'Brushing your teeth and flossing may be a chore, but it could just save your life, according to a new study.
Although gum disease has long been suspected of causing heart problems, scientists have long been puzzled as to how this happens.
Now researchers from the University of Bristol say that a self-defense mechanism of microbes in the mouth are to blame.
When the bacteria enters the blood stream through bleeding gums they deploy a protein that forces platelets to bind together and shield the bugs with clots.'Read more...
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