Los Angeles Times

What to Realistically Expect from a Root Canal, According to Experts

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 ...
Los Angeles Times

Root Canals Demystified: What Research Reveals About Long-Term Success

Root canals treat infected or damaged pulp tissue to save the tooth. Success relies on patient-specific factors—not just technical skill. Technology like microscopes and 3D imaging improves outcomes.
The Daily Pennsylvanian

Penn researchers collaborate to create new treatment option for dental infection causing tooth loss

Penn's School of Dental Medicine, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and Perelman School of Medicine have worked together to create a new treatment option for apical periodontitis, a ...
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How Long Until a Tooth Infection Kills You? An Expert Doctor Answers a Surprisingly Common Question

Sasha Ross, DMD, MS, is a board-certified periodontist who has been with the Cleveland Clinic since 2013. She earned her dental degree from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and completed her ...