It is no secret that taking care of your pearly whites is good for your heart. Bacteria from gum disease may enter your bloodstream and trigger an immune response that causes arteries to swell, constrict, and collect plaque, all of which increases your chance of having heart problems. But it is your habits at home that count. A study from the University of California, Berkley, found that women who see a dentist twice a year cut their risk of stroke, heart attacks, and other cardiovascular problems by a third. "Gum disease is as bad for your heart as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Because it has few warning signs, most women don't know that they have it until their dentist tells them," says Robert Pick a spokesman for the American Dental Association. Women with gum disease should see a dentist very often every 3-4 months.
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