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Dental plaque may not cause cancer, but it harbors and encourages something that does - this is the consistent finding of dozens of studies over the decades.
Self-care, like daily brushing and flossing, are small measures we can take to prevent bigger issues than gum disease and tooth loss.
Combined with regular dental visits and teeth cleanings, these form a strong line of defense against cancer-causing bacteria forming and incubating in the mouth.
Bacteria are important pathogens for biochemical properties, but in the biofilm, anaerobic bacteria are thought to cause the chronic infection periodontitis.
A 2013 study by Rajesh and others found evidence of links between greater cancer development and inflammation and chronic infections.
Christian Abnet and others reported in a 2008 study a two-fold increased risk in the formation of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
In the 1999-2005 study conducted in the Roswell Park Cancer Institute at New York, results showed a 5.23-fold increase per millimeter of alveolar bone loss associated with risk of tongue cancer.
The strongest association of fatal cancers linked with periodontal disease is lung cancer, according to a 2003 study by Hujoel and others.
With any illness or life-changing event, self-care easily can be neglected amid the pain, grief and fatigue of getting through it.
Those fighting cancer of any kind are at higher risk from hosting known cancer-causing bacteria that thrive in plaque.
It would be tragic to lose the war on cancer by succumbing to battle fatigue that could let new cancers win.
It is vitally important to use cleaning aids, raise the brush and fly the floss lest chemotherapy and depression give periodontal health a back seat on the road to survive cancer.
The refreshing feeling of a clean mouth and teeth are enough incentive for most of us to keep up our brushing and flossing for life …
Besides the big-picture, prevention of tooth decay and gum disease, think how sweeter cuddling with the kids or kissing the sweetheart are with just-brushed teeth.
The world will thank us for contributing to cleaner air campaigns with fresh breath, if not cleaning up our sometimes colorful language-hello!
In all the OORAH, flaunt awareness of the contributions brushing, flossing and regular dental care make in the fight against cancer.
With the efforts and funding spent researching cancer to find cures, here we have two simple, preventive measures we can take to guard ourselves in the ongoing battle against cancer.
Together you and your dentist form front lines of defense against tragic losses associated with many types of cancer caused by bacteria found in plaque.
Their Chandler dentists will ask you questions, examine you, and determine exactly what needs to be done to get you back to normal.
Call today for an appointment. Visit http://www.mychandlerdentists.com/.
SHUMWAY DENTAL CARE 3150 S Gilbert Rd Suite 1 Chandler, AZ 85286 (480) 659-7800 [email protected]