Dental link to heart disease

REGULAR tooth-brushing can reduce the danger of suffering serious heart problems, according to the findings of Irish medical researchers.

A team of experts from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) has highlighted how poor dental hygiene can increase the risk of heart disease.

A study, which was funded by the Health Research Board, shows how bleeding gums can present a serious health threat by allowing dangerous bacteria to enter the bloodstream.