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

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 ...

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

Root canal treatment was found to reduce inflammation leading to heart disease and improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels in a new study.

That treatment your dentist recommended but you've been putting off? It could benefit more than just your teeth.

Researchers in Britain found that a successful root canal appears to lower inflammation linked to heart disease. It might even improve cholesterol and blood sugar readings. “Root canal treatment doesn ...

A root canal's goal is simple: eliminate infection and save a tooth. It's not the nightmare it's made out to be.

A 17-year-old boy died February 9 after he developed sepsis following root canal surgery at a Blue Island, IL, dental clinic, according to a story in the SouthTown Star. The youth, Christopher ...

NEW YORK, NY / / December 5, 2025 / Some people may delay getting a root canal procedure because of fear or uncertainty, while others may think the ...

Endodontists confirm root canal treatment for tooth infection can save natural teeth and contribute to better overall health by addressing local and systemic inflammation CHICAGO, Nov. 24, 2025 ...

MONDAY, Nov. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Nobody wants a root canal, but if you must get one there’s possible benefit for your heart. Researchers in Britain found that a successful root canal appears ...