Brush your teeth to avoid oral cancer!

Oral cancer is a type of cancer that is also known as palate cancer or oral cancer and can overshadow any part of the mouth. According to the latest published statistics of oral cancer in the United States, about 50,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer every year, 70% of whom are men. Depending on which cells in the mouth are cancerous, this disease is classified. In this regard, the interesting results of the latest research from Harvard University show that brushing teeth and taking care of oral health can prevent many cancers related to the mouth and esophagus. According to the latest article published by Harvard University, Professor Song, associate professor of epidemiology and clinical nutrition of this university, has studied the relationship between oral, gum and dental health and oral and esophageal cancers. Professor Song explained in the results of this research: "Changes in the oral microbiome can cause systemic inflammation and indirectly increase the risk of disease. He added: The microbes in the mouth can also go to other parts of the body and directly increase the risk of diseases such as diabetes, heart diseases, Alzheimer's disease and various cancers. Previous studies in collaboration with Professor Song have also clarified the effects of the oral microbiome on the risk of oral, gastric and colorectal cancers. This study showed that people with a history of gum disease are 52% more likely to develop stomach cancer compared to people without gum disease, and missing two or more teeth increases the risk of stomach cancer by 33%. Another study showed that people with gum disease are 17% more likely to develop digestive polyps than people without gum disease. In this research, Professor Song and his colleagues stated that the best and easiest way to prevent these diseases is to observe oral hygiene, visit the dentist regularly, brush your teeth, floss and use mouthwash daily. It is also clear that maintaining an overall healthy lifestyle through diet, exercise and avoiding smoking greatly reduces the risk of developing these diseases. Source: hsph.harvard.edu/news/oral-hygiene-can-reduce-risk-of-some-cancers