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 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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Simply put, very impressive. Five stars are not enough.
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Excellent, professional care. It was a pain free experience. Everything was thoroughly explained. Very nice staff. Excellent doctor.
- Terry R
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Other than the shots no pain
- Robin T
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This was a great experience. Dr Thomas and staff were magnificent. The root canal procedure was painless and done in such a caring and professional manner. I am so grateful for this great team.
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Dr. Thomas was informative and gave excellent attention and care.
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Highly recommended
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- Esther M
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The endodontist did a great job of keeping me out of pain & explaining what he was doing & what to expect during the process. Overall, I had a pleasant experience.
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Great service
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Impressed with your efficiency , friendliness and competence
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Great service from checking in to I checked out.
- Kashala M
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The staff was fantastic and the treatment I received from the Dr. Powell was amazing . Dr Powell was straight to the point with excellent bedside manners. I will be going here in the future if I ever need Endodontic services. The staff offered me a blanket, drinks and headphones during the procedure and even checked on me the day afterwards. The procedure was fast and I didn’t feel anything during it afterwards I’ve had very little pain. Highly reccomend this place - well worth the drive from Montgomery to get top quality care!!
- Bianca P
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Excellent
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Very polite and attentive staff.
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Excellent service and dental care.
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