Successful root canal treatment may help lower inflammation associated with heart disease and improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

Root canals strike fear into many people. But root canals are among the most common dental procedures done in the United States. According to the American Association of Endodontics, more than 15 ...

Endodontists confirm root canal treatment for tooth infection can save natural teeth and contribute to better overall health by addressing local and systemic inflammation CHICAGO, Nov. 24, 2025 ...

New research suggests root canal treatment, beyond saving teeth, may significantly lower risks of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. By eliminating hidden dental infections, this procedure appears to ...

A root canal involves deep cleaning inside the inner chamber of the tooth root, which can be painful. But the pain from a root canal shouldn’t last. A root canal is meant to help you avoid pain ...

Researchers in Britain found that a successful root canal appears to lower inflammation linked to heart disease. It might even improve cholesterol and blood sugar readings. “Root canal treatment doesn ...

Molar apicectomy with amalgam root-end filling attracted an overall 5-year 'complete healing' rate of 57%. The results were best with mandibular first molars and worst with mandibular second molars.

Discusses the indications for using an extraoral approach when surgically removing a lower third molar. Discusses the normal radiographic appearance of the ID canal and possible variations. A useful ...

Something alarming began happening in dental offices across America between 2020 and 2025. Endodontists saw twice as ...