Everyone knows how important it is to take good care of your heart by eating well, maintaining a healthy weight, and exercising. It pumps blood throughout your body to deliver oxygen and other nutrients to the brain and the other vital organs. But did you know that maintaining good oral health is another way to keep your heart in good condition? Read on to learn how developing oral health issues like gum disease by not practicing good dental hygiene can have a negative impact on your cardiovascular system.
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