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 ...

Jenny McCarthy has revealed the health issue that stemmed from an infected root canal, which caused her 'six months of living ...

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 ...

Christina Hall does not flip-flop on her health. The HGTV host will soon be undergoing a dental procedure after a root canal infection she suffered four years ago returned. "When I was 16 I had a ...

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 aren’t just about saving teeth—they may also support better metabolic health. New research links treating apical periodontitis with improved blood sugar control and reduced inflammation.

Steroids help reduce inflammation and may reduce dental pain alongside other treatments. People may take steroids before or after dental surgery or to help manage severe infections. A dentist may ...

Scientists are testing a novel technology to treat endodontic diseases more effectively through tissue regeneration instead of root canal therapy. Because the technology promotes formation of the type ...

Christina Hall does not flip-flop on her health. The HGTV host will soon be undergoing a dental procedure after a root canal infection she suffered four years ago returned. "When I was 16 I had a ...