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.
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My visit here was a friendly and professional experience from the time of entrance. Thank you the staff at Brookwood Endodontics Tuscaloosa for great service.
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Dr. Wikle and Makayla handled my procedure. Super patient and accommodating! Very friendly and and made an experience that I obviously was not looking forward to seem not so bad. All post procedure care and expectations were exactly what Dr. Wikle said they would be. No surprises with anything. Definitely would recommend him to anyone!
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Hallie was AWESOME!!! She made me feel at ease, as well as Dr. Powell
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Considering the procedure, root canal, great experience!
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I loved the environment. Will choose the same doctor and location if I have to return. Thank you
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I was treated with much kindness.
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They treat u with kindness and respect from the min u walk in to the min u leave from offering you a blanket to offering a nice cold beverage
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Everyone was very kind and it was such a nice experience.
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Excellent service. Dr. Kaple was excellent as usual. Everything was what I would hope for in having to have a root canal.
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Awesome everyone was kind and friendly great doctor
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Everyone was great and I felt very comfortable and taken care of.
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I have a great experience and will definitely come back for my care if needed. Great hospitality and great staff!
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I really needed help and I feel much better now
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No one WANTS a root canal but if you’re in need of one, Brookwood Endodontists is the place to go. The atmosphere is calming, the staff and surgeons are incredibly sweet and professional and they offer perks like blankets; pillows, drinks and your favorite cable show during your procedure and you can’t beat the view; all of which is masterfully designed to put you at ease during a visit which might to some be considered scary. I was out of pain the minute I was numbed and never felt any pain during or even after the procedure. Highly recommend!!
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