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Sophie Berdugo

Gum disease treatment slows the thickening of arteries, clinical trial shows

A photo of a doctor pressing an ultrasound wand against a man's neck.

Research has long pointed to a link between poor gum health and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease — and now, a new trial suggests that treating severe gum disease may reduce the narrowing of a major artery over time in otherwise healthy people.

Likely by reducing inflammation, this routine oral hygiene procedure may be an unsung way of minimizing declines in blood vessel functioning.

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