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Oral Bacteria and Cancer: What’s the Connection?

6th March 2018

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New findings suggest there may be a link between certain oral bacteria and esophageal cancer.

Key takeaways:
– Researchers analysed oral bacteria from participants who were affected by esophageal cancer and from those who were cancer-free.
– Levels of gum disease-inducing bacteria were higher in people suffering from cance.r
– On the other hand, some bacteria had a protective role against esophageal cancer

Now you have another reason to keep teeth and gums healthy and to visit your dentist regularly!

Read the full story here: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/12/171201090955.htm

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