An unhealthy mouth, particularly if you have gum disease, may increase your risk of serious health problems. Oral hygiene is the practice of maintaining one’s mouth clean and free from disease and other issues, by frequent teeth brushing and teeth cleaning. Most people know that not brushing your teeth every day can lead to cavities, bad breath, and tooth decay. Recent studies, however, find that poor dental hygiene can also have unexpected health consequences, such as increased risks to Alzheimer’s disease and heart disease. Like all infections, serious gum diseases…
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