A root canal is a procedure designed to remove infected or inflamed pulp from inside the tooth. The pulp contains nerves and blood vessels that help the tooth grow, but once the tooth matures, it can ...

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 ...

As a public health dentist and researcher, for years I saw the same pattern. Patients with deep root infections often had wider health problems, particularly those with diabetes. I did not yet ...

Anxiety, distrust and misinformation about dental care is abundant on social media, where posts containing false or ...

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Diet: Stick to soft foods for the first few days, avoiding hot liquids and foods that may irritate the extraction site. Oral ...

The Iowa Dental Board has reinstated the license of a Waterloo dentist convicted of being intoxicated at the state prison ...

The dental pulp is susceptible to microbial infection, which often results in inflammation, necrosis, and defects in the pulp ...

The Iowa Dental Board has reinstated the license of a Waterloo dentist convicted of being intoxicated at the state prison ...