New Evidence
You may not be a dentist, but get those patients to brush their teeth! People who brush their teeth less than twice a day run a higher risk of heart disease. These are the findings of a recent study published in the British Medical Journal.*
This is the first study of its kind and confirms the established fact that inflammation in the body (including mouth and gums) plays a significant role in the formation of atherosclerosis. Researchers analyzed health data from 11,000+ adults. After adjustment for established risk factors, the study found those with poor oral hygiene also had increased levels of C-reactive protein and fibrinogen.
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Pathways Private Duty provides care to assist older adults and the chronically ill in their activities of daily living, as well as with meal preparation, exercises and medication reminders. Our caregivers can also help with personal care such as bathing, grooming, and oral hygiene.
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*Published online May 27, 2010 in BMJ; corresponding author is Prof Richard Watt (University College London, UK.)
