We hope that all of our patients at the Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group in Austin are taking good care of their oral hygiene, but in case they aren’t, researchers have given them a new reason. According to a recent study, people with periodontal disease are at increased risk for stomach cancer.
There are many factors which raise the likelihood of gum disease and stomach cancer, with smoking being one of the most obvious. We also know that factors in the stomach, such as acid reflux, can have a negative effect on oral health. But this study provides evidence of a causative relationship between oral pathogens and precancerous stomach lesions. Research subjects who had stomach lesions also had higher rates of gingivitis and harmful bacteria and were frequently people who didn’t floss. Scientists believe that gum disease may help to explain the presence of stomach cancer in some people who don’t exhibit other known risk factors. Given how deadly stomach cancer is, maintaining regular oral hygiene is a small price to pay to reduce the odds of contracting it. If you need help with gum inflammation, contact our office so we can help restore the health of your mouth, and hopefully, your stomach.
Frederick Shaw, DDS, operates the Shoal Creek Prosthodontic Group at 1500 W 38th Street, Suite 34, Austin, Texas, 78731. To schedule an appointment, call 512-451-7491 or visit Frederick Shaw DDS and fill out a contact form.
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