Scientists are uncovering a surprising link between hidden tooth infections and blood sugar problems. Deep infections around ...

New research suggests chronic infections around the tip of a tooth root may be linked to poorer blood sugar control and wider inflammation in the body. Some studies found that people who had root ...

Hearing that you need a root canal often triggers instant dental anxiety, but for many patients, a quick internet search ...

A 17-year-old boy died February 9 after he developed sepsis following root canal surgery at a Blue Island, IL, dental clinic, according to a story in the SouthTown Star. The youth, Christopher ...

A toothache that lingers for weeks might seem like a dental problem and nothing more. But a growing body of research, ...

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 ...

Popular actress Jenny McCarthy has opened up about a health crisis that sounds like it was an incredibly brutal ordeal. According to McCarthy, 53, it all began after she had a root canal that did not ...

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 ...

Researchers have mixed nanodiamonds with gutta-percha to create a new material that is stronger than the original and has antimicrobial capabilities. The nanodiamond gutta-percha may be able to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jul. 30—(StatePoint) If you've been told you need a root canal, you may be dreading the procedure or even trying to find a way out ...