The dental procedure is one of the most dreaded. Here are six of its most common causes. By Susan Shapiro Last fall, I was plagued by a mysterious string of toothaches. Several dental appointments and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Root canal is a common dental procedure, but it still strikes fear, the kind that makes people think twice before opting for this procedure. Much of this fear really comes from a lack of information, ...