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.

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

Poor oral health can cause low-grade inflammation linked to some chronic illnesses. A root canal (when it’s needed) could lower those risks, a new study found. Successfully treating a tooth infection ...

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.

No one ever wants to get a root canal. But if you do need one, a new study suggests the dental procedures may have a bonus: They seem to offer both short- and long-term benefits that extend beyond the ...

As a public health dentist and researcher, for years I saw the same pattern. Patients with deep root infections often had wider health problems, particularly those with diabetes. I did not yet ...

As a public health dentist and researcher, for years I saw the same pattern. Patients with deep root infections often had wider health problems, particularly those with diabetes. I did not yet ...