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 17-year-old boy died February 9 after he developed sepsis following root canal surgery at a Blue Island, IL, dental clinic, according to a story in the SouthTown Star. The youth, Christopher ...

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

A new study from King's College London reveals root canals may lower blood sugar and reduce diabetes risk, plus improve cholesterol and decrease inflammation markers.

As a public health dentist and researcher, for years I saw the same pattern. Patients with deep root infections often had ...

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

New research suggests root canal treatment, beyond saving teeth, may significantly lower risks of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. By eliminating hidden dental infections, this procedure appears to ...

Nobody wants to hear those two words from their dentist: “root canal.” The procedure has such a bad reputation that people use it as a metaphor for anything unpleasant and painful. But here’s some ...

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 5, 2025 / Some people may delay getting a root canal procedure because of fear or uncertainty, while others may think the tooth may get fine on its own with ...

Researchers have mixed nanodiamonds with gutta-percha to create a new material that is stronger than the original and has antimicrobial capabilities. The nanodiamond gutta-percha may be able to ...