{"id":357,"date":"2026-05-22T14:28:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T14:28:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exceptionaldentistry.com\/blog\/?p=357"},"modified":"2026-05-22T14:33:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T14:33:03","slug":"the-dangerous-link-between-oral-bacteria-and-brain-abscesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exceptionaldentistry.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/22\/the-dangerous-link-between-oral-bacteria-and-brain-abscesses\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dangerous Link Between Oral Bacteria and Brain Abscesses"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You probably already know that oral bacteria can be extremely harmful to your smile<\/a>. Not only is it responsible for things like cavities and gum disease, but recent studies have shown that one particular strain called Streptococcus anginosus could also cause potentially fatal brain abscesses. Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Oral Bacteria Can Affect the Brain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While the connection between oral bacteria and the brain may not seem obvious, a recent study published in the Journal of Dentistry<\/em> revealed that of 87 people admitted to a hospital with brain abscesses, those who had no clear cause for the condition were three times more likely to have high levels of oral bacteria in their lesions than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Eliminate Oral Bacteria?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although there is no way to completely prevent the development of a brain abscess, there are still many things you can do to reduce the levels of oral bacteria in your mouth, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n