Root Canals Help Overall Health
Groundbreaking research from King's College London shows that root canal treatment can help protect more than just your smile—it can benefit your heart health and reduce diabetes risk.
Researchers found that successful root canal treatment was linked to:
Healthier blood sugar levels: Blood sugar improved, which can lower the risk of diabetes.
Better heart health markers: Cholesterol and other blood fats improved, which are important for heart health.
Less inflammation: Levels of inflammation in the body decreased. Chronic inflammation is associated with many conditions, including heart disease.
Fewer harmful bacteria affecting the body: The bacteria from infected teeth were linked to changes throughout the body, suggesting that treating the infection may benefit overall health.
Expanding the Research
To help make this important research more accessible, the American Association of Endodontists has created additional resources that explain the study and what the findings could mean for patients.
Hear it from the Research Lead
The AAE's Dr. Najia Usman interviewed the study's research lead, Dr. Sadia Niazi of King's College, to talk about this groundbreaking study.
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