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Gum disease-related bacteria tied to colorectal cancer

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51 points by gardenfelder 2 years ago · 5 comments · 1 min read

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Scientists identified a specific subtype of bacteria implicated in gum disease that may promote the growth of colorectal tumors.

adamredwoods 2 years ago

So, use mouthwash?

>> Antibacterial efficacy of a cetylpyridinium chloride-based mouthrinse against Fusobacterium nucleatum and in vitro plaques

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26591620/

  • semerda 2 years ago

    Mouthwash kills the good bacteria as well. Better off using chips gum to stimulate natural saliva which helps in reducing bad bacteria.

  • smileysteve 2 years ago

    And another win for xylitol gum

bdjsiqoocwk 2 years ago

Does this mean that eating ass gives you cavities?

  • cko 2 years ago

    I hope not, for my sake.

    Also cavities and gum disease are not the same.

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