Treating a Common Dental Infection May Have Effects That Extend Far Beyond the Mouth

Successful root canal treatment may help lower inflammation associated with heart disease and improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
Los Angeles Times

What to Realistically Expect from a Root Canal, According to Experts

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 ...
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Root canal treatment: What really happens inside your tooth

Root Canal Treatment: What Really Happens Inside Your Tooth: By Ambika Mondal Key InsightsA root canal treatment is about saving your natural tooth, not rushing to replace it. Modern techniques have ...
The Conversation

Root canals and blood sugar: the connection you probably haven’t heard of

Vikram Niranjan does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
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How Long Until a Tooth Infection Kills You? An Expert Doctor Answers a Surprisingly Common Question

Sasha Ross, DMD, MS, is a board-certified periodontist who has been with the Cleveland Clinic since 2013. She earned her dental degree from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and completed her ...