The tooth extraction procedure involves removing the entire tooth from its socket in the jawbone. To this, Dr Nihal added, "In situations where the tooth is considerably decayed, damaged beyond repair ...

The article reviews how root canal treatment removes infection, restores tooth function, and supports long-term oral health. What determines whether root canal treatment works and how long a treated ...

Nobody wants to hear those two words from their dentist: “root canal.” The procedure has such a bad reputation that people use it as a metaphor for anything unpleasant and painful. But here’s some ...

Root canal is a common dental procedure, but it still strikes fear, the kind that makes people think twice before opting for this procedure. Much of this fear really comes from a lack of information, ...

Hi doc, my mother had to have root canal on her tooth but the dentist said he can't do it because it needs to be extracted by a maxillofacial surgeon. This is due to the tooth being too close to the ...

My one tooth needs to have root canal done. In Dec 2005 when i was pregnant the dentist put a temp filling in. THe filling fell out around about July last year. Then in Nov 2006 i went back to him, ...

Columns share an author’s personal perspective. Q: I recently went to the endodontist and was told my root canal from 15-plus years ago failed and that I could have an apicoectomy or another root ...

The decision between root canal treatment and extraction depends on various factors, including the extent of the dental issue, the condition of the tooth and surrounding structures, the patient's oral ...