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Thursday, July 26, 2007

Oral Bacteria and Cardiovascular Disease

What pathogen kills nearly 1 million people every year? It might surprise you to learn that it is the bacteria that cause periodontal disease. Although cardiovascular disease has previously been linked with periodontal disease, Ann Progulske-Fox, PhD, professor of oral biology at the University Of Florida College Of Dentistry, conducted a study that showed the presence of live oral bacteria in blood vessel tissue. Her findings were published last year in the journal of Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology.
Studies have shown a direct correlation between the amount of periodontal bacteria present in the mouth and the formation of blockages in the carotid artery. These findings prove that periodontal disease has far more serious implications than the possibility of losing teeth. It can become a life threatening condition.

Progulske-Fox is now conducting additional research to determine whether periodontal infection can also contribute to a weakening in the blood vessels that leads to brain aneurysms. Her hope is to develop a vaccine that would prevent oral bacteria from becoming fully established in the oral cavity.

Thank you Dr Levine for sharing this information with our office.

Dr Tom O’Neil

posted by The office of Dr. Thomas O'Neil at 9:46 AM

 

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