RunsWithApes t1_jbfc5cr wrote on March 8, 2023 at 5:21 PM

Reply to comment by UterineTemple in Oral hygiene, mouthwash usage and cardiovascular mortality during 18.8 years of follow-up - oral hygiene self-care OHS was associated with a 51% reduction in the risk of CVD mortality (hazard ratio [HR] 0.49 [0.28-0.85]; p = 0.01). by Meatrition

Doc here - There is also a direct correlation hence why it is a requirement prior to surgery (especially in cardiology and orthopedics) for the patients to be cleared of all dental infections. We've known this for awhile now.