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Loss of Teeth Linked to Heart Diseases – Affordable Dental Prevention Methods Needed

finchboy | June 26, 2010 | 0 Comments

A strong link has been discovered between the loss of teeth and diseases of the heart, and affordable dental care is vital to help reduce both lost pearly whites and cardiovascular risk without breaking the bank. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study, lead by epidemiologist Catherine Okoro, examined the connection between cardiovascular issues and lost pearly whites. The study was conducted from a data collection of nearly 42,000 participants, and drawn from a 3-year telephone survey.

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