Clinicians used a new surgical technique to remove a separated endodontic instrument stuck about 2 mm below the tip of a patient's tooth root in a case published in the Journal of Endodontics. They ...

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 ...

An exposed tooth root can be uncomfortable to deal with. It may cause sharp pain and sensitivity when you’re brushing your teeth and when you’re eating foods that are hot, cold, sweet, sour, or spicy.

The tooth root sits below the gumline and helps anchor the tooth in the jawbone. An exposed root, which may poke through the gum, can indicate damage to the gums or teeth. When a tooth root is no ...

A root canal is a dental procedure to remove dead or inflamed tissue, called pulp, from inside a tooth. You may need a root canal if you have symptoms such as temperature sensitivity, pain, and ...