Dental Benefit – Gum Disease and Cancer Links
Periodontal Gum Disease, Tooth Loss and a Possible Cancer Risk.
Several prospective studies suggest that gum disease and tooth loss may increase the risk of various cancers. The study adjusted for known risk factors such as smoking and dietary factors. The finding of the study shows that periodontal disease was associated with a small but statistically significant increase in overall cancer risk, which persisted among non-smokers