congenital heart disease
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Heart Disease Patients with Poor Dental Hygiene at Higher Risk for Endocarditis
Researchers have recently brought to light the fact that patients with congenital heart disease who do not brush and floss their teeth regularly are increasing their risk of endocarditis. The findings have been presented in two studies led by Professor Philip Moons from Belgium who is also a guest professor at the Copenhagen University Hospital from Denmark.
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Children with heart disease are less likely to visit the dentist, a small study concludes. The children in the study had congenital heart disease. This means they were born with their heart problems.





