Gum disease-related bacteria tied to colorectal cancer

[gardenfelder]

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

[adamredwoods]

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]

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

[smileysteve]

And another win for xylitol gum

[bdjsiqoocwk]

Does this mean that eating ass gives you cavities?

[cko]

I hope not, for my sake.

Also cavities and gum disease are not the same.