When faced with a severe toothache, many patients are presented with two primary treatment options: root canal therapy or ...

"A tooth infection can kill you, but rarely," warns a Cleveland Clinic expert. Here's how to recognize the risks and how it can escalate.

Researchers are investigating a groundbreaking method to combat advanced tooth decay that may eliminate the need for dental ...

To function through adulthood, permanent teeth need ongoing care, including brushing, flossing, and cleanings. Plus, dental ...

A root canal is when the internal part of the tooth is infected, the nerve has died, or it's painful. We make a small opening on either the chewing surface of a back tooth or the back side of a ...

Root canal treatment (RCT) may be necessary to treat an abscess deep inside the tooth. The procedure involves drilling into the tooth to remove the tooth’s pulp, bacteria, and any accumulated ...

StemDen was awarded in October a total of $200,000 at the annual Slingshot competition held in Singapore. That contest ...

A woman who needed a dental crown following a root canal on one of her teeth was left in severe pain after a dentist mistakenly crowned. The tooth had been “perf ...

A root canal treatment is a dental procedure used to treat infection or damage inside a tooth, specifically in the pulp (the soft tissue at the center of the tooth). It involves removing the infected ...