Simplyhealth highlights link between dental and heart health

Simplyhealth has highlighted the link between dental and heart health in a new advertising campaign.

The healthcare insurer and charity partner Heart Research UK are promoting the importance of understanding the significance of having a fit heart and are looking to raise money to contribute to further studies on the subject.

Simplyhealth's Clare Lee said the commercial highlights the link between the state of one's teeth and how well their heart is.

"We hope to raise up to £30,000 for Heart Research UK as we are donating £1 for every like on our Facebook page," she added.

Furthermore, people can find videos and health guides for dental and heart health on the Simplyhealth website and social networking pages.

This follows a Simplyhealth Advisory Research Panel-commissioned report on dental health awareness that revealed half of people brush their teeth for less than two minutes on average and one in ten brushes for under one minute.