Now the people are neglecting their dental and oral hygiene too often for solely cosmetic purposes. Moreover, neglecting dental and oral health is causing several health risks such as an advanced gum disease known as periodontitis that may raise the risk of cancer. To slow down the chances of developing periodontitis, you have to understand the risks associated with it. Go through the slide to know about the relationship between gum disease and other types of cancer.

1. The
Relationship between Gum
Disease and Some Types of
Cancer

2. For cosmetic purposes, maintaining
dental and oral hygiene is
often overlooked by the public.

3. As per the recent medical studies,
advanced gum disease may
raise the risk of cancer.

4. Understand the risks associated with
advanced gum disease
periodontitis and the way to lower it.

5. What is periodontitis?

6. Periodontitis is a disease of the gums that
can be arising from bacterial infection.

7. Over time, these bacterial
infections wearing away the teeth
and cause several issues like:
� Damage soft tissue and bone
� Loss of the teeth entirely

8. The link
between periodontitis
and cancer

9. Recent study suggests that
periodontitis may be linked to an
increased risk of several cancers.

10. Researchers discovered that 24% increase the
risk of cancer and cause cancers like:
� Lung cancer
� Colorectal cancer

11. Cancer Epidemiology suggests
that in older women, periodontitis
can increase the risk of:
� Breast cancer
� Lung cancer
� Esophageal cancer

12. Periodontitis
and negative health
impacts

13. Several health risks are associated with the
disease are well documented such as:
� Health disease
� Diabetes
� Stroke
� Rheumatoid arthritis

14. In general, periodontitis can be
caused by a host of negative
habits and lifestyle choices.

15. Lowering
the risk of periodontitis

16. Through the following ways, you
can reduce the chances of
developing periodontitis such as:

17. Ditch the
cigarettes
When it comes to oral
health, smoking put
negative impacts on
your health.

18. Therefore, smoking is the main
cause of periodontitis issues
found in people.

19. Having too many sugary foods
can lead to diabetes and lower
down the immune system.
Eat healthy foods

20. When your body has a
lowered immune system, it
cannot fight
the infections.

21. Keep up
with oral hygiene
Brushing and flossing the teeth
are essential for maintaining
your oral health.

22. Buildup tartar and bacteria can
be prevented through brushing
and keep the gums healthy.

23. Take appointments from a
professional dental clinic to
address the issues related to the gum.

24. Through healthy lifestyle
choices, the risk of cancers and
chronic conditions is reduced.

25. Dental care
you can rely on
For several reasons, many
people are reluctant
to entrust their oral health
to dentists.

26. Neglecting dental care is more
risky and painful and need
immediate medical care.

27. Who we are
In reality, dental care does not
have to be painful or scary.

28. Here at, dental group of simi valley, our
professionals are
improving your health and smile for a lifetime.

29. Hospital Address
1720 E. Los Angeles Ave.
Suite 202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Phone Number
(805) 870-8235
Website
https://www.dentalgroupofsimivalley.com/
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