As a public health dentist and researcher, for years I saw the same pattern. Patients with deep root infections often had wider health problems, particularly those with diabetes. I did not yet ...

Successfully treating a tooth infection with a root canal may improve blood sugar, cholesterol, and inflammation, a new study suggests. Dental infections can cause inflammation and metabolic issues ...

Successful root canal treatment could reduce inflammation linked to heart disease and improve levels of blood sugar and cholesterol. In the first of its kind research, a clinical study by King’s ...

Deep tooth infections can quietly fuel inflammation that disrupts blood sugar control, and treating them may benefit overall metabolic health.