Professional tooth scaling was associated with fewer heart attacks and strokes in a Taiwanese study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2011.Those who had their teeth cleaned by a dental professional had a 24% percent lower risk of heart attack and 13% lower risk of stroke compared to those who had never had a dental cleaning. The study included more than 51, 000 adult participants and were followed for an average of 7 years.
source: Dentistry Today
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