Does plaque cause cancer?
People get tired of the dentist telling them that it is important to brush their teeth but there are important pieces of information that might influence you to keep your teeth clean. Today's piece is from an observational study published in the British Medical Journal Online which suggests higher rates of cancer may be associated with poorer oral hygiene. This is in addition to the known link of gum disease with cardiovascular disease. So if you were thinking about getting slack with your brushing, it is good motivation to get your brush out now.