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

Root canals treat infected or damaged pulp tissue to save the tooth. Success relies on patient-specific factors—not just technical skill. Technology like microscopes and 3D imaging improves outcomes.

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

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 ...

NEW YORK, NY / / December 5, 2025 / Some people may delay getting a root canal procedure because of fear or uncertainty, while others may think the ...

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

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 ...

Repairing the diseased tooth likely leads to reductions in bacterial infiltration into the body, and better health markers MONDAY, Nov. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Nobody wants a root canal, but if ...

Oral health has long shown close links with cardiovascular health New research shows improved heart health and glucose metabolism among people who got a successful root canal Repairing the diseased ...

MONDAY, Nov. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Nobody wants a root canal, but if you must get one there’s possible benefit for your heart. Researchers in Britain found that a successful root canal appears ...