Posts Tagged ‘ breast cancer ’

Bleeding Gums and Bad Breath: Could Your Mouth Be Warning You About Colon Cancer?

Bleeding Gums and Bad Breath: Could Your Mouth Be Warning You About More Than Gum Disease? Most people think of dental visits as a way to check for cavities or get their teeth cleaned. But your mouth can reveal far more than that—it can offer early clues about what’s happening throughout your body. Emerging research […]

Gum Disease Bacterium Linked to Breast Cancer Growth and Spread

Gum Disease Bacterium Linked to Breast Cancer Growth and SpreadEmerging research is shedding new light on the connection between oral health and systemic disease—this time with a focus on breast cancer. Scientists have identified a key periodontal pathogen, Fusobacterium nucleatum, as a potential contributor to the growth and spread of breast tumors.Traditionally associated with advanced […]

The Oral-Systemic Health Connection

The Oral-Systemic Health Connection For years, dentistry and medicine have been treated as separate worlds. But research is making it clear: the health of the mouth and the health of the body are deeply connected. Here’s what science—and patient care—tell us about this critical link. Oral Bacteria and Disease Risk Certain oral bacteria, such as […]