Properly brushing your teeth is good at heart. In addition to prevent tooth decay and fight bad breath, oral hygiene can protect this important organ of the human body.

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a survey done in Scotland with 11 thousand adults and published in the British Medical Journal shows that whoever brush your teeth at least twice a day can avoid such problems

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the research assessed information such as the practice of physical activity, smoking habits and hygiene routines for dental health. The participants were classified according to the cleaning of the teeth and the frequency of visits to the dentist. Noted the personal and family medical history in relation to coronary heart disease, as well as collected blood samples. Data gathered and deaths in hospitals

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When the data were adjusted to established cardiac risk factors such as obesity, family history or smoke, the volunteers who escovavam your teeth less frequently, had 70% greater risk of developing coronary disease than those who escovavam twice a day

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