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
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
My dentist referred me here for a root canal.my experience at this office was amazing. I would definitely recommend others here if they need dental work done.
- Wesley Gresham T
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
Awesome staff ans Doctors !
- Regina H
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
Everyone was super nice ! I recommend anyone to go here
- Tameshia J
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
Dr Powell and his assist staff were fantastic!
- Jennie B
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I was super nervous, but the doctor and his assistant made me so comfortable that I forgot about being nervous.
- Jacqueline S
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
The staff and doctor were wonderful. They made sure I was comfortable before starting and even during the procedure.
- Savannah R
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
Very skilled, very kind, very thoughtful, very professional, and just overall excellent. Thank you for taking good care of me. i would recommend Brookwood Endodontics and Dr. Powell to anyone.
- Rebekah S
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
Very pleasant experience
- Kevin N
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
If need another root canal this will be my first call. Very through and helpful
- Justin M
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
Everyone is very helpful and professional in meeting your dental needs!
- Milady e K
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I have dental anxiety, and they made me feel super comfortable. Great experience.
- Jerold P
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
For getting a procedure that is one you don’t want the whole staff made the procedure as pleasant as one could expect. to the team I came into contact with during my visit.
- Robert W
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I was hurting when I called, they were able to see me that morning. I can’t thank the office personnel, hygienists and Dr Powell for the excellent care I received !!!!!!!
- William B
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
First Dental visit that I have been to that didn’t cut my gums or cause major pain or bleeding. I will refer Brookwood Endodontics to my family and friends!!! Thanks! Danny
- Danny B
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
Dr. Thomas is always the best hands down!
- Abbi S
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
Absolutely love this Endodontics wish they could be my primary dental!!! Y’all keep rocking!
- Casey p
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
A big “Great” service. I’d return if needed and I will tell of the services received. Perhaps, they would seek care there.
- Jernois F
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
The experience was wonderful! They explained everything what was next during the procedure! The recovery process was great and I experienced no pain !
- Keith L
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
Dr. Thomas is awesome. Professional, courteous, caring and gifted.
- April A
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
Went for a root canal but Dr Powell felt it not necessary. Prescribed a rinse for gum inflammation. Seems to be working. Loved that he was honest and willing to take a conservative approach. When I need a root canal I will see Dr Powell.
- Erin S