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Failing to Brush Teeth Twice Daily Is Associated with Higher Heart Risl
Cheree Cleghorn | May 28, 2010
“People who fail to brush their teeth twice a day are putting themselves at risk of heart disease, research suggests.
“The Scottish study of more than 11,000 adults backs previous research linking gum disease with heart problems.
“The researchers said more work is needed to confirm if poor oral health directly causes heart disease or is a marker of risk.”
Source: BBC, Updated as of May 28, 2010
Citation:BMJ 2010;340:c2451
