Healthy Teeth Linked To Healthy Heart
British researchers studied nearly 12,000 adults in Scotland and found those with poor oral hygiene had a 70 percent extra risk of heart disease compared with those who brushed twice a day and who were less likely to have unhealthy gums.
People with gum disease are more likely to develop heart disease and diabetes because inflammation in the body, including in the mouth and gums, plays a role in the build up of clogged arteries. The 70 percent extra risk compares to a 135 percent extra risk of heart disease in those who smoke.
