In the field of endodontics, clinicians are often tasked with trying to remove several species of harmful microorganisms that affect the root canal, many of which can cause serious damage if left ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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