“Healthy gums, healthy heart—that’s been the conclusion for several studies in the past, and now there’s even more major evidence that it’s true.”
“In a recent study out of South Korea, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, researchers looked at over 161,000 participants with no history of atrial fibrillation or heart failure in research done by the Korean National Health Insurance System. In addition to oral health and oral hygiene habits, participants provided information on previous illnesses, lifestyle habits like alcohol consumption, cholesterol levels, and blood pressure.”
“At a 10-year follow-up, participants who brushed their teeth three or more times per day had a 10 percent lower risk of atrial fibrillation and a 12 percent lower risk of heart failure compared to those who brushed their teeth less often. This was independent of other factors like hypertension, exercise, and age.”
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