Deep tooth infections can quietly fuel inflammation that disrupts blood sugar control, and treating them may benefit overall metabolic health.

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 ...

An injectable gel activated by low-dose X-rays delivers sustained antibacterial effects in deep tissue by generating reactive oxygen species, offering a non-antibiotic strategy for hard-to-treat ...