'Command center' cell that orchestrates tooth root formation discovered

Teeth function not only because of the hard enamel on the surface, but also because they have roots that anchor them firmly ...
Healthline

Should You Opt for a Root Canal or an Extraction and Implant?

Sometimes, a tooth can become so severely damaged or infected that your dentist might discuss a couple of different kinds of treatment plans with you. The first is a root canal, and the other is a ...
Los Angeles Times

Root Canals Demystified: What Research Reveals About Long-Term Success

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.
DrBicuspid

Imaging aids in diagnosis of man’s tooth with unusual root canal

Imaging aided in managing a man’s atypical root canal anatomy in which the distobuccal canal of his maxillary second molar was close to the palatal root canal with partially fused roots. The case ...
Los Angeles Times

What to Realistically Expect from a Root Canal, According to Experts

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 ...