Cardiologist warns ‘poor oral hygiene may raise heart disease risk’: ‘Yes, there’s a microbiome that goes all the way from your nose…’

When it comes to heart disease, most people tend to think of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or poor diet as the primary culprits. But could the root of the problem actually lie in your mouth?

Cardiologist Dr Pradip Jamnadas recently made a striking claim on The Diary of a CEO podcast, suggesting that poor oral hygiene and chronic sinus infections might play a far bigger role in cardiovascular health than we realise.

“Is my oral microbiome linked to my heart health? Yes, there’s a microbiome that goes all the way from your nose, mouth, all the way down to the anus. And each one is specific and can predict whether you’re going to get cardiovascular disease or not,” said Dr Jamnadas.

He went on to explain, “There’s unequivocal data to show that if you have bad teeth, bad