5 Types of Bacteria We Find in the Mouth

Have you ever wondered what kind of dangerous #bacteria or #parasites live in your mouth? There are more than you might think!

Board Certified Periodontist Dr. Joseph Nemeth goes over the 5 pathogens that we see in the mouth of those that have gum disease.
Now one may think "I don't have gum disease!" ... Not so fast.

A recent study conducted by the CDC suggests that 47.2% of adults aged 30 years and older have some form of #periodontaldisease.
Also, Periodontal Disease increases with age, 70.1% of adults 65 years and older have periodontal disease.

Source
https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/period...

Just remember, bleeding or swollen gums are never normal! Your gums will only bleed if they are not healthy or have an infection. Now, the infection may be milid, or it may be severe, but even slightly infected gum tissue will be infested with at least some of these parasites or bacteria.

Let's go over the 5 most dangerous pathogens in the mouth:

First, we see Spinning Rods.
This is generally the first type of bacteria that forms in periodontal disease otherwise known as gum disease and they are fairly aggressive.

Second, we find Gliding Rods.
These are a more advanced form of the Spinning Rods. They look fairly similar but the gliding rods are a bit longer in length, they do not spin as much and they move around much more.

Third, we will notice Spirochetes.
These are most commonly found in high numbers with much more severe cases of periodontitis. These dental spirochetes are now being found in the brains of Alzheimer's patients in much higher numbers than those without Alzheimer's Disease.

If you'd like to learn more about the potential Alzheimers/Perio connection see the sources below.

   • Does Gum Disease Cause Alzheimer's Di...  
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/l...
http://www.colgate.com/en/us/oc/oral-...
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

Fourth, we will find Amoeba.
Some of you may have heard of the Amoeba before, and this is certainly not a good pathogen to have in your mouth.
These Amoeba move very slowly, (The footage in this video is sped up 3X) and they use their pseudopods to ingulf the white blood cells that are in the mouth trying to fight the disease.

Fifth, we have the Trichomonads
These are the least common bacteria that we find in the mouth, however they are the most destructive. These parasites are extremely mobile and are usually only seen in the very extreme advanced cases of gum disease. These Trichomonads are the same bacteria that are found in the STD known as trichomoniasis. However they are not the same species of 'trich'. Therefore, the Trichomonads from the mouth cannot be directly passed into trichomoniasis.

Make sure you keep your mouth healthy because it can affect your entire body! These bacteria have been linked to so many other systemic diseases. Don't forget to floss.
Remember,
Healthy Mouth | Healthy Body

If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please visit our website,
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We are happy to help you.

Joseph R. Nemeth DDS & Associates
29829 Telegraph Road # 111
Southfield, MI 48034
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