Root Canal in Birmingham, AL
Gentle, Same-Day Root Canal and Crown Treatment
- 1,500+ positive patient reviews
- Nitrous oxide and oral sedation available
- No referral to an outside endodontist
Why Choose Gooch Family Dental
for Root Canal Treatment in Birmingham, AL
Your Root Canal and Crown in a Single Visit
We handle every step of your root canal in-house, so there is no need for a referral to an outside endodontist. Using state-of-the-art CEREC technology, we can also design and place your permanent porcelain crown on the same day, saving you the hassle of a second appointment and a temporary crown.
Relaxed, Comfortable Care
Fear and anxiety are the biggest reasons patients put off root canal treatment. Our dentist in Birmingham, AL, offers both nitrous oxide and oral sedation to help you feel calm throughout the procedure. If you choose oral sedation, you will need someone to drive you to and from your appointment.
Affordable Payment Options
Our office accepts insurance and offers in-house discounts to help keep your care affordable. We also offer convenient financing through CareCredit®, with interest-free and low-interest plans available so you can get the treatment you need without delay.
How Do I Know If My Tooth Is Infected?
If your tooth is infected or the pulp is inflamed, you are likely an excellent candidate for a root canal. Common symptoms that point to the need for root canal treatment include:
- Pimple or sore on the side of your mouth or gum that drains, or heals and returns
- New sensitivity to heat and cold
- Pain and sensitivity during chewing
- Generalized pain or an aching sensation
- Swollen gum tissue around the tooth
- Large cavity, or broken or fractured tooth
If you are experiencing one or more of these symptoms, schedule an appointment immediately to preserve your overall oral health. Dr. Gooch can use safe, precise digital X-rays and other advanced methods to quickly determine the cause of your discomfort.
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Severe Tooth Pain Could Mean an Infection Schedule an Exam Today
Delaying treatment for an infected tooth can lead to intense pain, tooth loss, and further complications. The sooner you are seen, the better your chances of saving the tooth and avoiding more extensive procedures.
Our Birmingham, AL, team can evaluate your symptoms quickly using advanced digital X-rays and get you on the path to relief. Contact us online or call to schedule an exam.
Understanding Root Canal Treatment
Decay, injury, or a fracture can expose the soft inner pulp of your tooth to bacteria, leading to a painful and potentially dangerous infection. The "roots" of your tooth are hollow canals that house soft tissue containing nerves, blood vessels, and nutrients. When this tissue becomes infected or inflamed, it compromises your comfort, the health of your tooth, and your overall oral health.
A root canal clears out the infection and any damaged tissue, saving the tooth from extraction. Your dentist then fills the interior of the tooth to strengthen it and places a lifelike dental crown over the top for lasting protection. Left untreated, the tooth may abscess or the infection may spread to your surrounding tissue and even your jawbone. Fortunately, our highly skilled dentists at our Birmingham, AL, practice offer nearly painless, efficient root canal therapy.
What Can I Expect? The Root Canal Timeline
During a root canal, your dentist will remove the unhealthy pulp and repair the tooth at our modern, comfortable Birmingham, AL, practice. Here is what the process looks like from start to finish.
Your dentist will examine the crown and make sure it fits and looks as much like your natural teeth as possible.
