Treating a Common Dental Infection May Have Effects That Extend Far Beyond the Mouth

Successful root canal treatment may help lower inflammation associated with heart disease and improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
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Tooth infection requires life-saving blood transfusion for Cincinnati Zoo aardvark

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Ali the Cincinnati Zoo's 18-year-old aardvark is on the road to recovery after tooth surgery and a blood transfusion. “Ali has a history of dental issues, and, because of her jaw ...
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Large study links blood glucose levels to missing teeth

Adults older than 30 had fewer teeth if they had markers of poor glycemic control in blood lab results in a study published in Diabetology International. The research included insurance claims data ...
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Blood lead levels lower, but tooth decay higher in children who do not drink tap water

New study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine explores the trade-off between higher blood lead levels and tooth decay in children who drink tap water vs bottled water Ann Arbor, ...