She recommends brushing twice a day and flossing at least once
Identification of cancer risk factors is fundamental to reducing the risk of the world’s most deadly killer. A study found that flouting your hygiene practice might put you at a 52% risk of developing cancer over time.
It’s not always clear why cancer cells divide and multiply in the body. However, mounting evidence links poor lifestyle decisions with an increased risk of cancer. Some of them are well known: smoking and eating processed meat are indisputable now.
A disturbing discovery, published late last year, significantly linked gum disease to the risk of two cancers.
Gum disease can be caused by a number of factors, but the main reason behind this is plaque buildup on your teeth from poor brushing.
The Harvard University study, summarized in a letter from the journal Gut, suggests that microbes between your teeth and gums may influence the risk of stomach and esophageal cancers.
Harvard scientists analyzed health data from two large studies involving nearly 150,000 men and women. At up to 28 years of follow-up, people with a history of gum disease were 43% more likely to develop esophageal cancer and 52% more likely to develop stomach cancer compared to people whose gums were healthier.
The risk was higher in those with gum disease severe enough to cause tooth loss.
This study is observational and does not prove that gum disease causes cancer, but it may mean that one day doctors will take a look at gum health when assessing overall risk.
Fortunately, gum disease is easy to prevent. The American Dental Association recommends brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing at least once a day, and getting regular dental exams and cleanings.
In addition to poor oral hygiene, a number of things can increase your risk of developing gum problems. They include:
• Smoking.
Your age – gum disease becomes more common as you get older.
• Diabetes – a lifelong condition that causes blood sugar levels to rise dramatically.
• Pregnancy – hormonal changes can make the gums more susceptible to plaque.
• Weakened immune system – for example, due to conditions such as HIV and AIDS or certain treatments, such as chemotherapy.
• Malnutrition – a condition that occurs when a person’s diet does not contain the proper amount of nutrients.
• Pressure nervous.
Symptoms of gum disease:
Gum disease isn’t always painful, and you may not even know you have it.
According to the NHS, initial symptoms of gum disease can include:
• Redness and swelling of the gums.
• Bleeding gums following brushing or flossing.
Symptoms of periodontitis may include:
• Bad breath.
• A foul taste in your mouth.
• Loose teeth that may make eating difficult.
• Collections of pus that appear under the gums or teeth (gingival abscesses).
Study: Compromising dental hygiene increases the risk of stomach and esophageal cancers
Sabq electronic newspaper
already
2022-01-13
Identification of cancer risk factors is fundamental to reducing the risk of the world’s most deadly killer. A study found that flouting your hygiene practice might put you at a 52% risk of developing cancer over time.
It’s not always clear why cancer cells divide and multiply in the body. However, mounting evidence links poor lifestyle decisions with an increased risk of cancer. Some of them are well known: smoking and eating processed meat are indisputable now.
A disturbing discovery, published late last year, significantly linked gum disease to the risk of two cancers.
Gum disease can be caused by a number of factors, but the main reason behind this is plaque buildup on your teeth from poor brushing.
The Harvard University study, summarized in a letter from the journal Gut, suggests that microbes between your teeth and gums may influence the risk of stomach and esophageal cancers.
Harvard scientists analyzed health data from two large studies involving nearly 150,000 men and women. At up to 28 years of follow-up, people with a history of gum disease were 43% more likely to develop esophageal cancer and 52% more likely to develop stomach cancer compared to people whose gums were healthier.
The risk was higher in those with gum disease severe enough to cause tooth loss.
This study is observational and does not prove that gum disease causes cancer, but it may mean that one day doctors will take a look at gum health when assessing overall risk.
Fortunately, gum disease is easy to prevent. The American Dental Association recommends brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing at least once a day, and getting regular dental exams and cleanings.
In addition to poor oral hygiene, a number of things can increase your risk of developing gum problems. They include:
• Smoking.
Your age – gum disease becomes more common as you get older.
• Diabetes – a lifelong condition that causes blood sugar levels to rise dramatically.
• Pregnancy – hormonal changes can make the gums more susceptible to plaque.
• Weakened immune system – for example, due to conditions such as HIV and AIDS or certain treatments, such as chemotherapy.
• Malnutrition – a condition that occurs when a person’s diet does not contain the proper amount of nutrients.
• Pressure nervous.
Symptoms of gum disease:
Gum disease isn’t always painful, and you may not even know you have it.
According to the NHS, initial symptoms of gum disease can include:
• Redness and swelling of the gums.
• Bleeding gums following brushing or flossing.
Symptoms of periodontitis may include:
• Bad breath.
• A foul taste in your mouth.
• Loose teeth that may make eating difficult.
• Collections of pus that appear under the gums or teeth (gingival abscesses).
January 13, 2022 – Jumada al-Thani 10 1443
12:11 AM
She recommends brushing twice a day and flossing at least once
Identification of cancer risk factors is fundamental to reducing the risk of the world’s most deadly killer. A study found that flouting your hygiene practice might put you at a 52% risk of developing cancer over time.
It’s not always clear why cancer cells divide and multiply in the body. However, mounting evidence links poor lifestyle decisions with an increased risk of cancer. Some of them are well known: smoking and eating processed meat are indisputable now.
A disturbing discovery, published late last year, significantly linked gum disease to the risk of two cancers.
Gum disease can be caused by a number of factors, but the main reason behind this is plaque buildup on your teeth from poor brushing.
The Harvard University study, summarized in a letter from the journal Gut, suggests that microbes between your teeth and gums may influence the risk of stomach and esophageal cancers.
Harvard scientists analyzed health data from two large studies involving nearly 150,000 men and women. At up to 28 years of follow-up, people with a history of gum disease were 43% more likely to develop esophageal cancer and 52% more likely to develop stomach cancer compared to people whose gums were healthier.
The risk was higher in those with gum disease severe enough to cause tooth loss.
This study is observational and does not prove that gum disease causes cancer, but it may mean that one day doctors will take a look at gum health when assessing overall risk.
Fortunately, gum disease is easy to prevent. The American Dental Association recommends brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing at least once a day, and getting regular dental exams and cleanings.
In addition to poor oral hygiene, a number of things can increase your risk of developing gum problems. They include:
• Smoking.
Your age – gum disease becomes more common as you get older.
• Diabetes – a lifelong condition that causes blood sugar levels to rise dramatically.
• Pregnancy – hormonal changes can make the gums more susceptible to plaque.
• Weakened immune system – for example, due to conditions such as HIV and AIDS or certain treatments, such as chemotherapy.
• Malnutrition – a condition that occurs when a person’s diet does not contain the proper amount of nutrients.
• Pressure nervous.
Symptoms of gum disease:
Gum disease isn’t always painful, and you may not even know you have it.
According to the NHS, initial symptoms of gum disease can include:
• Redness and swelling of the gums.
• Bleeding gums following brushing or flossing.
Symptoms of periodontitis may include:
• Bad breath.
• A foul taste in your mouth.
• Loose teeth that may make eating difficult.
• Collections of pus that appear under the gums or teeth (gingival abscesses).
