The Mouth-Body Connection - Esophageal Cancer
By Sachs Dental
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Oral Health
November 26, 2020
A 10-year study performed by NYU Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center has found that two types of bacteria that are present in individuals with gum disease can increase the chances of being affec...
The Mouth-Body Connection - Breast Cancer
By Sachs Dental
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Oral Health
November 12, 2020
A study done by the Federal University of Santa Maria Dental School in Brazil found that women with periodontitis (gum disease) are 2-3x more likely to develop breast cancer. This is yet another way t...
The Mouth-Body Connection - Pancreatic Cancer
By Sachs Dental
In
Oral Health
October 29, 2020
Links between oral health and many serious ailments are continually being uncovered, which should only serve to further emphasize the importance of taking care of your mouth, gums, and teeth. Pancreat...
The Mouth-Body Connection - Diabetes
By Sachs Dental
In
Oral Health
October 15, 2020
In our previous article, we touched briefly on the connections between oral health and the health of the rest of the body. We briefly touched on diabetes and the connection with periodontal disease, a...