A long-term follow study that was conducted over a decade has found that the same oral bacteria associated with gum disease are also present in people who develop esophageal cancer.
Key takeaways:
– Esophageal cancer is often not diagnosed until is is very advanced – survival rates are low, ranging from 15-25%
– The link between gum disease bacteria and cancer will be useful in developing tools for earlier diagnosis, which will hopefully improve survival rates
– Keep your teeth healthy and speak to your dentist if you’re concerned
“Certain bacteria types were associated with higher risk of esophageal cancer.”
Read the full story here: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/12/171201090955.htm
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I’m Matthew Houlton, principal dentist and practice owner of Manor House Dental Practice.
Qualified from Sheffield dental hospital in 1993.
Post graduate training with Paul Tipton (Specialist Prosthodontist) from 2005-2007.
Diploma for Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) 2007.
Special interest in Orthodontics.
Yorkshire Deanary Fixed Appliance Training Scheme 2002-2004.
I have worked at York Hospital’s orthodontic department one session a week since 2009.
Member of the British Society of Occlusal Studies (the study of temporomandibular disorder).
I have two children, who keep me busy when I am not at the practice. I take a keen interest in and teach Aikido, a martial art, to keep a healthy mind and body.
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