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 ...

A root canal is a dental procedure to remove dead or inflamed tissue, called pulp, from inside a tooth. You may need a root canal if you have symptoms such as temperature sensitivity, pain, and ...

BioMatRx, a Minnesota start-up founded in April 2010 by three brothers -- one an endodontist -- is working to use the inherent regenerative capabilities of the stem cells found at the apex of the root ...