Root canal treatment can reduce heart disease and diabetes risk, find researchers
A new study reveals tooth infections, like apical periodontitis, can impact overall health. Bacteria from infected teeth may enter the bloodstream, causing inflammation and affecting blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Treating these infections could improve metabolic health and potentially reduce risks of diabetes and heart disease, highlighting a crucial link between oral and systemic well-being.
A new study reveals tooth infections, like apical periodontitis, can impact overall health. Bacteria from infected teeth may enter the bloodstream, causing inflammation and affecting blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Treating these infections could improve metabolic health and potentially reduce risks of diabetes and heart disease, highlighting a crucial link between oral and systemic well-being.
