A new documentary questioning the safety of root canals has drawn the ire of dentists and endodontists who say it is based on information long debunked. "Root Cause," released earlier this year, ...

Over the last few years, there have been talks that root canal (a dental procedure to treat infected or damaged pulp - the soft tissue inside the tooth) is closely connected to cancer, specifically ...

The Antigua and Barbuda Dental Association (ABDA) is aware of recent claims circulating on social media and in public flyers that associate root canal treatment with breast cancer. These statements ...

Special dry-mouth rinses, lozenges and sprays can provide immediate relief, according to Dr. Taylor. Chewing sugarless gum, ...

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A root canal treatment is used to save a natural tooth that is infected, damaged or decayed badly. RCT is a common and ...

SAN FRANCISCO — As scary as it may sound, a root canal is a fairly routine dental procedure. But for one 60-year-old man, the procedure turned life threatening when he developed meningitis, a swelling ...

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

CLAIM: The No. 1 cause of heart attacks is a tooth treated for a root canal. THE FACTS: There’s no credible scientific evidence that having a root canal can cause a heart attack, according to ...