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” was describing the tooth, not the size of the ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman is a journalist living in the Midwest with her husband and two young children. Her work explores the intersection of mental health, wellness and parenting. She is the former ...

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 ...

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” ...

A. Without question, I believe, as my Learned Colleagues do, that it is always best to save a natural tooth. Let me elaborate. In the late 1980s, single tooth implants started to be placed in the ...

Nobody wants to hear those two words from their dentist: “root canal.” The procedure has such a bad reputation that people use it as a metaphor for anything unpleasant and painful. But here’s some ...

Special dry-mouth rinses, lozenges and sprays can provide immediate relief, according to Dr. Taylor. Chewing sugarless gum, running a humidifier and drinking more water can help, too.