periodontal disease
09/14/2018 / By Earl Garcia
Severe periodontitis associated with an increased risk of lung, colorectal, pancreatic cancers
Having severe periodontal disease may increase the risk of developing certain types of cancer, according to a long-term study published in JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Medical professionals explained that the condition, more commonly known as advanced gum disease, is usually caused by bacterial infection that damages the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth. […]
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