A new clinical study suggests that successful root canal treatment may benefit more than just dental health. Patients treated for infected teeth showed improved blood sugar control, healthier ...

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

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

New research suggests root canal treatment may do more than save your teeth. Scientists are exploring how this common dental procedure could help reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes through ...

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 ...

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 ...

No one ever wants to get a root canal. But if you do need one, a new study suggests the dental procedures may have a bonus: They seem to offer both short- and long-term benefits that extend beyond the ...

This story first appeared in Healthy You - April 2025, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication. Everyone dreads hearing from their dentist that they will need a root canal. We fear pain and ...

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