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Can Flossing My Teeth Help Keep My Heart Healthier?

Healthy Gums - Healthier Heart?

If you're not a faithful flosser, you may want to add this small step into your daily routine. Researchers have linked an increased risk of heart disease to people who also suffer from gum disease. Flossing can be even more important than brushing your teeth since it gets down beneath the gumline to dislodge buildups capable of causing periodontal or gum disease. A few extra minutes flossing can give you one more tool to help combat the threat of heart disease.

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