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

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.

A root canal is a procedure designed to remove infected or inflamed pulp from inside the tooth. The pulp contains nerves and ...

The Guardian reported that root canals are one of the most common dental procedures and are used to treat infection or damage ...