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Brush your teeth to protect the heart

EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF CARDIOLOGY Sophia Antipolis, 2 December 2019: Brushing teeth frequently is linked with lower risks of atrial fibrillation and heart failure, according to a study published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1  Previous research suggests that poor oral hygiene leads to bacteria in...

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Sentinels in the mouth

Special sensory cells in the gums protect against periodontitis MONELL CHEMICAL SENSES CENTER PHILADELPHIA (October 3, 2019) – Newly discovered chemical-sensing cells in the gums protect the mouth by standing guard against infections that damage soft tissue and destroy the bone that supports the teeth, report researchers from the Monell Chemical Senses Center in an animal study...

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What to know about antibiotics and tooth infections

By Jon Johnson Reviewed by Dena Westphalen, PharmD A tooth infection, or an abscessed tooth, generally occurs as a result of tooth decay and poor oral hygiene. However, it can also develop due to previous dental work or traumatic injury. When an infection occurs, it causes a pocket of pus to form in the mouth as a result...