NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Nashville Zoo loaded a 360-pound bear into the dentist Tuesday. Pinocchio, who is an Andean bear, underwent a root canal. Originally from Ecuador, he was found abandoned ...

Most people have heard the term “root canal” or have even had the procedure but are unsure of exactly what root canal treatment is. “I have heard many patients say a root canal is when a dentist ...

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 ...

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Root canal treatment is designed to save a natural tooth by removing infected pulp, not to cause pain. An infected tooth, often causing severe tooth pain or sensitivity, can lead to bone loss or ...

A root canal is a dental procedure to remove dead or inflamed tissue, called pulp, from inside a tooth. You may need a root canal if you have symptoms such as temperature sensitivity, pain, and ...

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.

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A man from Chorley has been awarded £2,000 after being left in agony following a botched procedure. Paul Ripley, a 53-year-old mechanical engineer from Chorley, Lancashire has been awarded £2,000 by ...