Despite its reputation, a root canal is often smoother, quicker and less painful than most people expect. Here’s what you can ...

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.

This article was originally published on Undark. When a dentist told Corrine Rivera that her 7-year-old daughter needed a baby root canal at her routine checkup, Rivera didn’t understand that “baby” ...

Imagine you go to the dentist with an achy tooth. They say you need a root canal and a crown, costing around $3,000. And if ...