Brushing your teeth twice a day is a good way to prevent heart disease, says a study published in the reputed British Medical Journal. The Scottish study of more than 11,000 adults backs previous research linking gum disease with heart problems. 

Taking into account factors that affect heart disease risk, such as social class, obesity, smoking and family history, the researchers found those with the worst oral hygiene had a 70% increased chance of developing the condition compared with those who brush their teeth twice a day.

The researchers said more work is needed to confirm if poor oral health directly causes heart disease or is a marker of risk.

So brush your teeth twice for a bright smile and a healthy heart.

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