Bacteria from gum disease can escape from your mouth into your bloodstream and may help cause calcium buildup in your heart arteries and valves, which can lead to heart problems.
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Presence of periodontal pathogenic bacteria in blood of patients with coronary artery disease
Scientists found bacteria from gum disease in the blood of people with hardened arteries, suggesting these mouth germs can travel through the body and possibly make artery problems worse.
The Roles of Periodontal Bacteria in Atherosclerosis
This study shows that gum disease bacteria can travel through the blood and stick to artery walls, causing inflammation and buildup that leads to heart problems — which is exactly what the claim says.
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