India, Nov. 19 -- The way to prevent diabetes and heart diseases in yourself may lie through your teeth. Research published in the Journal of Translational Medicine revealed that a successful root canal procedure may lead to improved blood sugar, cholesterol and inflammation.

These three conditions are deeply linked to heart ailments. Improvements in these markers cause a person's chances of suffering from diabetes or cardiac issues to decrease.

"Our research shows that treating an infected tooth does far more than relieve pain. It can improve your overall health," Sadia Niazi, the lead author of the study, said, as per Everyday Health.

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