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Your Oral Microbiome May Hold Keys to Systemic Disease
Emerging research reveals that the hundreds of bacterial species colonizing your mouth may influence conditions far beyond dental health, from cardiovascular disease to cancer.
Key Takeaways
- Over 700 bacterial species inhabit the human mouth, with links to cardiovascular disease and cancer
- Oral bacteria have been found in atherosclerotic plaques and colorectal tumors
- Gum disease treatment reduces systemic inflammation markers associated with heart disease
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