The Link Between Cancer and Gum Health: What You Need to Know

Understanding the Link Between Cancer and Gum Disease

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FACT #1
A study published in 2022 linked gum disease with an increased risk of colorectal cancer.1

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FACT #2
Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death in the United States, exceeded only by heart disease.2

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FACT #3
Oral cancer kills about 1 person per hour, 24 hours a day.3

$4.5 billion is spent each year in the U.S. on treatment of head and neck cancers.

FACT #4
$4.5 billion is spent each year in the U.S. on treatment of head and neck cancers.4

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Sources:

1 Janati, A., et al. (2022, Jan. 26). Periodontal disease as a risk factor for sporadic colorectal cancer: results from COLDENT study.
2 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
3 Oral Cancer Foundation.
4 Oral Cancer Foundation.

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