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
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Erin and Dr. Thomas were so great and the office was very accommodating by working me in for a painful tooth. 20 out of 10 recommend this office!!
- Bre J
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Worked me in quickly and solved my issue. Very grateful!
- Marilyn I
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Great experience for otherwise not fun procedure. Dr Thomas and his staff were great and it was much easier than I anticipated. Highly recommend.
- Joe S
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Everyone in the office was so nice to me! Dr Kaple and his assistant, Melissa did a great job taking care of me!! The procedure was much easier than I had anticipated!! Thank you both!!!
- Janet V
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Great experience.
- Rick B
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EVERYONE SUPER NICE
- David S
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The atmosphere and staff are great people. I drive hour half away to come to a great location. Not only for the Dr but overall care. Crystal and Taylor took care of me n the back and front desk ladies were so sweet. Thank you
- Janice Stephanie S
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Brandon and Dr. Wilke were so efficient and compassionate towards me. I was terrified and they both did everything they could to explain to me what was going to happen. It was a very comfortable and pain free visit! I’ll definitely be back if I ever need anything else done.
- Ashley A
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Honestly, Dr. Kaple and staff performed the least painful and most thorough root canal imaginable. Great job! Thank you!
- George M
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From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with kindness and care. Andi was very sweet and even brought me a blanket. Then Stephanie came in and was very helpful as well. Dr. Thomas and his staff made sure I was comfortable and that all my needs were met. The entire procedure was painless and I had a wonderful experience at Brookwood Endodontics.
- La'Cherie J
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Morgan and Dr. Thomas were great. I felt at ease during my entire procedure. I can’t say enough good things about my experience here.
- Jessica S
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Dr. Thomas and his staff took excellent care of me in a very personable, friendly manner. I highly recommend them. Five-stars without a doubt.
- Paula B
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Considering the procedure that was being done Dr Kapel and the staff made the ordeal as pleasant as could be. We really liked the complementary Smoothie’s.
- Allyson B
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I am extremely pleased with the care I received during my procedure. This was my first root canal, and Dr. Kaple and his staff were extremely professional and courteous. I certainly will recommend Dr. Kaple to others and will definitely return to meet any other endodontic needs I may have.
- John K
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Great customer service
- Jacki P
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Best dental experience I have ever had. Amazing staff, would never go anywhere else for dental work like this again.
- Jimmy H
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This may sound weird, but it was a pleasant visit.
- Golder A
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Called me to work me in after a cancellation. Extremely courteous and very attentive staff. Made sure I had a blanket and called to check in on me. I cannot thank you enough for the amazing treatment and care
- Lisa C
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.Very professional staff and excellent Dr.
- Ruby B
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Very friendly and caring staff, professional, and accommodating, and did everything with exceptional excellence! I really appreciate your service and I’m thankful for Dr. Powell’s help!
- Shawn D