Exploring the Potential Consortium of Migraine and Periodontitis

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Association of poor oral hygiene, periodontitis, and migraine. Poor oral health is the key factor that precipitates the occurrence of periodontitis. The systemic spill of various direct and indirect mediators is associated with the occurrence of migraine. Inhibiting this pathophysiological link by maintaining optimal oral hygiene is the key to disrupt this oral-systemic connect.