A tooth infection might seem like a relatively minor health issue, but its effects can reach far beyond the mouth.

Scientific studies are beginning to explain the line between treating a deep tooth infection and the body's ability to manage ...

Dr. Meier’s insights remind patients that effective dental care depends on teamwork. General dentists provide essential ...

A new scientific paper has shown that treating a deep tooth infection can help improve blood sugar levels in diabetics. According to the study, patients who underwent root canal treatment experienced ...

Dental infections can cause inflammation and metabolic issues throughout the body. Here’s how a root canal could improve your ...

Globally, untreated oral infections affect billions and can have far-reaching health impacts. Experts say oral health should ...

Author John Mark O’Leary MRCVS is assistant professor at the UCD Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. He is a specialist in endodontic dentistry treatment for horses and is inviting ...

While endodontists have long touted the positive oral health benefits of root canal treatment to relieve dental pain and save natural teeth, a new study suggests that this common dental procedure may ...

New research suggests root canal treatment, beyond saving teeth, may significantly lower risks of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. By eliminating hidden dental infections, this procedure appears to ...

New study examines the oral pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) and suggests its influence may extend beyond dental ...

I had one infection that turned into another and another, and then I had these growths show up on my eyeballs,” said “The ...

Bacteria from infected teeth were associated with changes in the body’s overall metabolism, according to the findings. The ...