A root canal is a dental procedure that gets rid of damage in your tooth’s roots while preserving your natural tooth. Root canals become necessary when infection or inflammation develops in the soft ...

A 17-year-old boy died February 9 after he developed sepsis following root canal surgery at a Blue Island, IL, dental clinic, according to a story in the SouthTown Star. The youth, Christopher ...

ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) -- At least eight children developed severe bacterial infections after receiving root canals at a Children's Dental Group location in Anaheim. The Orange County Health Care ...

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 ...

Endodontic biofilms are a common biological cause of root canal disease and infection. While identifying the biofilms and pathogens that contribute to these infections, including Enterococcus faecalis ...

Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman is a journalist living in the Midwest with her husband and two young children. Her work explores the intersection of mental health, wellness and parenting. She is the former ...

Successful root canal treatment can reduce inflammation linked to heart disease, according to new research. The much-dreaded dental surgery can also improve levels of blood sugar and cholesterol, say ...

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 ...