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Gum disease-related bacteria tied to colorectal cancer
Scientists identified a specific subtype of bacteria implicated in gum disease that may promote the growth of colorectal tumors.
- adamredwoods 2y agoSo, use mouthwash? >> Antibacterial efficacy of a cetylpyridinium chloride-based mouthrinse against Fusobacterium nucleatum and in vitro plaques https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26591620/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26591620/
- smileysteve 2y agoAnd another win for xylitol gum
- semerda 2y agoMouthwash kills the good bacteria as well. Better off using chips gum to stimulate natural saliva which helps in reducing bad bacteria.
- bdjsiqoocwk 2y agoDoes this mean that eating ass gives you cavities?
- cko 2y agoI hope not, for my sake. Also cavities and gum disease are not the same.