Clean teeth, clean heart
More and more studies are finding that going to the dentist could be good for your heart.
A new study finds people who have their teeth and gums professionally cleaned at least once a year cut their risk of a heart attack by 25% and stroke by 13%.
Researchers say the cleaning reduces bacteria that can lead to heart attack and stroke.
People with fewer than 21 teeth or with severe gum disease have more than double the risk of a heart attack.
