Keeping your teeth clean could help prevent a heart attack, claim doctors
This entry was posted on 9/3/2007 11:57 AM and is filed under ARTICLES.
By JENNY HOPE - Last updated at 23:43pm on 3rd September 2007
Brushing and flossing your teeth could save you from a heart attack, claim experts.
Doctors found those with the worst blockages in their arteries had the most severe gum disease.
There is mounting evidence of a link between gum disease and heart disease, but a study claims to be the first to show that the severity of each disease may also be connected.
Chronic gum disease is called periodontitis, which occurs when waste material or plaque collects around the teeth and irritates the gums. Plaque is removed when teeth are looked after properly.
However, failure to brush and floss can lead to the irritated gums becoming infected. Teeth become loose and can even fall out...
