Using a sample of 11,000 people in Britain, a team of researchers at the Scottish Health Survey found that people who brushing their teeth everyday are less likely to have heart disease, as reported by webmd.com. According to the research findings, people who don’t brush their teeth frequently could have 70% extra risk of heart disease.
In the meantime, 71% of the total survey respondents said they brushed their teeth at least twice per day. The latest study found people who brushing their teeth more often will decrease individuals’ chances of suffering a heart attack.
Medical researchers and scientists have long studied the possible link between oral hygiene and cardiovascular health. Medical scientists believe chronic gum infections could add to the inflammatory burden on people which may increase chances of cardiovascular risk. Citing the latest study, webmd.com wrote “Oral infections are common, so doctors should be alert to infections in the mouth as signs of increased inflammation, and tell patients to brush their teeth and maintain good oral hygiene…”
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