A toothache that lingers for weeks might seem like a dental problem and nothing more. But a growing body of research, reinforced by studies published through early 2025, shows that infections buried ...

Successful root canal treatment could reduce inflammation linked to heart disease and improve levels of blood sugar and cholesterol. The study followed the health of 65 patients from Guy's and St ...

Root canal treatment is designed to save a natural tooth by removing infected pulp, not to cause pain. An infected tooth, often causing severe tooth pain or sensitivity, can lead to bone loss or ...

A new clinical study suggests that successful root canal treatment may benefit more than just dental health. Patients treated for infected teeth showed improved blood sugar control, healthier ...

BOSTON - A novel treatment could one day replace the "dreaded" root canal. Dental pulp is the tissue inside a tooth that can become inflamed and infected after injury or from cavities. The problem is ...

Hearing that you need a root canal often triggers instant dental anxiety, but for many patients, a quick internet search turns that mild apprehension into outright terror.

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 ...

A 27-year-old woman lost sensation in her chin and lip following root canal treatment on her mandibular molar. Months later, specialists confirmed that extrusion of the root canal sealer caused the ...

Original Medicare does not cover routine dental treatments such as root canals, but some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans provide this coverage. Roughly 98% of people with Medicare Advantage had ...