Root Canal Treatment: What Really Happens Inside Your Tooth: By Ambika Mondal Key InsightsA root canal treatment is about saving your natural tooth, not rushing to replace it. Modern techniques have ...

Sometimes, a tooth can become so severely damaged or infected that your dentist might discuss a couple of different kinds of treatment plans with you. The first is a root canal, and the other is a ...

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 ...

In a root canal, the pulp is removed from the tooth. The inside of the tooth, including the root canals, is then cleaned and disinfected to remove bacteria. After this has been done, the tooth is ...

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 ...

Poor oral health can cause low-grade inflammation linked to some chronic illnesses. A root canal (when it’s needed) could lower those risks, a new study found. Successfully treating a tooth infection ...

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 ...