What's the worst dental procedure? It may not be root canals. The treatment faired about the same as extractions and prosthodontic services in a recent study examining oral health-related quality of ...

In Pennsylvania, some people who need a root canal have to settle for a pulled tooth — a choice a state lawmaker calls “horrifying.” It’s not for lack of dental coverage. It’s because the person is ...

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 ...