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December 22nd, 2011
Tips for Healthy Teeth at Christmas Time
Christmas is a time where we all want to celebrate the season, kick back a bit, enjoy a break and treat ourselves and our loved ones. For most of us this includes indulging in rich party foods, candy, chocolate, Christmas dinner and the odd Christmas tipple (or two!)
I’m certainly looking forward to my Christmas lunch, mulled wine and mince pies!
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December 17, 2011
It has been known for some years that there is a correlation with poor oral hygiene and heart disease, but the evidence to support maintaining good oral heath has recently become even more compelling.
A new study in which 100,000 people were followed over a 7 year period has found that people who visited the dentist for check-ups and cleaning twice a year had a 24% lower risk of heart attack and a 13% lower risk of stroke, compared with people who never visited a dentist or went once in 2 years.
These findings have recently been presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Meeting in Florida.