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Your Oral Microbiome May Hold Keys to Systemic Disease
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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DT Editorial Team··5 min read·via medicalxpress.com