Gum disease-related bacteria tied to colorectal cancer

51 points by gardenfelder 1 year ago | 5 comments
Scientists identified a specific subtype of bacteria implicated in gum disease that may promote the growth of colorectal tumors.
  • adamredwoods 1 year 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 1 year ago
      Mouthwash kills the good bacteria as well. Better off using chips gum to stimulate natural saliva which helps in reducing bad bacteria.
      • smileysteve 1 year ago
        And another win for xylitol gum
      • bdjsiqoocwk 1 year ago
        Does this mean that eating ass gives you cavities?
        • cko 1 year ago
          I hope not, for my sake.

          Also cavities and gum disease are not the same.