Poor oral health can cause low-grade inflammation linked to some chronic illnesses. A root canal (when it’s needed) could lower those risks, a new study found. Successfully treating a tooth infection ...

Of all of the lightning-rod topics, climate change is up there with abortion, guns and immigration in its conductivity for divisiveness. In 2024, one of the world's top environmental journals ...

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 ...

Although there are several factors that may lead to a root canal, there are also ways to minimize your risk — with a few lifestyle changes. From the bright lamp spotlighting you to the fear of ...

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The dreaded root canal may be necessary for good oral health, but it could also potentially lower inflammation and improve blood sugar and cholesterol, according to a new study. Researchers from ...

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the biomechanical effects of varying sagittal root position (SRP), root length (RL), and cortical bone thickness (CBT) on tooth movement and stress ...

A common misconception is that crowned teeth are more resilient to issues like plaque buildup or cavities that affect regular teeth and cause the need for operations such as root canals. However, ...

Researchers at Science Tokyo have uncovered two distinct stem cell lineages responsible for forming tooth roots and surrounding bone, revealing the signaling networks that orchestrate their ...

The interaction between Hertwig's epithelial root sheath (HERS) and surrounding mesenchymal cells is crucial for root dentin formation. HERS influences tooth root development and odontoblast ...