Gum disease-related bacteria tied to colorectal cancer(nih.gov)

https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/gum-disease-related-bacteria-tied-colorectal-cancer

Scientists identified a specific subtype of bacteria implicated in gum disease that may promote the growth of colorectal tumors.

5 comments

adamredwoods2년 전

So, use mouthwash?

>> Antibacterial efficacy of a cetylpyridinium chloride-based mouthrinse against Fusobacterium nucleatum and in vitro plaques

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26591620/

semerda2년 전

Mouthwash kills the good bacteria as well. Better off using chips gum to stimulate natural saliva which helps in reducing bad bacteria.

smileysteve2년 전

And another win for xylitol gum

bdjsiqoocwk2년 전

Does this mean that eating ass gives you cavities?

cko2년 전

I hope not, for my sake.

Also cavities and gum disease are not the same.