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 canals are always fun, right? In reality, word that you need a root canal is some of the worst news most people get at the dentist. Whenever your dentist tells you that's the next procedure ...

Researchers are investigating a groundbreaking method to combat advanced tooth decay that may eliminate the need for dental drills and root canal treatments. This approach could transform the field of ...

If you've had a root canal, you can expect your tooth to survive for about 11 years, researchers say. For a time, root canals can maintain teeth affected by cavities or other problems, but the tooth ...

Have no fear this Halloween. The dentist is your friend, and the endodontist is your greatest ally in keeping your natural teeth for life. Dr. Alan S. Law, D.D.S., Ph.D., board-certified endodontist ...

Despite its reputation, a root canal is often smoother, quicker and less painful than most people expect. Here’s what you can ...

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 ...

The reason for getting a root filling is often that the soft tissue inside the tooth, the dental pulp, is inflamed or infected. The root canal treatment is carried out in stages, on several occasions.

A root canal is a treatment used to repair a damaged tooth. The procedure involves removing the diseased or infected portion of the tooth, sealing the canals (pathways into the tooth), and repairing ...