A new study indicates that regularly brushing the teeth may help to prevent bowel cancer. Brushing helps to prevent a type of bacteria called fusobacterium from traveling through blood to the bowel where it could trigger cancer or cause the worsening of the existing tumours. The researchers are investigating how the bacteria get into the bloodstream.
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3733276/How-brushing-teeth-prevent-cancer-Twice-daily-scrub-reduces-bacteria-linked-bowel-tumours.html
Dr Nicholas Riley BDS 1996, MJDF 2012Nik qualified from Cardiff Dental School in 1996. He has always had a keen interest in clinical excellence, and further education. He recently gained his MJDF qualifications Nik dedicates much of his time to attending many world renowned courses in restorative, aesthetic and implant dentistry, so he can ensure that patients benefit from the most up to date solutions.
