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Friday, February 02, 2007

New Study: Pancreatic Cancer Linked To Poor Oral Hygiene

Recently American Researchers have found a correlation between gum disease/dental hygiene and pancreatic cancer in men.

The study was published in the most recent issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

What was discovered was men who have had a history of periodontal disease had a 64 percent increased chance of getting pancreatic cancer than their healthier-mouthed male counterparts. Men with poor dental hygiene and recent tooth loss had the highest risk of all.

The study revealed no other links between other dental problems and the pancreas.

To read the full story about the study, you can go here.

Dr. Varipapa offers confidential consultations and can help you assess you overall dental heath. He can help you have a not only a healthy mouth, but also a healthy pancreas, for life.

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