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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Bullmore

You’re probably brushing your teeth wrong – these changes could save your life

Experts suggest brushing your teeth three times a day and improving your oral health could help you live longer and reduce your risk of a raft of health conditions.

“Processed food, a soft diet, lack of exercise and obesity” have predisposed the UK to a state of poor oral care, according to Professor Alpdogan Kantarci from the University of Minnesota, who was speaking at the recent American Association for the Advancement of Science annual conference.

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