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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

HOW EXACTLY ARE DENTAL HYGIENE AND HEART CONDITIONS RELATED?

They are indirectly related.  There has been some connections between dental health and heart disease.  The two basic insights are inflammation and bacterial plaque.  Inflammation of the gums, gingivitis or advance periodontal disease, can lead to inflammation in other body sites, like the heart.  These can lead to chronic conditions.  Bacteria found in the month has been found in the heart (blood borne).


POSTED BY:  Steven Ajluni, MD

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