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A Root Canal's Hidden Beneficiary: The Heart
A UK study of 65 patients found root canal treatment lowered inflammation and improved blood sugar and cholesterol, potentially reducing diabetes and heart disease risk.
- In a recent study, researchers in Britain reported that successful root canal treatment may lower inflammation linked to heart disease, led by Dr. Sadia Niazi of King's College London.
- Oral infections can let bacteria enter the bloodstream and trigger inflammation that raises blood glucose and fat levels, while root canal procedure removes infected pulp, cleans, shapes, and seals the tooth interior to stop infection.
- The study followed patients for two years and Niazi's team tracked 65 dental patients from Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust using blood tests measuring molecules and proteins, finding metabolic and inflammation improvements.
- The research suggests clinicians should recognize that root canal treatment may improve metabolic health and recommend coordination with other medical specialists.
- In recent years, research has shown that oral health is linked to cardiovascular health, with recent studies highlighting the potential broader benefits of root canal treatment.
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A Root Canal's Hidden Beneficiary: The Heart
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Total News Sources33
Leaning Left6Leaning Right7Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution35% Center, 35% Right
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- 35% of the sources are Center, 35% of the sources lean Right
35% Right
L 30%
C 35%
R 35%
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