Endodontics

Endodontic procedures include every treatment involving the inner tissues of the teeth, otherwise known as the pulp or nerve. The word “endodontic” is derived from two stems: “endo,” meaning inside, and “odont,” meaning tooth.

Endodontics

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Our primary goal is to save your natural teeth whenever possible. Endodontics is the treatment of the pulp and surrounding tissues of a tooth. When root canal therapy is performed the pulp chamber of the tooth is removed and then filled with a suitable filling material. Root canals are most often necessary when decay has reached the nerve of the tooth or the tooth has become infected. People have anywhere from 1 to 4 canals in a tooth. Extra canals may branch out and are called “accessory canals.” The number of canals and anatomy of a tooth can vary. 


Root canals are most often necessary when decay has reached the nerve of the tooth or the tooth has become infected.  When root canal therapy is performed, infected or inflamed pulp is removed from the tooth chamber. The inside of the tooth is then cleaned and disinfected before being filled and sealed to limit the possibility of future infection.  Soon after the root canal is performed, the tooth is restored with a dental crown or filling to protect the tooth and restore normal tooth function.

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1. Schedule Your Appointment

Use our online scheduler or give us a call at 912-748-8585 to schedule your first appointment.

2. Submit Your Online Forms

The days of filling out forms in the waiting room are over. Simply fill out your forms online before your appointment, and you'll be good to go.

3. Attend Your Appointment

Feel the Godley Station difference from start to finish. You'll leave with more confidence knowing you're on your way to a better smile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of endodontic treatment includes:

  • Disinfecting an infected and inflamed root canal
  • Removing pathological pulp
  • Cleaning the root canal system
  • Reshaping the root canal system
  • Filling the root canal system to prevent re-infection and promote healing

There are many reasons why a patient may require a root canal. A patient who has suffered dental trauma is a prime candidate for endodontic treatment. When patients ignore tooth decay to the point where it reaches the inner chambers of their teeth, endodontics can help disinfect the area and save the tooth. Endodontic treatment also helps with abscesses, old fillings, chipped and fractured teeth, and infected dental pulp.

The CBCT is a specialized radiograph that allows the doctor to visualize the tooth in three dimensions. It will allow the doctor to see exactly how many root canals are in the tooth, see the bone and supporting structures around the tooth, see tooth position and rotation, nerve position, bone density and pathology, understand the complexity of the tooth’s anatomy, and facilitate the doctor’s ability to perform the best treatment on the tooth. 

Once the bacteria is inside the tooth they begin to replicate and migrate then leak into the tissues around the ends of the roots. When this happens the body’s immune system reacts and sets up an inflammatory reaction to try to help protect healthy tissues from bacteria and their toxins. Typically, one of the first things that happens is that some healthy bone is reabsorbed to set up a fibrous barricade to try to protect the body. Left unchecked this may lead to further bone loss, abscess and infection in the jaw bone, and may cause the patient to lose the tooth.

If our doctors have recommended endodontic treatment it is in the patient’s best interest and the best for the tooth to be treated as soon as possible. Waiting to have treatment performed may cause the tooth to further break down, have additional bone loss, start to get loose, and may make it where the tooth can no longer be saved.

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Mary CloseMary Close
15:13 03 Dec 23
Allen HarrisonAllen Harrison
13:30 03 Dec 23
Dr. Hatch and Liberty were awesome. If you have any dental needs I highly recommend Godley station.
Anna AustinAnna Austin
13:14 03 Dec 23
Courtney KirklandCourtney Kirkland
03:50 03 Dec 23
Avis NorrisAvis Norris
21:52 01 Dec 23
Logan Eugenes22Logan Eugenes22
03:29 01 Dec 23
A1 service, top of the line equipment and ea$y to deal with...nice welcoming faces...female staffed makes the visit less stressful.Every I is dotted and t crossed rest assured....
Melissa RiveraMelissa Rivera
00:23 01 Dec 23
Wonderful staff, hygienist and doctors! I love the care and how loving and careful they have always been to our children. This year we don't have insurance and bought and used their discount program and have had no problems at all. The wait was short, and this is important to me because children are not necessary the most patient people ;-). Doctor Patel is great with children and explaining diagnosis to both the guardians and children. Liz was great hygienist and fun!
Yvette TillmanYvette Tillman
23:17 30 Nov 23
Phylicia AndersonPhylicia Anderson
15:42 30 Nov 23
Emily GinnEmily Ginn
15:36 30 Nov 23
Always wonderful here. Been going for over a year now and they always do such a great job.
Toshay StewartToshay Stewart
14:35 30 Nov 23
I love the staff such amazing and welcoming people. All the Hygienist are such amazing ladies they make your visit an experience always fully informing you about all procedures!!
The Perala FamilyThe Perala Family
16:58 29 Nov 23
Friendly staff, quick service.
Chelsey DayChelsey Day
16:01 29 Nov 23
Amazing dental office from the office staff to the dental hygienists to the dentist! I saw Courtney and Dr. Patel who were both completely fabulous!!! They seem to truly care and no questions or concerns are bothersome whatsoever. Amazing advanced technology to create a plan and have to look back if needed for comparisons vs only X-rays. The icing on the cake was the gift card for becoming a new patient!
Derrick ChisolmDerrick Chisolm
12:51 29 Nov 23
Godley Station Dental gave me the best dental experience I've ever had. Recommended them highly.
Sharon LohoefenerSharon Lohoefener
00:33 29 Nov 23
Everyone is very nice and professional at Godley Station Dental. I am very satisfied with the procedures I’ve had done.And…I love their festive “Tooth Tree” 🎄for the holidays!
Brandon WilliamsBrandon Williams
21:27 28 Nov 23
I’ve been going to Godly Dental now for almost 3 years. They have literally done everything with my teeth from root canals, to fillings, and regular cleanings. They are very clean, nice, and knowledgeable. They have not only fixed problems with my teeth, but taught me what’s necessary to keep them in the best condition possible. This is literally MY dentist office as long as I’m living in Pooler.
Carlos CañasCarlos Cañas
17:48 28 Nov 23
David MalcolmDavid Malcolm
17:08 28 Nov 23
Always a nice experience at Godley Station dental. The hygienist was so gentle that I almost fell asleep in the chair. 🤣
Pamela GreathousePamela Greathouse
16:31 28 Nov 23
Prompt, polite, professional!
Daniel MendozaDaniel Mendoza
19:54 27 Nov 23
William LononWilliam Lonon
14:43 27 Nov 23
Everyone was very nice and very professional
galaxyrose flowergalaxyrose flower
16:59 25 Nov 23
I absolutely love this dentistry! I have even brought my entire family with because of the trust I have in them and the great job they do. They are very compassionate and more than happy to help with any problems or concerns you may have.
Aboli PatilAboli Patil
14:52 24 Nov 23
Dustin DwyerDustin Dwyer
12:29 24 Nov 23
Always a great experience here!
Mark GarzaMark Garza
13:09 23 Nov 23
Professional and friendly staff with excellent service.
Thomas MinceyThomas Mincey
23:46 22 Nov 23
Excellent service / very polite / very friendly / very patient/ very knowledgeable / looking forward / .
Michelle RushingMichelle Rushing
21:18 22 Nov 23
Dr. Duffy and the rest of the staff are always super kind and do a great job.
Brooks DemmingBrooks Demming
17:22 22 Nov 23
Godley Station Dental is the best. Everyone in the office is polite and professional. The hygienists and dentists are knowledgeable and attentive to the needs of patients. I also like that the office is innovative with the latest technology to make a more efficient experience. The team does a great job with time management, ensuring no bottlenecks in the providing services.
Ashia MoraleeAshia Moralee
14:42 22 Nov 23
Arthur MixonArthur Mixon
16:47 21 Nov 23
Great place, been going there for a few years now!
Toya VealsToya Veals
02:18 21 Nov 23
This was my first visit to Godley Station Dental. My appointment was a few days after my initial call. The facility was very nice and clean. The ladies are friendly and professional. I had a gentle cleaning. I think I found my new dentist.
Larry ParkerLarry Parker
23:27 20 Nov 23
Amy and Dr. Hatch were great. Thank you!!
Robin RussellRobin Russell
22:34 20 Nov 23
The office staff is always very friendly. They also make sure the patient completely understands the treatment needed and the costs involved.
jennifer dickersonjennifer dickerson
19:23 20 Nov 23
Super friendly and professional. Had an additional treatment needed on the day of my cleaning, and they were able to fit me in the same visit. I have been a patient for 4 years and every visit has been great!
Ron DunbarRon Dunbar
14:19 20 Nov 23
Kyle JedinakKyle Jedinak
12:58 20 Nov 23
Joel MoatsJoel Moats
23:11 19 Nov 23
I knocked my teeth loose last week and Godley Station was able to get me in quick and splint my teeth. They are healing nicely!
David WolffDavid Wolff
12:45 18 Nov 23
Love this place. Godley Station has the friendliest dentists and professionals working there. Always make me feel comfortable and at ease. Very detailed explanations of services and friendship.
Mike McEwenMike McEwen
14:06 17 Nov 23
I’ve been coming here for years and have never had a bad experience. This is a great practice!
Honest ReviewHonest Review
15:07 16 Nov 23
African Americans you are not welcomed here.Go anyplace but this one.
장지영장지영
13:31 16 Nov 23
Mickey BonillaMickey Bonilla
21:32 15 Nov 23
Nicest, professional dentistry I have ever been to. Courtney and staff, thank you!
Robert WillsRobert Wills
20:30 15 Nov 23
Broke my molar and stopped by to see about getting an appointment to fix. They saw me on the spot and set me up with a follow up within two days to replace the crown. On top of that I had purchased the crown insurance so it is being replaced free of charge! Quick, caring service and always a friendly atmosphere.
Tom BehrensTom Behrens
16:30 15 Nov 23
All good, no bad. Been going there since 2007. Don't intend to change any time soon.
Brijesh JaganBrijesh Jagan
16:05 15 Nov 23
Always had a great experience. The staff is friendly and always accommodating.
Terrell RobertsTerrell Roberts
12:35 15 Nov 23
Melody PittsMelody Pitts
22:16 14 Nov 23
Anna was my hygienist today and was absolutely wonderful. So kind and gentle. Would definitely recommend! 5 stars all the way.
Bruce ZirinskyBruce Zirinsky
22:12 14 Nov 23
Friendly and very professional
Shanell GreenShanell Green
20:58 14 Nov 23
I was quoted a price for a procedure & when I called to book it the price doubled thinking they would honor the price I was given sadly they didn’t please be cautious!!!!
No WorryNo Worry
21:57 13 Nov 23
I can say this about Godley Dental is that all the hygienist that work are very good at what they do, I have encountered about 6 of the hygienist an they all know what they a doing that’s AMAZING to me never experienced that before..keep up the good work Hygienist!!!
Elaine LaRocheElaine LaRoche
20:57 13 Nov 23
Amy is fantastic..so patient and gentle but all the while doing an exceptional job! Just met Dr. Patel and he was extremely informational and compassionate!
Dean GittingsDean Gittings
13:56 13 Nov 23
Very professional.
Lisa KovalanchikLisa Kovalanchik
13:46 13 Nov 23
The best dental office with the best staff! Everyone is incredibly friendly, helpful, professional and kind. The doctors are all top notch and make dental work a breeze.
Kae's KonceptsKae's Koncepts
12:48 12 Nov 23
I had a wonderful experience Dr. Hatch and Lia. Wendy was also amazing. They made me comfortable throughout the entire process of my appointment. I appreciate Dr. Hatch and Lia for their understanding and patience with me as I went through my procedure. I'm not going anywhere else!
Angelos GuanAngelos Guan
12:33 11 Nov 23
Cz EureCz Eure
17:03 10 Nov 23
Super great experience , got seen in 4 days of calling , with all the new equipment, will be back
Senita NorwoodSenita Norwood
15:06 10 Nov 23
Very kind and considerate
Ben JangulaBen Jangula
13:41 10 Nov 23
I am a new patient. The staff of Godley Station Dental are very helpful and friendly.Dr Patel is a wonderful doctor.This office uses the latest technology to give you a three dimensional view of your teeth. I normally hate getting X-rays taken but the new xray equipment used at this office made taking X-rays a pleasant experienceI highly recommend Godley Station Dental
David JonesDavid Jones
13:38 10 Nov 23
Everyone at Godley Station Dental are always friendly and professional! The offices are amazingly beautiful! I called because of a severe tooth ache and they got me in the same day, they saved my life! LOL!! Thanks!
Kimberly RoundtreeKimberly Roundtree
12:45 10 Nov 23
amanda Aliceaamanda Alicea
19:40 09 Nov 23
Very clean facility, all the staff are welcoming , communicative and clear on what services they are providing and what is or not covered with insurance. They also made our 8yr old feel comfortable and at ease with her visit.
Atari CoppockAtari Coppock
17:06 09 Nov 23
If your looking For good denitistry this would be the place to go. My Visit was quick and easy . Staff was very friendly and knowledgable.
Deepa PatelDeepa Patel
16:49 09 Nov 23
Excellent
Meg CanalesMeg Canales
16:23 09 Nov 23
My hygienist was Yvette, and she was very gentle and knowledgeable. Jensen assisted the doctor with replacing my filling and I felt like I've known her for years. Melissa in finance is thorough and cute as a button! Let's not forget Cindy in the front... she is a doll and hilarious! She always put a smile on my face like the entire team. My doctor Dr. N (it's a long name, tall blonde hair) is super nice and patient with me. Overall, I would recommend Godley Station Dental a million times over!
Heather HarrisHeather Harris
22:20 08 Nov 23
Nothing short of a nightmare experience with the office staff and billing department.
Karen ChristopherKaren Christopher
17:46 08 Nov 23
Natasha DonaldsonNatasha Donaldson
17:37 08 Nov 23
I’ve become a patient of Godley Station Dental earlier this year and can’t say enough how wonderful my experience has been. Anna Sherman is by far the best, most thorough Hygenist that has ever touched my mouth, and Dr. Hatch has been incredible. Highly recommend this practice to anyone looking for a dentist!
chloe fountainchloe fountain
16:17 08 Nov 23
Love all the staff they are so welcoming. They explained every step before and while doing procedures. All the decorations they have looks very elegant and high class.
shara andradeshara andrade
15:24 08 Nov 23
I love the friendly staff and efficient service. Thanks for getting my dental health back on track!
Jade CJade C
22:52 07 Nov 23
Godley Station Dental is a clean, beautiful facility and the staff is fantastic. I started going here about three years since moving to Georgia and they've been nothing but professional, kind, and gentle during routine examinations or fillings. Highly recommended!
Paula RothPaula Roth
20:14 07 Nov 23
Madi CowartMadi Cowart
16:40 07 Nov 23
Gee ShineeGee Shinee
12:34 07 Nov 23
Best dentist office around !!! Always greeted by everyone
Colleen BucaloColleen Bucalo
23:44 06 Nov 23
My dental hygienist, Courtney was so sweet, efficient and caring.
M BM B
21:16 06 Nov 23
LaQuana LoydLaQuana Loyd
15:23 06 Nov 23
I've received top tier dental care at GSD for many years and the staff are phenomenal. There are 730a appointments and that's a winner for me. Calls and text messages are responded to promptly and billing questions are answered thoroughly. I highly recommend GSD for all of your dental care needs.
Julie HenryJulie Henry
12:45 05 Nov 23
I had an appointment to get my sleep apnea mouth appliance adjusted because after have other dental work, it didn’t fit. Leah did a great job modifying it so I can use it again. Thank you! Great coffee bar too! Maybe Delta will change their practices so I can come beck for everything.
Michael JohnsonMichael Johnson
12:33 04 Nov 23
Dr Patel is amazing! The nurses and office staff are great as well. Would highly recommend them if you need a dentist
Cindi ZirinskyCindi Zirinsky
12:01 04 Nov 23
Great dental practice! All of the hygienists and dentists are thorough yet friendly. I have never waited for long in the reception area. Great quality work!
Roger W. BeamonRoger W. Beamon
19:01 03 Nov 23
Employees very friendly and professional they make sure you comfortable beforehand procedure start. I had recommended Godley Dental to friends.
kathleen granickkathleen granick
18:10 03 Nov 23
Everyone at GSD is friendly and eager to help. Allison was thorough and explained each step of the cleaning process. She is very professional and knowledgeable.
Estrella PorrasEstrella Porras
17:23 03 Nov 23
Excellent! First time, really the best cleaning ever with Vanessa!
Sara KingSara King
17:07 03 Nov 23
Beverly Yocum (Bev)Beverly Yocum (Bev)
15:53 03 Nov 23
I loved how friendly everyone was. They also explained everything I needed to know about my situation so I was able to make an informed decision. I'm looking forward to our next visit.
daniel maciejewskidaniel maciejewski
23:14 02 Nov 23