Root canals get a bad rap. Many associate the procedure with pain and discomfort. But with today’s technology, Ramon E. Hernandez, DMD, said a root canal can be virtually pain free.

For people who’ve never had a root canal, they may remember their parents complaining about a particularly bad one. Or millions of people may have been misled simply by growing up in the 1990s.

Hybrid Composite For Root Canal Treatment Date: November 7, 2009 Source: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Summary: A dentist carrying out root canal treatment will need to use a variety of compounds.

An apicoectomy is a routine outpatient procedure that’s important in preventing serious complications involving the health of your mouth and jaw. Learn about this procedure, its pros and cons ...

Root canal work is not as bad as people think when compared to other dental procedures. Self-reporting of their dental health suggests that patients find the procedure no worse than other dental ...

This press release is available in German. Unrelenting toothache means a visit to the dentist is inevitable, and if the tooth decay is really bad root canal treatment is often the only option. The ...