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It’s true that your overall health starts with your gut. And your gut starts in your mouth. Your mouth is a major part of your microbiome and houses thousands of different species of bacteria [1]. Some bacteria contribute to your oral health while others can cause a variety of issues not only in your mouth but in your entire body. Studies link oral infections to diseases including Alzheimer disease, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and obesity [2