A look at pain after a root canal, a common complaint that can last for some time. Included is detail on when to get help and managing root canal pain.

Learn what the latest studies say about root canals—when they’re needed, how they work, and why quality care matters.

A root canal may be completed in one or more appointments depending on the severity of the infection, according to Ghaznia Khan, D.D.S., a general dentist in Fort Worth, Texas.

During a root canal, your dentist opens up your tooth, removes the pulp and cleans the root area, and then fills and seals it. This is done to manage disease and decay without pulling your tooth.

A root canal is considered a restorative dental procedure. This procedure is done when the center of the tooth, the pulp, becomes infected or inflamed due to injury. Untreated cavities can lead to ...

You may need a root canal if a large section of a tooth is missing, exposing the pulp to bacteria. What to Expect at the Endodontist If you see an endodontist, you are most likely there to get a ...

A root canal involves deep cleaning inside the the inner chamber of the tooth root, which can be painful. It is a major procedure, and some pain after it is expected. The pain shouldn’t last ...

New treatment could one day replace root canal 01:48. BOSTON - A novel treatment could one day replace the "dreaded" root canal. Dental pulp is the tissue inside a tooth that can become inflamed ...