Monday, February 24, 2020

Could this plaque identifying toothpaste prevent a heart attack or stroke?

For decades, researchers have suggested a link between oral health and inflammatory diseases affecting the entire body -- in particular, heart attacks and strokes. Results of a randomized pilot trial of Plaque HD®, the first toothpaste that identifies plaque so that it can be removed with directed brushing, showed that it produced a statistically significant reduction in C-reactive protein, a sensitive marker for future risks of heart attacks and strokes, among those with elevations at baseline.

from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/02/200224100554.htm

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