Higher Risks for Congenital Heart Disease Patients Who Have Poor Dental Hygiene Behaviors.
Thursday, Jan. 15th 2015 11:36 AM
Patients with congenital heart disease who have poor dental hygiene behaviors are increasing their risk of endocarditis. Teens with congenital heart disease floss, brush and visit the dentist less than their peers. But they have healthier behaviors when it comes to alcohol, cigarettes and illicit drugs. Adults with single ventricle physiology (a type of congenital heart disease) also have poorer dental hygiene practices than their peers despite having better health behaviors overall.
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