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

Most people have heard the term “root canal” or have even had the procedure but are unsure of exactly what root canal treatment is. “I have heard many patients say a root canal is when a dentist ...

Your tooth’s pulp in the center of each tooth contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue that supply your teeth with nutrients to keep them functioning properly. However, the pulp may ...

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 ...

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 ...

Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman is a journalist living in the Midwest with her husband and two young children. Her work explores the intersection of mental health, wellness and parenting. She is the former ...

A recent research from King's College London shows that sorting out an infected tooth isn’t just good for your smile, it could have more benefits for your heart, blood sugar, and health. A simple root ...

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 ...