Healthy Gums Prevent Heart Disease and Meningitis Too!
2012 February 22
We’ve known for a few years now that good oral hygiene not only helps prevent gum disease and dental decay but also helps to prevent inflammatory heart disease. Now the latest research is indicating that bacteria originating from the mouth can be the cause of a type of bacterial meningitis!
The article was written following research by Dr Andrea Zbinden, published in the Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology.
Even more reason to keep your gums and teeth in good health through good home care and regular dentist and hygienist visits.
Happy brushing and flossing (and don’t forget your Tepe brushes too).
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