February is American Heart Month, when health professionals of all stripes do what they can to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease. Heart disease is still the number one cause of death among adults in the U.S., so addressing its causes is critically important.
You might be surprised that dentists would be interested in heart health, but recent studies suggest that there are some strong ties between oral health and cardiovascular disease. If you want to know more about this link, here’s a guide that will tell you how they’re related.
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