Periodontal Bacteria Invade the Heart
Periodontal bacteria invade the cardiovascular system to incite inflammation and atherosclerosis, according to recent research published in Circulation. The study examined the effect of polymicrobial…
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Severity of Periodontitis Associated with Severity of Heart Attack
The severity of your gum disease may be an indicator of the severity of future heart attacks, according to a new study published in the…
Can Kissing Alter Your Microbiome?
As long as we have existed on this earth, humans have expressed their affection through kissing. It’s the way we show our connection and intimacy…
Oral Bacteria Found in Healthy Placentas
It has long been thought that the placenta was a major barrier safeguarding unborn babies from bacteria as they develop. However, a research team from…