Are You at a Higher Risk for Cancer with Gum Disease?

Oral health is in the news this year. The American Dental Association recently published a new prospective cohort study that identifies periodontal (gum) disease as a risk factor for cancer in postmenopausal women. Your Cherry Hill dentist knows that’s troubling news for public health, as it is estimated that almost half of people living in the United States have gum disease to some extent.

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