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Which chronic disease may be prevented by regular visits to the dentist?

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"Systemically, visits to the dentist and hygienist may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and possibly heart attack, and can decrease the likelihood of tooth loss for diabetics," said Gwen Cohen-Brown, a dentist and lecturer for the New York State Department of Health.
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there are actually a few diseases that can be prevented #1 being Diabetes and another disease that can be avoided is heart disease

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