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Four potentially fatal consequences of not brushing your teeth every day, from head to toe

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  It may not occur to you that the unusual cavity could prove to be fatal. However, an increasing amount of evidence indicates that inadequate tooth brushing and improper flossing might cause a wide range of acute and chronic ailments that don't seem to be related. Doctors explain that this is because the mouth is full of bacteria, most of which are harmless but some of which can lead to illness. It's still unclear exactly how mouth bacteria impact your general health. But according to specialists, some illnesses are more linked to dental health than others. This is what we currently know:   1.   Heart Conditions Numerous major studies have revealed that having gum disease increases your risk of having a heart attack  or stroke by up to three times. Gum disease is a common condition that is also known as gingervitis. In fact, according to the European Federation of Periodontology, about eight out of ten people over 35 have had some degree of the bleeding-cau...