Poor oral health could lead to poor heart health
Your mouth could even be a "telltale" sign that you have heart problems as well as warning of problems, with heart disease potentially developing through poor oral health.
"For example, swollen and firm gums, which look overgrown but aren't tender to touch, could be the result of medication for high blood pressure, angina or abnormal heart rhythms. Additionally, Dr Deema Saeed, dentist and research manager at Humble Smile Foundation warned that bad breath could be a sign of diabetes.
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