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 ...

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

A gigantic Siberian tiger was knocked out for a root canal, and the hours-long procedure was captured in pictures and on video. The 425-pound predator, named Kuzma, was anesthetized for a ...

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 ...

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 ...

A young polar bear at the Alaska Zoo is flashing a healthier smile after undergoing an unusual dental procedure.Kova, a female polar bear orphaned near Prudhoe Bay in 2022, broke one of her canine ...

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 ...

Root canal, despite being a common treatment, still has many murky misconceptions. Dentist dispels common myths to clear the air. Root canal is a common dental procedure, but it still strikes fear, ...

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 ...