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

Successful root canal treatment could reduce inflammation linked to heart disease and improve levels of blood sugar and cholesterol. The study followed the health of 65 patients from Guy's and St ...

CLAIM: The No. 1 cause of heart attacks is a tooth treated for a root canal. THE FACTS: There’s no credible scientific evidence that having a root canal can cause a heart attack, according to ...

The dreaded root canal may be necessary for good oral health, but it could also potentially lower inflammation and improve blood sugar and cholesterol, according to a new study. Researchers from ...

No one ever wants to get a root canal. But if you do need one, a new study suggests the dental procedures may have an added bonus: They seem to offer both short- and long-term protective benefits ...

The dental procedure is one of the most dreaded. Here are six of its most common causes. By Susan Shapiro Last fall, I was plagued by a mysterious string of toothaches. Several dental appointments and ...

A root canal is a dental procedure to remove dead or inflamed tissue, called pulp, from inside a tooth. You may need a root canal if you have symptoms such as temperature sensitivity, pain, and ...