Could the days of the root canal, for decades the symbol of the most excruciating kind of minor surgery, finally be numbered? Scientists have made advances in treating tooth decay that they hope will ...

For the millions of Americans who suffer cavities each year, the ominous threat of a root canal may soon be a worry of the past. Now, researchers from Harvard University claim they have discovered a ...

Nobody wants to hear those two words from their dentist: “root canal.” The procedure has such a bad reputation that people use it as a metaphor for anything unpleasant and painful. But here’s some ...

Imaging helped guide the dental treatment of a woman with two molars that had at least six abnormal root canals due to taurodontism, a tooth development disorder. The case report was published on ...

A new clinical study suggests that successful root canal treatment may benefit more than just dental health. Patients treated ...

A root canal is a dental procedure that gets rid of damage in your tooth’s roots while preserving your natural tooth. Root canals become necessary when infection or inflammation develops in the soft ...

Root canal treatment in primary teeth, commonly indicated for managing pulp necrosis, is a critical intervention in paediatric dentistry. Given the unique anatomical features and ongoing resorption in ...

Have no fear this Halloween. The dentist is your friend, and the endodontist is your greatest ally in keeping your natural teeth for life. Dr. Alan S. Law, D.D.S., Ph.D., board-certified endodontist ...