(StatePoint) Root canal treatment is not only a tooth-saving procedure that preserves smiles and improves dental health, new research suggests that it can have far-reaching medical benefits that impact the entire body.
While it’s long been known that some untreated dental infections can be associated with an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes, the positive impacts of treatment have not been as well studied. In order to understand how a successful root canal treatment can benefit heart and metabolic health, a team of researchers at King’s College London tracked changes in the blood chemistry of patients who had undergone the procedure due to the common dental infection, apical periodontitis. What they discovered was improved glucose metabolism, a key factor in preventing diabetes, better lipid profiles, which are linked to heart health, and reduced inflammation.
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