Nanodiamonds may help patients that have had the dreaded root canal. Dental researchers have developed a nanodiamond-reinforced version of gutta percha, the compound that is used to fill void spaces ...

Teeth function not only because of the hard enamel on the surface, but also because they have roots that anchor them firmly ...

Scientists are examining a new treatment for advanced tooth decay that may eliminate the need for specialist dentists to drill down and scoop out into the deepest and most sensitive parts of your ...

Could root canal procedures go by the wayside in the not-too-distant future? Scientists from the University of Nottingham and Harvard University's Wyss Institute hope so. They're developing a new ...

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 ...

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 ...