We can often hear from parents of young children what a show and struggle they face when trying to get their children to brush their teeth, which, in addition to being an important hygiene routine, can also be one of the pillars of goodness. health.
At the very least, regular and thorough oral and dental care is essential, because according to a new study, regular brushing and flossing can reduce the risk of head and neck tumors.
Of course, experts have highlighted many times before that high levels of bacteria linked to gum disease can increase the risk of cancer, but until now, experts didn't know that specific bacteria hiding in people's mouths could be linked to head and neck tumors.
American scientists who conducted the research discovered more than a dozen species, according to their claims together It can increase the risk of head and neck tumors by 50 percent. For this reason, it is by no means worth taking this part of our daily routine lightly, just as the recommendations should not be ignored.
In the study, researchers analyzed diet, lifestyle, and medical history data from nearly 160,000 Americans. In the study, volunteers were asked to provide saliva samples, which were then saved and examined to see how many and type of microbes were present. During the 15-year follow-up, 236 participants were diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.
the Published in JAMA Oncology According to the authors of its publication, 13 types of hundreds of different bacteria found in the mouth increase or decrease the risk of cancer.
How can we do better against the cancers mentioned above?
Brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day, and visit your dentist regularly, at least once a year.
– writes A Daily Mail.
“Our findings provide new insights into the relationship between the oral microbiome and head and neck cancer,” said the study’s lead author, Sooyoung Kwak, a postdoctoral fellow in public health at New York University. “These bacteria could serve as biomarkers for experts to identify people at high risk.” “
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