We’ve all felt that sinking feeling when a routine dental check-up suddenly turns into a list of procedures. The thought of a numbing shot, the high-pitched drill, the awkwardness of lying still and ...

Mark Hamill, left, Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford are joined by dentist J. Steven Abernathy in a “Star Wars” spoof video explaining the wonders of laser root canals. Lucasfilm Ltd. Does he tell his ...

Repairing the diseased tooth likely leads to reductions in bacterial infiltration into the body, and better health markers MONDAY, Nov. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Nobody wants a root canal, but if ...

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 ...