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

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

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.

Endodontic treatment, commonly referred to as root canal therapy, is a pivotal dental procedure aimed at eliminating infection and preserving natural dentition. The treatment involves the meticulous ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We’ve all felt that sinking feeling when a routine dental check-up suddenly turns into a list of procedures. The thought of a numbing shot, the high-pitched drill, the awkwardness of lying still and ...

Penn's School of Dental Medicine, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and Perelman School of Medicine have worked together to create a new treatment option for apical periodontitis, a ...

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 ...