We’re geeking out over a fascinating study from @penndentalmed and @pennvetschool. Your gut and oral microbiomes are connected through the gut-oral axis, meaning an unhealthy gut can lead to: 🦷 Gum disease – thanks to bacteria like Porphyromonas gingivalis 🦷 Bad breath & burps – smelly gases traveling up from your imbalanced gut 🦷 Weakened enamel & cavities – acid reflux exposing teeth to gnarly stomach acid But! A diverse gut microbiome is a healthy one. Perhaps some dog drool or cat kisses can boost your microbial diversity!