{"id":194,"date":"2019-06-19T18:36:34","date_gmt":"2019-06-19T18:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=194"},"modified":"2019-07-02T18:37:08","modified_gmt":"2019-07-02T18:37:08","slug":"how-gum-disease-in-longmont-might-lead-to-liver-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/19\/how-gum-disease-in-longmont-might-lead-to-liver-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"How Gum Disease in Longmont Might Lead to Liver Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_122711211__1562092296_38432.jpg\" alt=\"Liver Cancer\" class=\"wp-image-195\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_122711211__1562092296_38432.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_122711211__1562092296_38432-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_122711211__1562092296_38432-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The systemic oral\nconnection describes how problems in your mouth can be tied to health issues\nthroughout your body. In particular, unhealthy gums have already been linked to\nseveral conditions \u2013 heart problems, Alzheimer\u2019s, respiratory illness \u2013 and recent\nstudies have found one more possible correlation: liver cancer. Here\u2019s what you\nneed to know about gum disease in Longmont and its connection to a\nlife-threatening disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Gum Disease?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your mouth is filled with bacteria that, if not controlled\nwith good oral hygiene, can enter the gums and cause an infection. The earliest\nstage of gum disease is gingivitis, which can cause bleeding, swelling, and\nredness. If gingivitis isn\u2019t treated in a timely manner, it\u2019ll become\nperiodontitis, a much more severe condition that can ultimately result in tooth\nloss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is Gum Disease Linked to Liver Cancer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A recent study in the United Kingdom found that those with unhealthy\ngums were 75% more likely to develop liver cancer. The goal was to examine the\nrelationship between oral health and specific gastrointestinal cancers (which\nare cancers that involve the digestive system); such cases were the cause of\n37% of all cancer deaths in 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It should be noted that while the link between gum disease\nand liver cancer is apparently quite strong, a causal relationship hasn\u2019t been\nconfirmed yet. A person\u2019s behavior and their environment also need to be taken\ninto account; smoking, nutrition, and alcohol are all risk factors that are\ncommon between the two conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Keeping My Gums Healthy Protect My Liver?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s not certain that avoiding gum disease will prevent\nliver cancer from occurring, but it will certainly help promote good overall\nhealth. You can decrease the chance of an oral infection by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Brushing at least twice day. You may consider\nbringing your toothbrush to work so that you can brush after lunch. Don\u2019t\nforget to pay attention to the gumline; bacteria can easily accumulate in that\narea.<\/li><li>Floss daily. You\u2019ll need to be sure you can\ncomfortably clean between every tooth; if you have trouble using traditional\nstring floss, interdental brushes and water picks may be easier to use.<\/li><li>Eat plenty of vegetables. Onions can help\nneutralize oral bacteria, and leafy greens are filled with nutrients that\nprotect against irritation and infection. Crunchy vegetables such as carrots\nand celery can act as natural toothbrushes that help remove plaque from the\nteeth.<\/li><li>See your dentist twice a year. They\u2019ll be able\nto treat gingivitis in its earliest stages and can help thoroughly clean areas\nyou might have missed on your own.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you notice the signs of gum disease in your mouth, make\nan appointment with a dentist in Longmont as soon as possible. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/gum-disease-treatment.html\">swift\ntreatment<\/a> can make recovery easier \u2013 and it can help protect you against\nlarger health issues later!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Longmont Complete Dentistry, Drs. James Maurer and Dan\nMaurer provide families with quality dental care. Dr. James has been practicing\ndentistry for over two decades, and Dr. Dan is proud to be working alongside\nhis father. They offer gum disease treatment as well as other forms of\npreventive dentistry. To schedule an appointment, visit their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or\ncall (303) 772-7000.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The systemic oral connection describes how problems in your mouth can be tied to health issues throughout your body. In particular, unhealthy gums have already been linked to several conditions \u2013 heart problems, Alzheimer\u2019s, respiratory illness \u2013 and recent studies have found one more possible correlation: liver cancer. 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