A new study reported that people who fail to brush their teeth at least twice a day are at increased risk of developing heart disease. Inflammation in the body, including in the mouth and gums, plays an important role in developing clogged arteries, which can lead to heart attacks. Researchers suggest that this may be why they found that those with poor oral hygiene had a 70 percent higher risk of heart disease than those who brushed at least twice a day.
While further studies are needed to determine if there is a definite correlation between oral hygene and heart disease, it is nice to know that brushing (and flossing) not only keeps your teeth healthy, but your heart healthy as well!
