Your mouth, AKA the oral cavity, is actually the entry point into the digestive tract and harbors the oral microbiome – a highly diverse, complex, and fascinating community of microorganisms. The oral microbiota acts as a sort of gateway into the rest of the gastrointestinal tract microbiome, and is directly linked to the microbial community […]
Throughout my years of clinical practice, I’ve observed fascinating connections between the body’s microbiome balance and overall health. One relationship that particularly stands out is how hormonal fluctuations can significantly impact microbial balance, especially when it comes to candida. Candida: Beyond Simple Yeast Infection Candida albicans naturally lives in our mouths, gut, and genital regions. […]
The Oral-Cardiovascular Link The connection between oral health and cardiovascular disease (CVD) has become increasingly clear in recent years. Research has consistently shown that people with poor oral hygiene and gum disease have a significantly higher risk of developing heart disease, suffering strokes, and experiencing other cardiovascular complications. This relationship isn’t merely coincidental—it’s biological. Your […]
The oral microbiome is fast becoming my favourite biome to interpret. For one thing, there is a wealth of research in this area that has not had much practical application until very recently, when DNA-based oral microbiome tests became available to the public. Mounting evidence has linked oral health with just about every body system you […]
If you’re dealing with persistent bad breath or noticing a white coating on your tongue, you’re not just facing isolated symptoms – you might be witnessing signs of an imbalanced oral microbiome. These common problems affect millions of people, and the solution lies deeper than just brushing more or using stronger mouthwash. What Your Mouth […]
Ever felt that burning sensation in your chest after a meal and reached for your trusty antacid? You’re not alone. Millions of people suffer from acid reflux, but here’s something your doctor might not have told you: those uncomfortable symptoms might have more to do with your gut bacteria than with too much stomach acid. […]
The Oral Microbiota Today we look at a recently published paper about oral microbiota health and the use of anti-microbials, probiotics and prebiotics. The journal: Frontiers in Microbiology The paper: The Oral Microbiota: Community Composition, Influencing Factors, Pathogenesis, and Interventions (Apr 2022) The authors: Xinyi Li, Yanmei Liu, Xingyou Yang, Chengwen Li, Zhangyong Song Take-home […]
Oral microbiome findings and ‘dentistry dogma’ Today we look at a recently published paper about oral microbiome health and the idea that not all bacteria in the mouth is bad. The journal: Nature The paper: Oral microbiome findings challenge dentistry dogma (Oct 2021) The author: Kristina Campbell Take-home points: Recent research challenges traditional beliefs about the […]