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Periodontal Gum Disease, Tooth Loss and a Possible Cancer Risk.

12/04/12 1:21 PM

A number of prospective studies done suggest that gum disease and tooth loss may increase the risk of various cancers.  The study done adjusted for know 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

Posted on 12/04/12 1:21 PM | by California Dental | in California Dental Insurance | Comments Off on Periodontal Gum Disease, Tooth Loss and a Possible Cancer Risk.
 

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