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Brush Your Teeth and Lower Heart Disease RiskBy Editorial Staff Periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease aren't conditions to be taken lightly, but faced with a choice, most people would probably choose the former over the latter. Unfortunately, you may not have the choice if you ignore sound dental habits and brush less than two times a day. A recent study suggests that poor oral hygiene actually increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.
We're taught how to brush from an early age. But like many behaviors reinforced in our early years, they don't always translate into adulthood, at least not as consistently as they should (always washing your hands after going to the bathroom or before eating is another one). Take the time to brush your teeth - your teeth (and your heart) will thank you for it. Page printed from: http://www.toyourhealth.com/mpacms/tyh/article.php?id=1349&no_paginate=true&no_b=true |