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 ...

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 ...

Dentists and oral surgeons perform tooth extractions for many reasons. These may include gum disease, dental infections, injury, wisdom teeth complications, or preparation for braces or prostheses. An ...

In this tip, I want to talk about sectioning teeth for oral surgery. When you've got a multirooted tooth, you're going to have to section a lot of times to be able to get the tooth out as ...

Your dentist says it’s time to remove your wisdom teeth. They may refer you to an oral surgeon, who will do the procedure in their office. It should only take a few days for you to heal and get back ...

You might assume root canals are painful, but many people report they're no more painful than getting a filling. The discomfort you may have leading up to this kind of dental care can be very painful ...