If you care about keeping your heart healthy, a great way to get started is to make sure you’re taking proper care of your gums. According to many studies on the subject, gum disease and heart disease show strong signs of being linked. It’s just another reason why at-home brushing and flossing matter so much, even more so than previously thought.
Their connection has not been explicitly identified just yet, but researchers do know that having gum disease in Frisco can increase your risk for certain heart conditions, including coronary artery disease. Today, we’ll go over the commonalities the two conditions share and what you can do to protect yourself going forward.
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