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Bacterial Tricksters

A recent study carried out by scientists at the University of Bristol have found that bacteria entering the bloodstream via sore gums, depositing a clot forming protein may prove the long considered link between gum and heart disease. It has been found that certain bacteria present in the mouth can activate platelets, tricking them into clotting. Hopefully by publicising this knowledge it will become more recognised that bacteria in the mouth can be responsible for more than just tooth decay and gum disease, but also diseases of the circulation.
This is a great reinforcement of the importance of maintaining a healthy mouth, with a thorough, daily, oral health routine.
Having a clean, healthy mouth & effectively removing plaque, reduces the potential risk of bacteria getting into the blood stream. Hopefully this will give patients the motivation to take better care of their oral health.
A spokesperson for the DoH said “This very interesting study contributes to the growing body of evidence linking periodontal disease with cardiovascular disease, which has been developing over two decades”