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Brush your teeth to cut cancer risk – Telegraph.co.uk
A history of gum disease was associated with a 52 per cent increased risk of stomach cancer, the study found
A link between bacteria commonly found in the mouth – such as that tannerella forsythia and porphyromonas gingivalis – and oesophageal cancer has been made by other scientists in previous studies.
Another possible reason is that poor oral hygiene and gum disease could promote the formation of bacteria known to cause gastric cancer, scientists said.
But mild cases of gum disease can commonly be treated with good oral hygiene, including brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing.
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