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Good dental hygiene not only benefits your teeth and gums, researchers say it can also protect your heart. Gum disease may lead to atherosclerosis, a thickening of the blood vessels, found researchers in a recent study by Italian and British researchers. Brush at least twice a day, floss nightly and visit your dentist for regular checkups.

Source: ScienceDaily.

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lancerson24's picture

Thanks for the great tips. I
Posted by lancerson24 | Fri, 06/19/2009 - 6:00pm

Thanks for the great tips. I was wondering though. Is it okay to use a teeth whitening product at home? Will that adversely affect your teeth at all, health-wise? Thank you!
PublicRelations1's picture

While many at-home whitening
Posted by PublicRelations1 | Mon, 08/03/2009 - 11:39am

While many at-home whitening products are considered safe, it's wise to talk with your dentist first about which one you should use.
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