Can You Prevent Meningitis By Brushing Your Teeth?

Within in the mouth at any given time, there are millions of bacteria – some good and some bad.

Some of those are responsible for tooth decay, gum decease, and many other common dental issues.

However, a research team from Zurich has now uncovered evidence that bad bacteria, originating in the mouth, can cause far more than dental issues in the human body.

Meningitis is a type of infection that can cause a person to experience chills, nausea, mental confusion, severe headaches, stiff neck and other similarly problematic symptoms.

With early detection, doctors can cure the issue in the vast majority of cases. But when the condition is left untreated for too long, the patient can suffer serious neurological damage, seizures, or worse.

It was discovered by these researchers that patients with the infection also have notable levels of Streptococcus tigurinus in the blood stream. This is a form of bacteria that can gain access to the blood via cuts, scrapes, or infection in the gums.

In addition to already demonstrating links between gum disease and heart disease, dentists now have even greater reason to urge their patients to pay close attention to their oral health statuses.

Brushing, flossing, and seeing the dentist regularly does not only decrease the risk of cavity, it can also save your life.

To continue reading more about the study, you can visit the full article here.