Not long ago, scientists unveiled that a bacteria often found in our mouths, is the same bacteria that often invades heart tissue. It may cause a dangerous and even lethal infection of the heart, such an infection is called, "endocarditis." The study claims that there is now a possibility to create a screening tool "to gauge a dental patients vulnerability to the condition."
It's a well-known fact that S. mutans is a bacterium that causes cavities. Normally, S. mutans limits its harm to the mouth, it is possible however, for the bacteria to enter the bloodstream, particularly after a dental procedure. Actually, the immune system destroys them, but sometimes, within a short period of time, they travel to the heart and colonize its tissue. It's important to note that this bacteria can lead to endocarditis, which can be deadly.
