Oral Microbiome & Cardiovascular Health - Oral microbiome, extending from the nose to the anus, is specific and can predict cardiovascular disease risk [1] - Poor oral hygiene and bad oral bacteria are unequivocally linked to valvular diseases like aortic stenosis and premature calcification of the aortic valve, as well as coronary calcification [2] - Chronic sinusitis, especially fungal sinusitis, causes low-grade inflammation and is linked to coronary artery disease [3] Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) - The definition of the causes of CAD is evolving beyond traditional factors [4] - Lifestyle factors, including mental, physical, and dietary aspects, significantly impact coronary arteries [4]

Some dental health experts say overall oral health could get much worse. Already 42% of adults over the age of 30 have gum disease and an overwhelming majority of adults 20 to 64 have experienced tooth decay at some point. It is not just in the US though. Dental hygiene it's suffering worldwide and experts say it's largely because people actually not brushing their teeth correctly. NBC health contributor Elizabeth Cohen joins us now to talk more about this. Elizabeth, good morning. Good to have you with us. ...

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