By Emma Wilkinson Health reporter, BBC News
People who fail to
brush their teeth twice a day are putting themselves at risk of
heart disease, research suggests.
The Scottish study of more than 11,000 adults backs previous research linking gum disease with heart problems.
The researchers said more work is needed to confirm if poor oral health directly causes heart disease or is a marker of risk.
A charity added that oral hygiene was just one factor in good heart health.
It is known that inflammation in the body, including in the mouth and gums, has an important role in the build up of clogged arteries, which can lead to a
heart attack.
But this is the first time that researchers have looked at whether the frequency of teeth brushing has any bearing on the risk of developing heart disease.
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