Root canals and blood sugar: the connection you probably haven’t heard of

By Vikram Niranjan, Assistant Professor in Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Limerick

As a public health dentist and researcher, for years I saw the same pattern. Patients with deep root infections often had wider health problems, particularly those with diabetes. I did not yet understand why. Now, scientific studies are beginning to explain the link: treating a deep tooth infection may also help the body manage blood sugar.

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

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