A root canal's goal is simple: eliminate infection and save a tooth. It's not the nightmare it's made out to be.

We’ve all felt that sinking feeling when a routine dental check-up suddenly turns into a list of procedures. The thought of a numbing shot, the high-pitched drill, the awkwardness of lying still and ...

Although there are several factors that may lead to a root canal, there are also ways to minimize your risk — with a few lifestyle changes.

Root canals treat infected or damaged pulp tissue to save the tooth. Success relies on patient-specific factors—not just technical skill. Technology like microscopes and 3D imaging improves outcomes.