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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you have insurance, root canal prices can range from $213 to $640. Without insurance, the average cost is $1,067. If you don't have dental insurance, a root canal costs an average of $1,067. Prices ...

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 ...

What is Root Canal Treatment? A root canal treatment is a dental procedure that removes the center part of the tooth called the pulp. The term root canal means “inside the tooth.” A tooth structure is ...

Dental health requires precision and regular check-ups in order to keep it functioning smoothly. There are ample number of problems that occur in teeth, sometimes the connective tissues get infected ...