Not exact matches
Overall, nearly 20 percent
of the men and 12 percent
of the women who participated in the study developed or died from heart disease, a suite
of conditions that includes stroke, coronary heart disease caused by the
buildup of plaque in the heart's arteries, acute coronary syndromes
such as heart attack, and other diseases.
Eating sugary and starchy foods, drinking tea, coffee, and soda leads to an altered pH in the mouth - > certain strains
of bacteria to proliferate - > bacteria form biofilms to protect themselves from mechanical removal
such as is done through the flow
of saliva or brushing teeth - > biofilms cause a
buildup of plaque on the teeth from bacteria in the mouth.
Should we find any abnormalities,
such as evidence
of gum or tooth decay, gingivitis as well as excessive
plaque buildup, we will discuss them with you as well as treatment options.