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Do Regular Cleanings Prevent Heart Disease?

April 26, 2017cleanings heart disease regular

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Do Regular Cleanings Prevent Heart Disease?

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Recent studies show that periodontal disease is directly related to heart disease. Gum disease – a form of chronic inflammation in your body – is associated with atherosclerosis (the disease causing plaque formation in arteries.) Regular cleanings can protect your heart by reducing the chronic inflammation and germs, which spread throughout your body, from your mouth.