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 ...

Most people who have a root canal don’t experience major problems afterward. But your longterm outlook depends on how you take care of your teeth. Your restored tooth requires regular brushing and ...

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 ...

While most people can expect some discomfort during and after a root canal procedure, excessive pain is not typical. How long some pain lasts after a root canal can vary, but it should ease within a ...

Root canal is a common dental procedure, but it still strikes fear, the kind that makes people think twice before opting for this procedure. Much of this fear really comes from a lack of information, ...

Online articles, a film, and even some doctors claim that root canal procedures are the underlying cause of cancer and other diseases. This is false. Root canal procedures do not cause cancer. This ...

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 ...

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 ...