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

The Guardian reported that root canals are one of the most common dental procedures and are used to treat infection or damage ...

The procedure was done at the White House. President Joe Biden underwent the completion of a root canal on Monday, forcing him to miss hosting a "College Athlete Day" celebration and some other ...

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, ...

Dr. Derek Peek explains new technology that cleans and disinfects the tooth’s root canals during a root canal procedure. Advancements like this technology make the root canal procedure more ...

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 ...

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