A new clinical study suggests that successful root canal treatment may benefit more than just dental health. Patients treated ...

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 ...

A new clinical study suggests that a root canal treatment for infected tooth can help improve blood sugars, cholesterol ...

A recent research from King's College London shows that sorting out an infected tooth isn’t just good for your smile, it ...

A root canal is a dental procedure that gets rid of damage in your tooth’s roots while preserving your natural tooth. Root canals become necessary when infection or inflammation develops in the soft ...

An infection of the root tip of a tooth increases the risk of coronary artery disease, even if the infection is symptomless. Hidden dental root tip infections are very common: as many as one in four ...

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A new study reveals tooth infections, like apical periodontitis, can impact overall health. Bacteria from infected teeth may ...

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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 ...