People with poor oral hygiene are more at risk of heart disease compared with counterparts who brush their teeth twice a day, according to a Scottish study released on Friday.
Tooth Decay - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Tooth decay in toddlers, children and adults, also called dental caries, is a bacterial infection causing demineralization and destruction of the hard tissues of the teeth.
Tooth decay in toddlers, children and adults, also called dental caries, is a bacterial infection causing demineralization and destruction of the hard tissues of the teeth.
Those who were less frequent in their brushing, though, had a 70 percent extra risk of heart disease.
They were also likelier to test positive for protein markers for inflammation, which pays an important role in clogged arteries.
Tooth Discoloration Introduction
Tooth discoloration or staining is caused commonly due to smoking, some medicines and poor dental hygiene.
Tooth discoloration or staining is caused commonly due to smoking, some medicines and poor dental hygiene.
The overall risk, though, is low, the paper stresses.
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The paper appears in the British Medical Journal (BMJ).
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