Although there are several factors that may lead to a root canal, there are also ways to minimize your risk — with a few ...

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

As a public health dentist and researcher, for years I saw the same pattern. Patients with deep root infections often had wider health problems, particularly those with diabetes. I did not yet ...

A root canal is a procedure designed to remove infected or inflamed pulp from inside the tooth. The pulp contains nerves and ...

The Web page includes a root canal safety fact sheet, tooth-saving tips, and educational videos for patients about endodontic specialists and root canal procedures. It also includes patient-focused ...

A substance often used to disinfect root canals was injected incorrectly and caused an unusual cutaneous reaction in a 16-year-old girl during endodontic treatment, according to a case report ...

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 27, 2025 / Root canals have a reputation for being a dreaded dental procedure - but much of that fear comes from outdated information and common myths. The ...

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts: There is no scientific evidence that root canals cause heart attacks; he false claim stems from 1920s research that has ...

There is no scientific evidence that root canals cause heart attacks; he false claim stems from 1920s research that has been disproved through controlled research studies. A decision by federal ...