Successful root canal treatment could reduce inflammation linked to heart disease and improve levels of blood sugar and cholesterol. The study followed the health of 65 patients from Guy's and St ...

A new clinical study suggests that successful root canal treatment may benefit more than just dental health. Patients treated for infected teeth showed improved blood sugar control, healthier ...

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 ...

Apical periodontitis, a chronic and hard-to-treat dental infection, affects more than half of the population worldwide and is the leading cause of tooth loss. Root canal is the standard treatment, but ...

Scientists are testing a novel technology to treat endodontic diseases more effectively through tissue regeneration instead of root canal therapy. Because the technology promotes formation of the type ...

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 ...

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 ...