People who lose teeth have an increased risk of esophageal, head and neck, and lung cancers, according to Japanese researchers.The authors of the study said that they suspect that infections and inflammation from poor dental care -- which can cause tooth loss -- could also help the cancers develop.After studying more than 5,000 cancer patients and 10,000 people without the disease, the researchers determined there was a 136 percent greater chance of developing esophageal in those who had lost teeth. The rates went up 68 percent for head and neck cancer and 54 percent for lung cancer.Saturday, May 17, 2008
Losing Teeth? Could Be Cancer Warning
People who lose teeth have an increased risk of esophageal, head and neck, and lung cancers, according to Japanese researchers.The authors of the study said that they suspect that infections and inflammation from poor dental care -- which can cause tooth loss -- could also help the cancers develop.After studying more than 5,000 cancer patients and 10,000 people without the disease, the researchers determined there was a 136 percent greater chance of developing esophageal in those who had lost teeth. The rates went up 68 percent for head and neck cancer and 54 percent for lung cancer.
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