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Fusobacterium nucleatum in the oral cavity is associated with cerebral small vessel disease in patients with ischemic stroke

Highlights • We examined the relationship between the relative rates of periodontal pathogens in the oral cavity and cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD). • The relative rates of Fusobacterium nucleatum in the oral cavity were strongly associated with CSVD in patients with ischemic stroke. • Oral care targeting Fusobacterium nucleatum may aid in impeding CSVD progression. Abstract Objectives Periodontal […]

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The Oral-Gut Axis: Digestive Disorders and the Oral Microbiome

This article was written by Jenny To, PhD. Key points Below we’ll describe relationships between the oral microbiome, oral health, and digestive diseases. How the oral and gut microbiomes compare Although disease changes many aspects of the microbiome, here is a brief overview of how the oral microbiome and gut microbiome generally compare. Who is there?

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How to Get Rid of Tonsil Stones

What are tonsil stones? Tonsil stones, also called tonsilloliths, are hard lumps that can form in your tonsils. Your tonsils are oval-shaped formations of tissues located at the back of your throat. There are two tonsils, one on each side. These tonsils have irregular surfaces; in some people, there can be folds and crevices known

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Mouthwash & the Correlation with Blood Pressure

Mouthwash can have an indirect impact on blood pressure. Some mouthwashes contain antiseptic ingredients like chlorhexidine, which can kill bacteria in the mouth, including those that help produce nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is important for blood vessel dilation and maintaining healthy blood pressure levels. By reducing the production of nitric oxide, regular use of certain

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Are There Actual Benefits to Sleeping with Mouth Tape?

From hair bonnets to wrinkle-smoothing patches, there are plenty of accessories designed to improve your beauty sleep. Mouth tape, however, is in a league of its own: Proponents say it can prevent a double chin, snatch your jawline, smooth lip wrinkles, prevent cavities, decrease dark circles, and more. However, experts I spoke to said there’s

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The Inflammation Connection & Cardiovascular Risks

Is your mouth putting you at risk of heart attack or stroke? There is advanced research that has exhibited that healthy gums help prevent heart attacks and strokes so profoundly that The Journal of Periodontology and The American Journal of Cardiology issued a statement recommending that: Obviously, these patients with gum disease and one or

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Diabetes and Dental Care

DIABETES AND DENTAL CARE Taking good care of your teeth and gums on a daily basis is an important step in reducing the risk of future dental problems. This is even more important when you have diabetes. DL Magazine dietitian and diabetes educator, Dr Kate Marsh, explains the link between diabetes and dental health and provides

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The Homeoblock Funtional Dentistry Appliance

Explanation of how the Homeoblock appliance uses epigenetics to develop craniofacial insufficiencies. The goal of the Homeoblock is to allow for the expression of unexpressed DNA, or rather potential development through the influence of the epigenome. About 2003 the human epigenome was mapped and it was found that the epigenome, which are chemical pads which

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The 6 Types of Bad Breath & How to Treat Them

Did you know that bad breath can be caused by dozens of different types of microbes in the mouth? Halitosis does not have a single cause, and is a consequence of the diverse set of microbes in the oral cavity. Chronic bad breath is generally caused by microbial imbalance in the mouth, which can lead to the

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Why You Need A Healthy Microbiome

This article was reposted from Harry Rakowski enewsletter. Dear Friends, When you woke up this morning, did you realize that your gut housed more small living organisms than the number of people who have ever lived? Each of us has a different mix of trillions of healthy microbes that are bacteria, viruses or fungi that

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