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Old 05-28-2010, 08:20 AM  
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flossing reduces heart disease also

something to do with the bacteria

Dentists will always ask you if you have recently had any major surgery before they clean your teethe, especially heart surgery, because the bacteria that gets knocked loose can cause a serious infection there.

This is also true with elderly people. Dentists will have them pre-medicate with antibiotics a few days before any dental work.
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