{"id":46796,"date":"2026-06-30T07:36:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T12:36:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/patients\/?page_id=46796"},"modified":"2026-06-30T14:35:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T19:35:33","slug":"whole-body-benefits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aae.org\/patients\/root-canal-treatment\/whole-body-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Whole-body Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\n\t\t\tWhole-body Benefits\t<\/h1>\n\t

Groundbreaking research shows that root canal treatment can help protect more than just your smile-it can benefit your heart health and reduce diabetes risk.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tThe Research\t<\/h2>\n
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In the first of its kind research, a clinical study by King’s College London tracked changes in blood chemistry following root canal treatment for a common dental infection (apical periodontitis). The infection can cause bacteria to enter the bloodstream and increase inflammation, associated with risks to cardiac health and reduced ability to control blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead The Research \u2197\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\t\tLearn More About the Research\t<\/h2>\n\t

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. The King’s College London research found that successful root canal treatment was associated with improvements in blood sugar regulation, cholesterol levels, and inflammation, suggesting that treating an infected tooth may benefit overall health as well as preserve your natural tooth.<\/p>\n\t\n

Your browser can’t display the PDF here.<\/p>\n<\/object>\n\n \n View or download the news release (PDF) \u2197\n <\/a>\n\n

\n\t\t\tInterview with Research Lead Dr. Sadia Niazi\t<\/h2>\n\t