Root Canals

Call For A Comfortable Root Canal

Relieve Your Painful Toothache & Feel Better With Root Canals in Athens

Root canal procedures have an undeserved bad reputation. Especially in the skilled hands of Dr. Scott Fitts, Athens root canals are no more uncomfortable than getting a tooth filled. They will actually help you feel better, not cause you more pain!

East Limestone Family Dental makes your visit calm and comfortable. We use sedation to help you feel relaxed during your treatment. Our private patient care rooms include soft pillows and cozy blankets to make you feel at home.

Our skilled team works hard to give you the best care possible. Dr. Fitts brings more than 10 years of hands-on dental work to every visit, so you know you're in good hands.

Don't suffer with the pain of a damaged tooth! Schedule your consultation soon. You'll find our friendly dentist office at 15059 E. Limestone Road, two buildings down from the Chevron station.

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Stop Your Tooth Infection

Many people worry about root canal therapy, but it shouldn't be scary.

This helpful restorative treatment stops the throbbing pain from a diseased tooth. Root canals can save your tooth from being pulled out.

Your tooth's root canals lead to the center of your tooth, where you have pulp. When cavities go untreated or your tooth gets hurt, bacteria moves into the pulp.

This causes serious pain. A root canal removes this problem and helps you feel better.

The treatment works well and gives you back your smile without the suffering.

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Save Your Smile With a Simple Solution

Dr. Fitts makes root canal treatment easy. First, he removes the diseased pulp and cleans inside your tooth. Then he seals the canals with a special material called gutta-percha.

Most patients get a new crown made right in our office to make the tooth strong again.

After treatment, you can bite and chew normally. Your pain will be gone too.

Don't live with tooth pain any longer. Our root canals in Athens, AL will have you feeling great again. Call East Limestone Family Dental today at 256-229-3416.

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My visit went very well.!!

S. B. (Verified Patient)

Love Dr Fitts and the staff at East Limestone Family Dental! Always a pleasure when I visit, such friendly faces and always in good spirits!

D. J. (Verified Patient)

Very professional and friendly and always get you in and out in a fair and reasonable time.

M. V. (Verified Patient)

I went for a cleaning appointment. Everything went well as always.

J. L. (Verified Patient)

As always, Dr. Fitts and entire staff was awesome. These folks know what is required to ensure patients feel welcome and comfortable. Great service.

J. F. (Verified Patient)

Best dentist and dental hygienist I have ever used. Very professional and very caring!

G. L. (Verified Patient)

Eight years with Dr. Fitts and his staff at East Limestone Family Dental. Friendly greetings as I walked in the office, called back for service on time, friendly and professional staff. Excellent dental care.

T. H. (Verified Patient)

Always friendly staff. Great dentist. Highly recommend!

M. B. (Verified Patient)

I’m very pleased with this office & the doctor. I’ve been seeing a dentist in Athens for 20 years or more but always felt like a number there. At East Limestone Family Dental, I was treated as a person & not a dollar sign! Very excited I’ve found my new dentist for the NEXT 20!!

C. E. (Verified Patient)

I always have a great experience when I go for appointments.. Micki is an awesome hygienist. Wouldn’t want to go anywhere else.

D. H. (Verified Patient)

Frequently Asked Questions About Root Canals

Why have a root canal?
Root canals are needed when the pulp inside the tooth becomes diseased. This can happen either when a cavity goes untreated and infection spreads to the pulp, or when a tooth undergoes some sort of trauma that allows bacteria inside. In either case, we can usually save the tooth with root canal treatment.
Are root canals painful?
Although many people believe that root canal therapy is painful, it is no more uncomfortable than getting a tooth filled. We'll use a local anesthetic to make sure the tooth is numb before we begin your procedure. That way you can relax and feel confident that you're not going to feel any discomfort.
How much does a root canal cost?
Treatment costs can vary greatly for a root canal, so you will need to come in for an initial exam and imaging before we can give you a cost for your particular procedure. For your convenience, we do offer several flexible payment options, including financing through a third party.