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.
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Great staff and doctor, very pleased with the experience and results.
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The staff is very versed on all procedures. Available to answer any questions. The office is very modern and clean. One of the nicest offices I have ever been to
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Excellent service. Very satisfied. No appointment scheduled. THIS was an emergency visit. They gave me everything I needed all in one place.
- Janice M
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- Kathy B
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Great experience. Everyone was so nice. I had a pain free root canal!! I will never go anywhere else!!!!
- Melissa B
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Very friendly and competent staff. Highly recommended!
- Todd H
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Super nice and accommodating!!
- Lynnea J
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Considering that I was having a root canal, my experience was very nice!
- Steve S
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Nice office.. great people
- Thomas I
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I was greeted warmly and taken care of greatly.
- David W
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Lauren made the whole process easy. She was caring and very informative.
- Matthew L
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The procedure was rough. My mouth is extremely sore but I’m so glad to have it over and appreciate the office working me in on a Friday afternoon.
- Carolyn B
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Everyone was extremely nice from the receptionist to the people taking care of me. Tara was the hygenist that took care of me. She was very sweet and made it a pleasant experience. Dr. Powell did my root canal and was spot on. Very nice and made sure I did not hurt at all. I was very pleased with my experience. Thank you all very much.
- Patrick S
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The atmosphere was conducive to relaxation on a day when I did not know what to expect. Facility is beautiful. Patient rooms are the BEST! Every dentist office needs a LARGE WINDOW and option fo watch television. Offering something to drink before and after procedure was yet another measure of hospitality. My pregnant nurse was precious in all she did. Very Christlike environment....excellence in everything....as unto the Lord!
- Lori H
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This was my first root canal ever and my first visit to Brookwood Endodontics. From the time I entered the office to check in, the treatment by the staff was beyond exceptional. They made me feel so welcome and calm. They were very attentive and made sure I was comfortable and wanted for nothing. The procedure was pain free and quick. Dr. Collier and his staff took excellent care of me, and I highly recommend them.
- Janice C
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Love Dr. Thomas. He never hurts. I would highly recommend him.
- Tina E
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This was my second visit to get a root canal. Dr. Collier did another excellent job, and I was very happy to get it done! Crystal was very kind and helpful. The staff at this clinic are so good at what they do. I think that whoever organized and put this clinic together is a mastermind! It sets a very high standard for excellent service! I definitely recommend it!
- Ken V
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Great visit, thanks!
- Steve A
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Very nice atmosphere, especially in the procedure rooms. Very friendly staff and dental assistants. Dr Thomas is an excellent endodologist and very knowledgeable. I had little to no pain after my procedure.
- Janie J