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Cleaning your gums daily helps your heart as much as your teeth

Cleaning your gums daily helps your heart as much as your teeth

Most of us treat the mouth as though it is separate from the rest of the body. A new line of clinical evidence says that is a mistake. Oral health, including both teeth and gums, could also be important for heart health by preventing arterial thickening. A rigorous study in adults with severe gum disease found that thorough gum treatment …

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