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 procedure was quick, painless, and so far I have had no pain after the procedure. I am not a fan of getting dental work done and I was nervous. The staff and doctor were excellent at answering my questions and checking on me throughout the procedure to make sure I was doing fine. Billing/insurance process was very clear and they were good about making sure I understood the fees before the procedure. Overall, the best word to describe the appointment was efficient. I hope I never need another root canal, but if I do, I would come back here—besides the rooms offer a nice view of Vulcan.
- Jeremy G
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Everyone from Crystal (the lady that answered the phone)through my treatment until I left was extremely friendly and helpful. Stephanie was super nice as well as the doctor, everyone
- Christine T
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- Amy M
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Absolutely great service. Clean facility and pleasant staff.
- Britney J
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Everybody was kind and caring, service was done well, overall experience Amazing
- Jamie H
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- Bridgett C
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Dr Collier is very professional and personal with bis assistant Bailey making a rough procedure bearable !!
- Jeffrey T
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Gary C.am a first-time patient, the experience was absolutely awesome, the staff , the doctors and doctor's assistant equally awesome, it was the best experience I ever had in a dentist office !!!
- Gary C
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My sons (Terrison Beavers) assistant name was Tara. She was extremely nice, professional and cute. She along with the rest of the staff made this visit very good. I would definitely recommend this Dentist to family and friends. Thank you all for help and for being so kind
- Tina B
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The people in the office were very professional, the assistant was awesome. She explained everything in great details. I would recommend this office for oral treatment. The doctor was awesome too. Just a great place for a sometime scary situation.
- Phillina M
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I was extremely happy with everything and everyone there. I highly recommend them.
- Vince T
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My experience was good. My dentist office scheduled my appointment the same day. I was at my dentist and they had already started to work on me, when they ran into the issue of me needing a root canal. They called got the appt. I went. I was in and out in a little while. The staff was friendly and nice. They gave me a blanket, because the room gets cold. Because I was a good girl, they bought me a smoothie from Smoothie King. How's that for customer service.
- Vickie R
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I have been to Dr Collier several times over the years for root canal, and I hope he never retires or moves away. Friendly, efficient and painless.
- Walter A
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Wonderful visit from start to finish. I would highly recommend to both friends and family.
- Nickie T
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This was my first root canal, and the staff at Brookeood Endodontics made it as pleasant and stress-free as possible! I highly recommend this practice!
- Mona O
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The entire experience was pleasant. The staff showed concern and compassion and were extremely caring. I will certainly come again if needed.
- Susan H