Monday, June 21, 2010

I wish I'd looked after my teeth

A new study shows that 'Individuals who do not brush their teeth twice a day have an increased risk of heart disease' even if you control for other poor health factors like smoking and physical activity.
The authors suggest that chronic mild inflammation in gums contributes to the build up of atherosclerosis in blood vessels.


So - brush your teeth!

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