the team of Professor Richard Watt, of the University College of London, came to this conclusion after following the habits of about 12,000 people, men and women, with an average age of 50. That proved, that those people who took care of their dental hygiene, had fewer problems with cardiac.
The team believes that it is because the bacteria that cause inflammations in the mouth is carried by the bloodstream and just blocking the arteries. Who brush at least twice a day therefore reduced by 70% the risk of heart disease. they found, among other things that periodontal disease (infection and inflammation of the gums) is associated with an increase of 19% of the risk of future cardiovascular disease, so it is important to maintain good oral health.
In addition, according to research, future studies will be needed to confirm whether the association between dental health and cardiovascular disease can be considered a cause or just a marker of risk.
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