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

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 ...

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 ...

Experiencing anxiety about root canal therapy is common, but in Burien, WA, there are advanced solutions to alleviate your concerns. With the integration of laser-assisted techniques and cutting-edge ...

Root canal treatment (RCT) remains a cornerstone of dental care, offering a means to alleviate the pain associated with pulpal infections and prevent further periapical complications. Advances in both ...

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 ...

A man has filed a lawsuit against a Red Bank dentist and his practice, alleging that the dentist left a broken file at his tooth's root during a root canal, causing him over two decades of subsequent ...

Endodontists confirm root canal treatment for tooth infection can save natural teeth and contribute to better overall health by addressing local and systemic inflammation CHICAGO, Nov. 24, 2025 ...

WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden postponed a meeting with the head of NATO and skipped his other public events on Monday to undergo his second root canal procedure in as many ...

Dr. Derek Peek explains new technology that cleans and disinfects the tooth’s root canals during a root canal procedure. Advancements like this technology make the root canal procedure more ...