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Links between gum disease and cancer

Data collected during a long-term health study provides additional evidence for a link between increased risk of cancer in individuals

Gum disease increases women’s risk of breast cancer up to three times. This is thought to be due to the

Bone marrow contains hematopoetic stem cells, the precursors to every blood cell type. These cells become after bone marrow transplants,

Periodontitis is an inflammation around the tooth, it is a gum disease that damages the soft tissue and bone that

Bacteria that causes gum infections can makes conception difficult. Women with bacteria that causes gum disease P. Gingivalis may not