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 ...

Mark Hamill, left, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford are joined by dentist J. Steven Abernathy in a “Star Wars” spoof video explaining the wonders of laser root canals. Lucasfilm Ltd. Does he tell his ...

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 ...

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.

Repairing the diseased tooth likely leads to reductions in bacterial infiltration into the body, and better health markers MONDAY, Nov. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Nobody wants a root canal, but if ...

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 ...

The dental procedure is one of the most dreaded. Here are six of its most common causes. By Susan Shapiro Last fall, I was plagued by a mysterious string of toothaches. Several dental appointments and ...

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 ...

Oral health has long shown close links with cardiovascular health New research shows improved heart health and glucose metabolism among people who got a successful root canal Repairing the diseased ...

MONDAY, Nov. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Nobody wants a root canal, but if you must get one there’s possible benefit for your heart. Researchers in Britain found that a successful root canal appears ...