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Heart Health Linked to Gum Health

Published in Cardiovascular Device Liability Week, March 11th, 2007

February is American Heart Month and Water Pik, Inc. is on a mission to alert consumers about the definitive link between periodontal (or gum) disease and cardiovascular disease. Left untreated, periodontal disease increases plaque build up, which can contribute to blood clots and may ultimately result in heart disease. While keeping plaque to a minimum may sound daunting, the Waterpik(R) Ultra Dental Water Jet provides an easy, effortless way to proactively maintain healthy gums and teeth, which, in turn, will significantly control and reduce the chances of periodontal disease by effectively removing harmful bacteria and debris often missed with traditional brushing and flossing.

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