There are many bacteria that live in our mouths, one of which is Streptococcus Gordonii. A recent study found that, the bacteria Streptococcus Gordonii into the blood stream can cause blood clots and lead to endocarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart).
Thus the results presented research scientists from the Royal College of Surgeons in the Society for General Microbiology's Spring Conference, Dublin Ireland this week.