Tooth loss increases the risk of cancer

Tooth loss narrow. With an increased risk of three types of cancers that are associated with the connected esophagus, throat and lungs, said Japanese doctors According to experts, the inflammatory processes of bacterial infections of the mouth, not only to the destruction of the tooth lead, but also contribute to the formation of cancerous tumors. Periodontal and dental disease are important for the development of cancer, according to oncologists. Experts conducted the study, which was attended by five thousand cancer patients and 10 thousand people without oncological diagnosis. Found that people with diseases of the teeth 136% higher risk for the occurrence of esophageal cancer by 68% -. Neck cancer and 54% - of lung cancer The researchers also noted that the accuracy of diagnosis of a dangerous increase in proportion to the number of teeth, lost of the patients. According to doctors, the mouth - the boundary between the external environment and the gastrointestinal tract. Oral hygiene potentially involve the gastro-intestinal flora and is therefore in the prevention of chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract is important. In addition, as we reported earlier, the effects of pesticides increases the risk of cancer.