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 ...

Tooth problems are among the most distressing health issues one can face. They often begin by affecting the gums and, if left untreated, can escalate into severe conditions. To prevent further ...

Root canal treatment (RCT) remains a cornerstone of dental care, offering a means to alleviate the pain associated with pulpal infections and prevent further periapical complications. Advances in both ...

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.

I had a root canal recently and lived to tell about it. Only it hurts to talk about it for obvious reasons. It’s one of those inconvenient passages of life that most people have to go through, like ...

Nobody wants to hear those two words from their dentist: “root canal.” The procedure has such a bad reputation that people use it as a metaphor for anything unpleasant and painful. But here’s some ...

This article was originally published on Undark. When a dentist told Corrine Rivera that her 7-year-old daughter needed a baby root canal at her routine checkup, Rivera didn’t understand that “baby” ...