A substance often used to disinfect root canals was injected incorrectly and caused an unusual cutaneous reaction in a 16-year-old girl during endodontic treatment, according to a case report ...

CLAIM: The No. 1 cause of heart attacks is a tooth treated for a root canal. THE FACTS: There’s no credible scientific evidence that having a root canal can cause a heart attack, according to ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 27-year-old woman lost sensation in her chin and lip following root canal treatment on her mandibular molar. Months later, specialists confirmed that extrusion of the root canal sealer caused the ...

Sometimes, a tooth can become so severely damaged or infected that your dentist might discuss a couple of different kinds of treatment plans with you. The first is a root canal, and the other is a ...