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

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.

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

Although there are several factors that may lead to a root canal, there are also ways to minimize your risk — with a few ...

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 ...

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

That treatment your dentist recommended but you've been putting off? It could benefit more than just your teeth.