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Read This Before You Brush: Poor Oral Hygiene May Cause Heart Disease

It is scientifically established that heart disease is primarily triggered by uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, tobacco use, stress, family history of heart disease, and high cholesterol levels. However, decades of research have shown that poor oral hygiene, including diseased gums (periodontal disease), can also contribute to heart disease. Symptoms such as swollen, red, bleeding gums, pus between teeth and gums, hard…