Your Toothbrush: A tool to fight heart disease!

According to the Healthy Mouth Healthy Body Resource Center, good oral health is essential to preventing heart disease and stroke.  Yes, brushing your teeth and visiting your dentist reduces your risk of developing cardiovascular disease? Why? It turns out the bacteria known to cause gum disease also causes thickening of blood vessel walls. People with…

Engage Your Health: Embrace the Dentist

Good Dental Health is Essential to Heart Health How long has it been since you visited the dentist?  In addition to good brushing and flossing habits, regular visits to the dentist can prevent infections and disease which can damage your heart. Don’t have a dentist?  Here are some tips for finding a good one. Check…