Root canal treatment was found to reduce inflammation leading to heart disease and improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels in a new study.

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

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 ...

In a root canal, the pulp is removed from the tooth. The inside of the tooth, including the root canals, is then cleaned and disinfected to remove bacteria. After this has been done, the tooth is ...

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.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 27, 2025 / Root canals have a reputation for being a dreaded dental procedure - but much of that fear comes from outdated information and common myths. The ...

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 ...

Imaging helped guide the dental treatment of a woman with two molars that had at least six abnormal root canals due to taurodontism, a tooth development disorder. The case report was published on ...