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Heart disease and oral health
There is a link between gum disease and heart disease. Bacteria in the mouth can narrow blood vessels and increase the risk of heart attacks. Some medicines can also increase the risk of having gum disease.
- Organisation:
- NSW Health
- Topic:
- Dental Health, Heart
- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- NSW
- Published:
- March 2025
- Last reviewed:
- April 2025
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Heart disease and oral health
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