If you have tooth pain or discomfort, it might be time to take a closer look. While a toothache might seem like a minor inconvenience, it could indicate something more serious—like the need for a root ...

Most people operate on the standard six-month dental checkup schedule, and that works fine for maintaining good oral health ...

We’ve all felt that sinking feeling when a routine dental check-up suddenly turns into a list of procedures. The thought of a numbing shot, the high-pitched drill, the awkwardness of lying still and ...

Root canal treatment is designed to save a natural tooth by removing infected pulp, not to cause pain. An infected tooth, often causing severe tooth pain or sensitivity, can lead to bone loss or ...

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 ...

No one ever wants to get a root canal. But if you do need one, a new study suggests the dental procedures may have an added bonus: They seem to offer both short- and long-term protective benefits ...

The dental procedure is one of the most dreaded. Here are six of its most common causes. By Susan Shapiro Last fall, I was plagued by a mysterious string of toothaches. Several dental appointments and ...

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.