🔥 Inflammation Starts in the Mouth
Featuring medical commentary from Dr. Michael Roizen (Cleveland Clinic) and excerpts from the documentary Say Ahh: A Film About Oral Health
How oral bacteria ignite whole-body inflammation
Chronic inflammation is the hidden driver behind many systemic diseases — including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, preterm birth, and even cognitive decline.
One of the most overlooked sources of this inflammation is oral infection.
High-risk periodontal pathogens living deep in the gum pockets can enter the bloodstream, elevate inflammatory markers, and contribute to systemic illness.
This short medical video explains how inflammation begins, how it spreads, and why controlling inflammatory triggers is essential for long-term health.
🎥 Watch the Inflammation Video
🧬 Evidence: Inflammation & Oral Health Research
Explore three clinically supported inflammation resources:
1️⃣ High-Risk Oral Pathogens & Cardiovascular Inflammation
Bale–Doneen & Vigerust (2016)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26782880/
2️⃣ Periodontal Inflammation & Preterm Birth Risk
Periodontal disease & pregnancy outcomes
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31606345/
3️⃣ Reducing Oral Infection Lowers Systemic Inflammation
Periodontal therapy reduces CRP
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15153866/
These articles support what we see every day:
👉 inflammation often begins in the mouth — but it doesn’t stay there.
💡 Why This Matters
Identifying high-risk bacteria early with MicrobeLink Dx® allows dental teams to reduce inflammatory load at the source.
This approach strengthens periodontal therapy and supports whole-body health.
