Successful root canal treatment can reduce inflammation linked to heart disease, according to new research.

The much dreaded dental surgery can also improve levels of blood sugar and cholesterol, say scientists.

In the first of its kind clinical study, King’s College London researchers tracked changes in blood chemistry following root canal treatment for a common dental infection, called apical periodontitis.

The infection can cause bacteria to enter the bloodstream and increase inflammation, associated with risks to cardiac health and reduced ability to control blood sugar levels.

Despite the link between the infection and wider health impacts, no one has investigated the association between successful root canal treatment and the benefits to heart and metabolic health until now.

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