Learn what the latest studies say about root canals—when they’re needed, how they work, and why quality care matters.

Scaling and root planing treats gum disease by removing plaque and smoothing roots. Learn what to expect before, during, and ...

Gum recession exposes tooth roots that were never meant to contact external stimuli, ... circular motions rather than aggressive back-and-forth scrubbing that can damage teeth and gums.

I was lucky. As far as I can tell, nine months since my last infusion of chemo, my teeth have mostly healed. Just as my weight and hair and strength have returned, my mouth may also be back to normal ...

A file image of a drill going into a root canal. Scientists may have found a way to make such a process avoidable. ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS. The study was performed in mice, rather than humans ...