A Healthy Heart Starts with Your Smile

February is known for decorative cards and candy, but Valentine’s Day isn’t the only reason to focus on hearts. It is also American Heart Health Month, dedicated to raising awareness to factors that can affect your heart in negative ways. A poor diet or smoking aren’t the only dangers to your cardiovascular system. Your dental health can also increase your risk of heart disease. As the leading cause of death in the US, here’s how a healthy smile can be the first step to improving your heart health.

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