Your dentist has just told you that you need a root canal, and suddenly, a knot forms in your stomach. Not exactly the news you wanted to hear. Don’t worry — if this is of any consolation to you, ...

Root canal treatment helps save an infected tooth, relieve pain, and stop further damage. Learn about the root canal ...

A common misconception is that crowned teeth are more resilient to issues like plaque buildup or cavities that affect regular teeth and cause the need for operations such as root canals. However, ...

When you’re in the dentist’s chair, being told that you need a filling, a crown, a root canal, or some other procedure, should you trust that advice? Or is there another option? Many factors—apart ...

Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman is a journalist living in the Midwest with her husband and two young children. Her work explores the intersection of mental health, wellness and parenting. She is the former ...