Not brushing at night? Here's how you are putting your heart in danger

The mouth functions as an entryway to the body. When harmful bacteria from the cavity breach into the bloodstream, they set off a reaction that inflames the blood vessels. This lingering inflammation gradually wears down walls, encourages plaque to accumulate, eventually narrowing the flow of blood

Not brushing at night? Here's how you are putting your heart in danger
The mouth functions as an entryway to the body. When harmful bacteria from the cavity breach into the bloodstream, they set off a reaction that inflames the blood vessels. This lingering inflammation gradually wears down walls, encourages plaque to accumulate, eventually narrowing the flow of blood