A root canal's goal is simple: eliminate infection and save a tooth. It's not the nightmare it's made out to be.

The WAMkey is a solution to endodontic re-treatment procedures that can involve the removal of a crown or the need to drill through the occlusal surface of the crown to access the root canal system. A ...

Dr. Derek Peek explains new technology that cleans and disinfects the tooth’s root canals during a root canal procedure. Advancements like this technology make the root canal procedure more ...

In the world of endodontics, mastering the art and science of root canal treatment requires more than technical proficiency -- it demands a keen understanding of the nuances of technique and a ...

Endodontic diseases present a significant challenge in dentistry due to their complex nature and the precision required in treatment. Traditionally, the success of these treatments has heavily relied ...

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 ...

Dr. Katz cautioned that the new study linking root canals to a lower risk of heart disease and diabetes has limitations, notably a small sample size and the absence of control groups to compare ...

A root canal is a procedure designed to remove infected or inflamed pulp from inside the tooth. The pulp contains nerves and ...

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 ...

June 12 (UPI) --President Joe Biden had to cancel events at the White House Monday because of a root canal procedure. Monday's dental work was performed at the White House by a team of medical ...