As a public health dentist and researcher, for years I saw the same pattern. Patients with deep root infections often had ...

A new study from King's College London reveals root canals may lower blood sugar and reduce diabetes risk, plus improve ...

Dental infections can cause inflammation and metabolic issues throughout the body. Here’s how a root canal could improve your ...

MONDAY, Nov. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Nobody wants a root canal, but if you must get one there’s possible benefit for your ...

Bacteria from infected teeth were associated with changes in the body’s overall metabolism, according to the findings. The ...

A root canal is a dental procedure aimed at removing infected or damaged pulp from the interior of a tooth. The pulp is a delicate tissue that contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue, ...

Dr. Katz cautioned that the new study linking root canals to a lower risk of heart disease and diabetes has limitations, notably a small sample size and the absence of control groups to compare ...

Successful root canal treatment could lower inflammation, blood sugar, and cholesterol, potentially reducing the risk of ...

Your mouth might be hiding infections that quietly impact your whole body, dentist Dr. Michelle Jorgensen told Newsweek.

We’ve all felt that sinking feeling when a routine dental check-up suddenly turns into a list of procedures. The thought of a numbing shot, the high-pitched drill, the awkwardness of lying still and ...

Successful root canal treatment can reduce inflammation linked to heart disease, according to new research. The much-dreaded ...