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

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

Q: I have to have a root canal. What will happen during this procedure? A: You brush your teeth twice a day, but you probably don’t know their inner workings. Every tooth has roots that anchor it to ...

The purpose of a root canal treatment is twofold: to eliminate the bacterial infection from the root canal system and retain the affected tooth in its socket, preserving the natural dentition. Lt Dr ...

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

While Patty Kimerer is on leave, we present this Classic Kimerer column originally published Aug. 24, 2003: I don’t know if you realize it, but rarely when the word “root” is included in a sentence or ...

PHOENIX (KSAZ) - Nobody wants to hear they need a root canal, but new technology is helping change that, and Arizona is now leading the way with a new procedure called "Gentle Wave". Some patients are ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: I have to have a root canal. What will happen during this procedure? DEAR READER: You brush your teeth twice a day, but you probably don’t know their inner workings. Every tooth has ...

In the days after Christopher Schutzius, 17. underwent root canal surgery, there were moments when he seemed invigorated and fine, and others when he complained of feeling achy and tired, his foster ...