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Oral Biohacking: Your mouth as the primary gateway to systemic health.
Oral health directly impacts cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's, and more. The oral microbiome contains 700+ species and is the second largest microbiome after the gut. Chronic oral infections create systemic inflammation.
P. gingivalis found in 50% of arterial plaques. Periodontal disease increases heart attack risk by 2-3x.
P. gingivalis and its toxins found in Alzheimer's brains. May drive neurodegenerative patholgy.
Bidirectional relationship. Periodontal disease worsens blood sugar; diabetes worsens gum disease.
Oral bacteria trigger molecular mimicry. P. gingivalis linked to rheumatoid arthritis development.
| Pathogen | Location | Systemic Effects | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| P. gingivalis | Gum pockets | CVD, Alzheimer's, RA | Deep cleaning, antimicrobials |
| F. nucleatum | Biofilms | Colorectal cancer | Biofilm disruption |
| S. mutans | Teeth surfaces | Cavities, Endocarditis | Xylitol, Hydroxyapatite |