Periodontal disease is linked to increased cancer risk. So preventing and treating gums disease may not just save your teeth but also save your life.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/883628…
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/883628…
Periodontal disease history was associated with a significantly increased risk for cancer overall, as well as several site-specific cancers, including gallbladder cancer.
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