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 ...

(StatePoint) If you’ve been told you need a root canal, you may be dreading the procedure or even trying to find a way out of it. The good news? Today’s root canal treatment is nothing like the myths ...

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 ...

Researchers have found in a new study that an RCT showed moderate to large improvements in all OHIP-14 domains after root ...

Root canal treatment in primary teeth, commonly indicated for managing pulp necrosis, is a critical intervention in paediatric dentistry. Given the unique anatomical features and ongoing resorption in ...

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 ...

Root canal treatment (RCT) is a fundamental component of dental education, providing a critical bridge between theoretical learning and clinical practice. The procedure involves the removal of ...

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 could reduce inflammation linked to heart disease and improve levels of blood sugar and cholesterol. In the first of its kind research, a clinical study by King's ...

BOSTON - A novel treatment could one day replace the "dreaded" root canal. Dental pulp is the tissue inside a tooth that can become inflamed and infected after injury or from cavities. The problem is ...