The root canal treatment procedure, also known as endodontic treatment, is a common procedure in modern dentistry that is used to remove inflamed or infected tissue from inside a tooth. Beneath the ...

Most people who have a root canal don’t experience major problems afterward. But your longterm outlook depends on how you take care of your teeth. Your restored tooth requires regular brushing and ...

While Patty Kimerer is on leave, we present this Classic Kimerer column originally published Aug. 24, 2003: I don’t know if you realize it, but rarely when the word “root” is included in a sentence or ...

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 ...

Root canals strike fear into many people. But root canals are among the most common dental procedures done in the United States. According to the American Association of Endodontics, more than 15 ...

Root canal is a common dental procedure, but it still strikes fear, the kind that makes people think twice before opting for this procedure. Much of this fear really comes from a lack of information, ...

Treating an infected tooth with a successful root canal procedure may do more than relieve pain. New research suggests it could also help reduce inflammation linked to heart disease while improving ...