Recently, research journals and modern medical professionals have been pointing to a connection between our oral health, hygiene and our cardiovascular risk. In fact, just last week, a patient visited my office seeking a clean bill of health from their orthopedic surgeon prior to performing a hip replacement surgery. In this case, the main concern is the bacteria that comes from the germs in the mouth and gums and the likelihood of getting into the blood stream. Some of these nasty bugs collect in valves of your heart and prosthetic devices seen in hip and knee replacement procedures.

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