When you get an infection on the inside of your tooth, you may need a root canal to remove bacteria from the pulp inside to save the tooth. This procedure can be extremely pricey, so getting one ...

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

Scientists are examining a new treatment for advanced tooth decay that may eliminate the need for specialist dentists to drill down and scoop out into the deepest and most sensitive parts of your ...

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.