Brushing teeth at night associated with lower risk of cardiovascular events

Night-time teeth brushing is associated with a significantly lower risk of developing an adverse cardiovascular event, according to the findings of a recent Japanese study. Infrequent teeth brushing is associated with severe forms of periodontal disease. While patients with cardiovascular disease require special considerations, particularly in regard to dental treatment, it is also recognised that the odds of... Read moreThe post Brushing teeth at night associated with lower risk of cardiovascular events appeared first on Nursing in Practice.
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