Concerning Connection: The Link Between Oral Bacteria and Brain Abscesses

May 21, 2026

Filed under: Uncategorized — parkwayendo @ 2:29 pm
MRI Images of a brain with an abscess

For years, dentists have warned about the dangers of oral bacteria. After all, it’s what is responsible for things like gum disease, cavities, and painful tooth infections. But recent studies have found that not only is it harmful to your mouth, but one particular strain of oral bacteria called Streptococcus anginosus can travel throughout the bloodstream and cause potentially fatal brain abscesses. Here’s what you need to know.

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