While rare, you can develop a tooth infection following a root canal. Follow up with your dentist if you notice pus, warmth, pain, or an unusual taste in your mouth following a root canal. Root canals ...

Successful root canal treatment may help lower inflammation associated with heart disease and improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

Root canals strike fear into many people. But root canals are among the most common dental procedures done in the United States. According to the American Association of Endodontics, more than 15 ...

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 ...

When you perform a root canal, do you worry about your patient being at risk for a systemic disease such as infective endocarditis or even a stroke because of infection after the procedure? According ...

Researchers have mixed nanodiamonds with gutta-percha to create a new material that is stronger than the original and has antimicrobial capabilities. The nanodiamond gutta-percha may be able to ...

A root canal is a dental procedure to remove dead or inflamed tissue, called pulp, from inside a tooth. You may need a root canal if you have symptoms such as temperature sensitivity, pain, and ...

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We’ve all felt that sinking feeling when a routine dental check-up suddenly turns into a list of procedures. The thought of a numbing shot, the high-pitched drill, the awkwardness of lying still and ...