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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I had an awesome experience for a person receiving a root canal. The entire staff treated me great. I highly recommend this office!
- Vicky E
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Everyone from check in to check out was AWESOME!!!
- Tina L
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Great experience. Kind and helpful staff.
- Kelly F
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Thank you so much for taking care of me! Wonderful team of doctors and nurses!
- Larissa C
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Dr. Thomas is a phenomenal doctor. Very efficient and I experienced no pain. The entire staff was excellent.
- Willie P
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My procedure was quicker than I expected and I experienced little discomfort. I would highly recommend Dr. Thomas to relatives and friends.
- Valerie J
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I had the best care that I ever had in a dentist office.
- Diana G
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Very nice place, very clean, the staff was friendly, and the procedure I had done went great
- Brandon K
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Perfect experience! Will never go anywhere else!!
- Clifford H
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The staff and doctor were all friendly and made me feel at ease. Thanks for working me in for my root canal. No one in Montgomery had an appointment until months out . Thank you so much
- Felicja W
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The root canal at this facility was a painless procedure. I was given analgesics but never needed them. I drove out of town on vacation minutes after my root canal. Friendly, courteous staff who greets everyone with a smile!!
- Ira P
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went well
- Cynthia F
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Professional, pleasant staff. I have nice office space.
- Valeria A
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Professional and clean environment
- Eb L
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Dr Powell and staff were amazing. I had a sharp pain in one of my back tooth and had to have a root canal procedure yesterday. I had an upcoming trip planned so I appreciated very much that Dr Powell accepted me as a walk in patient. The procedure was fast and painless. I haven’t had any pain or discomfort since yesterday. The staff was very courteous . I Will definitely recommend Dr Powell . Thanks again.
- Maria E
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From start to finish the customer service was great!
- Bob S
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The Dr. and his staff was friendly and professional. The service was quick.
- Stephanie C
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The staff was very pleasant, professional and helpful.
- Dianne A
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Great group. Got me in an a quick notice. I appreciate your kindness.
- Bonnie H
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Everyone was very nice, friendly and caring
- Tim S