A root canal is when the internal part of the tooth is infected, the nerve has died, or it's painful. We make a small opening on either the chewing surface of a back tooth or the back side of a ...

Knowing about how long a tooth will survive after a root canal can be useful in dental practice, and help patients and dentists make better oral care decisions. Teeth survive about 11 years after ...

Eat soft foods: Opt for soft foods, such as soup, yogurt, and mashed potatoes, while your tooth is healing. Follow up with ...