikle and Dr. Kaple use local anesthesia to eliminate discomfort. In addition, we will provide nitrous oxide analgesia, if indicated. You will be able to drive home after your treatment, and you probably will be comfortable returning to your normal routine.
Healthy Tooth
Tooth Anatomy
Inflammation
Cleaned Canals
Filling Placed
Healed Tooth
Endodontic Presentation
To provide you with a better understanding of endodontic procedures, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to root canal therapy are discussed.
What happens after treatment?
When your root canal therapy has been completed, a record of your treatment will be sent to your restorative dentist. You should contact their office for a follow-up restoration within a few weeks of completion at our office. Your restorative dentist will decide on what type of restoration is necessary to protect your tooth. It is rare for endodontic patients to experience complications after routine endodontic treatment or microsurgery. If a problem does occur, however, we are available at all times to respond. To prevent further decay, continue to practice good dental hygiene.
How much will a root canal cost?
The cost associated with root canals can vary depending on factors such as the severity of damage to the affected tooth and which tooth is affected. In general, endodontic treatment is much less expensive than tooth removal and replacement with an artificial tooth.
Brookwood Endodontics
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I'm a procrastinator and had a 2 day old toothache and working in Huntsville and couldn't get an appointment at my dentist in Warrior and Gardendale and called Brookwood Endodontics and expressed my urgency and was in the next day for a root canal
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My overall experience was exceptional. This was my second time being referred to this office and if need be I will return.
- Jennifer D
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Dr. Wikle and his staff were wonderful, so happy I he did my root canal.
- Lorraine H
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I was very apprehensive about having a root canal. So many bad experience stories of what happened to others. I want to lay those stories to rest. The entire visit was awesome; from the front desk to the dental assistant Erin to an exceptional excellent Endodontist, Dr. Thomas. This was my first root canal. Erin was very supportive and Dr. Thomas explained everything and what to expect which calmed my nerves. It was a painless procedure with minimal if any discomfort afterwards. Very nice touch with a follow up call the following morning to check on me. Thank you Brookwood Endodontics for caring for me and providing all your patients with awesome awareness of how they are feeling, being kind, and providing world class care.
- Donna G
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This was my first root canal. I can only hope that if I ever need another one it will go as good as this one.
- Chuck W
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Love this place. Every encounter was nice except for needles of course.
- Rebecca D
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Dentist have always bothered me for some reason. It was great staff and doctor at Brookwood. Made it make me at ease. Thanks Again!
- Bobby J
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Everyone was so nice and friendly. I’ve been here a few times for a root canal and I’ve always had good results and friendly service.
- Maegan C C
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The Dr and his staff were very happy professional and I enjoyed my visit as much as possible under the circumstances.
- Joseph L
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I usually don’t leave reviews for anybody but the whole team was outstanding! I’m always terribly terrified of going to the dentist but if I trust anybody now it’s definitely them! No pain ! Fully comfortable. Go go go ! Don’t hesitate.
- T J
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This may sound odd but I really look forward to my visits on the rare event that I have to come. The staff and Dr. Powell are wonderful!
- James N
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Friendly, helpful, efficient staff that supports excellent doctors.
- Patricia W
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Staff was extremely friendly!
- Oro G
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Hurting 6/7 when left office. Immediately took Naproxen & all was good in 1 hour. No naproxen since. Feel good. Thank you.
- Doug P
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My experience was great from beginning to end. From scheduling to having an amazing doctor. Dr. Adam and his staff are great! I couldn’t have asked for a better at ease experience. This office was a perfect choice and if I was to ever need Endodontics again, this is where I’ll always come.
- Jalyn D
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Dr Kaple and his staff were great!
- Jackie Q
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Definitely one of the best denist I have been to. Their whole staff overall is the bomb.com
- Melissa F
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Anytime I come in, I feel at home. All the staff members are wonderful and it feels like they are all family. They make sure I’m comfortable the entire time and I love that they call the next day to check on you.
- Ashley M
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Great, quick, friendly, clean environment. Can't ask for much more than that!
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