oral bacteria

·December 7, 2022·4 min read

A Potential Link Between Oral Bacteria and Brain Abscesses

Previous research has linked oral bacteria and poor dental hygiene to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. Now, researchers have discovered a link between Streptococcus anginosus, a bacteria found in oral abscesses, and an increased risk of brain abscesses.

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·February 26, 2020·4 min read

Vaping alters oral bacteria, increasing infection risk

Vaping e-cigarettes modulates the oral microbiome and increases the abundance of pathobionts. The aerosols in vaping products alter the host response, prompting gum inflammation and making epithelial cells in the mouth susceptible to infection.

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·September 3, 2019·6 min read

Mouthwash use could inhibit benefits of exercise

Results show the blood-pressure-lowering effects of exercise were diminished by more than 60% over the first hour of recovery, and completely absent two hours post-exercise in those who used antibacterial mouthwash.

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·October 4, 2018·6 min read

Periodontal Disease Bacteria May Kick Start Alzheimer’s

A new mouse study reveals long term exposure to bacteria associated with periodontal disease causes neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration, leading to similar effects of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report periodontal disease may be an initiator of Alzheimer's.