Dental Bacteria
Oral bacteria associated with abscesses and periodontal disease have been found inside arterial aneurysms and arterial plaque. The mechanism linking dental bacteria to aneurysm risk is bacterial translocation: pathogens from inflamed gums…
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Oral bacteria associated with abscesses and periodontal disease have been found inside arterial aneurysms and arterial plaque. The mechanism linking dental bacteria to aneurysm risk is bacterial translocation: pathogens from inflamed gums enter the bloodstream and migrate to arterial walls, triggering localized inflammation. Poor oral health is a legitimate cardiovascular risk factor.