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Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Healthy Heart and Healthy Teeth
Heart disease is the leading killer of men and women in the United States and in Europe. British researchers studied nearly 12,000 adults in Scotland and found that those who don't brush their teeth twice a day have a 70% increased risk of heart disease compared to those who brush twice a day.
Bleeding, red puffy gums are signs of periodontal disease. People with this disease are more likely to develop heart disease and diabetes because inflammation in the body plays a role in the build up of clogged arteries. See us at least twice a year, so we can help you get a clean healthy mouth.
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