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

Bacteria from infected teeth were associated with changes in the body’s overall metabolism, according to the findings. The ...

A root canal is a dental procedure aimed at removing infected or damaged pulp from the interior of a tooth. The pulp is a delicate tissue that contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue, ...

Globally, untreated oral infections affect billions and can have far-reaching health impacts. Experts say oral health should ...

PHOENIX (KSAZ) - Nobody wants to hear they need a root canal, but new technology is helping change that, and Arizona is now leading the way with a new procedure called "Gentle Wave". Some patients are ...

In the days after Christopher Schutzius, 17. underwent root canal surgery, there were moments when he seemed invigorated and fine, and others when he complained of feeling achy and tired, his foster ...

The purpose of a root canal treatment is twofold: to eliminate the bacterial infection from the root canal system and retain the affected tooth in its socket, preserving the natural dentition. Lt Dr ...

Root canal, despite being a common treatment, still has many murky misconceptions. Dentist dispels common myths to clear the air. Root canal is a common dental procedure, but it still strikes fear, ...

A gigantic Siberian tiger was knocked out for a root canal, and the hours-long procedure was captured in pictures and on video. The 425-pound predator, named Kuzma, was anesthetized for a ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: I have to have a root canal. What will happen during this procedure? DEAR READER: You brush your teeth twice a day, but you probably don’t know their inner workings. Every tooth has ...