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. Collier, 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 therapy, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to root canals 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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The entire staff was so pleasant and helpful. Procedure was pain free.
- Marsha Z
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The staff here is absolutely the kindest, most compassionate I have ever encountered. There is no doubt in my mind that they truly care about their patients, an unfortunate rarity in today's world.
- Susan L
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I believe I have had 4 root canal procedures here. Each has been an extraordinarily well orchestrated process providing the utmost in patient comfort care. Everthing is 1st class. A root canal is not a stress free circumstance; however, the staff brings down patient stress levels with professional techniques in reducing stress. I'd rate Brookwood Endodonics #1 in patient and clinical care.
- David M
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Considering I came in with an abscessed tooth everything was done to make me as comfortable as possible before, during and after procedure. Gollow up call the next day was timely.
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Very very good. Very caring and professional.
- Steve W
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Great experience and would highly recommend your care to anyone!
- Josh M
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Fantastic
- Beverly V
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Dr. Collier and his assistant Holli were great and provided excellent dental care. I look forward to having my future dental care needs provided Dr. collier and his staff.
- Toby H
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Wonderful care during my root canal. Thanks!
- Richard F
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Very pleasant experience. Everyone was kind and attentive and I strongly recommend using their services.
- Charles O
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Everybody was nice and professional and took good care of me.
- Carlijha G
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I will recommend all my friends and family to Brookwood Endo.
- Christopher W
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- Holly R
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Friendly staff! Doctor showed concern of my comfort and wellbeing.i will refer my family and friends to Brookwood. Dr.Thomas and Bailey were excellent !
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Tara and Stephen were AWESOME!!! Thanks a LOT!!! SOME pain this a.m. but I know it’ll subside...
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A good experience
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A very positive experience. Great staff and I would highly recommend them!
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Very nice place. We drove there from a Huntsville because this was the only place that take me with my extreme pain the same day! Assured me that all medication I was receiving was safe for me and baby (I am pregnant). Will recommend this place to everyone
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The service and care I received was greater than I expected. The dentist and his assistant were very professional and kind.
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