A root canal is a dental procedure that gets rid of damage in your tooth’s roots while preserving your natural tooth. Root canals become necessary when infection or inflammation develops in the soft ...

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 ...

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The intricate anatomy of molars presents a significant challenge for endodontic treatment, given their variable root and canal configurations. Comprehensive understanding of root canal morphology is ...

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 ...

When you’re in the dentist’s chair, being told that you need a filling, a crown, a root canal, or some other procedure, should you trust that advice? Or is there another option? Many factors—apart ...

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 ...

Imaging helped guide the dental treatment of a woman with two molars that had at least six abnormal root canals due to taurodontism, a tooth development disorder. The case report was published on ...

During Sunday’s game against the Sixers, LaRavia collided with Gabe Vincent during the first quarter. He immediately covered his face and walked to the corner of the court while Philly in-bounded and ...

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 ...