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 tooth extraction procedure involves removing the entire tooth from its socket in the jawbone. To this, Dr Nihal added, "In situations where the tooth is considerably decayed, damaged beyond repair ...

Dr. Katz cautioned that the new study linking root canals to a lower risk of heart disease and diabetes has limitations, notably a small sample size and the absence of control groups to compare ...

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 5, 2025 / Some people may delay getting a root canal procedure because of fear or uncertainty, while others may think the tooth may get fine on its own with ...

Root canal, despite being a common treatment, still has many murky misconceptions. Dentist dispels common myths to clear the air. Root canal is a common dental procedure, but it still strikes fear, ...

Columns share an author’s personal perspective. Q: I recently went to the endodontist and was told my root canal from 15-plus years ago failed and that I could have an apicoectomy or another root ...

Two French dentists, father and son, have been booked and arrested for needlessly pulling out healthy teeth of low-income residents, in Marseille. They have been accused of fitting expensive bridges ...

The decision between root canal treatment and extraction depends on various factors, including the extent of the dental issue, the condition of the tooth and surrounding structures, the patient's oral ...