A root canal's goal is simple: eliminate infection and save a tooth. It's not the nightmare it's made out to be.

A root canal is a procedure designed to remove infected or inflamed pulp from inside the tooth. The pulp contains nerves and ...

As a public health dentist and researcher, for years I saw the same pattern. Patients with deep root infections often had ...

Although there are several factors that may lead to a root canal, there are also ways to minimize your risk — with a few ...

Dr. Meier’s insights remind patients that effective dental care depends on teamwork. General dentists provide essential ...

Root canal is a common dental procedure, but it still strikes fear, the kind that makes people think twice before opting for this procedure. Much of this fear really comes from a lack of information, ...