
Heart disease is the top cause of death in the United States. In fact, it claims more than 600,000 lives each year! Since February is American Heart Month, you may be using this time to think about how you can adjust your eating and exercise habits to protect your heart. But did you know that the way you take care of your oral health can also have a bearing on heart health? In this post, we discuss how protecting your gums can be an important part of protecting your heart.
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