Oral microbiome: a doubtful predictor but potential target of cardiovascular diseases

Abstract Our oral cavity houses various types of microbes including bacteria, protozoa, fungi and viruses, harboring over 700 bacterial species. Oral dysbiosis refers to the imbalance between symbionts pathobionts in cavity, posing potential threats host cardiovascular health. Importantly, promotes pathophysiology through different mechanisms. Although overgrowth certain pathogenic bacteria have been indicated some cardiometabolic diseases, it is still premature consider microbiome as a suitable predictor for non-invasive diagnostic purpose. However, targeting might provide preventive therapeutic insights on diseases. Further extensive efforts are needed deepen our understanding oral-cardiovascular connection context perspectives.