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Doctor shares 5 ways to maintain oral health for a healthy heart

According to a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, poor oral hygiene leads to bacteria in the blood, causing inflammation in the body. Inflammation increases the risks of atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) and heart failure (the heart’s ability to pump blood or relax and fill with blood is impaired). 
Updated on Mar 25, 2022 05:11 pm IST