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

According to periodontist Dr. Al Danenberg, there are surprisingly easy-to-spot signs that some may have poor dental health, including bad teeth, often without them even realizing it.

Your teeth and gums are more than tools for chewing; they can reveal what is happening inside your body. Dentists are often the first to spot hidden health issues because many illnesses show early ...