{"id":186,"date":"2019-06-05T18:30:13","date_gmt":"2019-06-05T18:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chestercountydentalarts.com\/blog\/?p=186"},"modified":"2019-07-05T18:31:47","modified_gmt":"2019-07-05T18:31:47","slug":"gum-disease-in-coatesville-liver-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chestercountydentalarts.com\/blog\/gum-disease-in-coatesville-liver-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn How Gum Disease in Coatesville Can Put You at Risk for Liver Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"\"anIf you know much about gum disease in Coatesville<\/a>, you\u2019re probably already aware of the signs and symptoms associated with it. From bleeding gums to the possibility of bone and tooth loss, it can be a quickly progressing problem if left untreated. But what you might not know is how connected it is to your overall health, especially your liver. If you have gum disease, take some time to read on to find out if you might be at an increased risk for developing liver cancer.\r\n\r\n\r\n

How is Gum Disease Tied to Liver Cancer?<\/h2>\r\nIn a study conducted by researchers from the Centre of Public Health at Queen\u2019s University Belfast in the United Kingdom, individuals who are living with gum disease and who experience bleeding gums or loose teeth have a 75% increased risk of liver cancer.\r\n\r\nHow can this be?\r\n\r\nOf the more than 469,000 people included in the study, more than 4,000 developed gastrointestinal cancer, and of that number, 13% reported poor oral health when the study began.\r\n\r\nAlthough analysis discovered there is no link between oral health and overall risk of gastrointestinal cancer, as researchers examined cancer of specific organs, they noticed a link between poor oral health and cancer of liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts. In fact, those who had poor oral health were 75% more likely to develop hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common adult cancer that begins in the liver.\r\n\r\nResearchers are unsure why the two are linked but suggest it may be gut bacteria or another disease such as cirrhosis or hepatitis that impair the liver\u2019s functionality and can cause bacteria to live longer.\r\n

What Can You Do to Prevent Gum Disease?<\/h2>\r\nWhether you are concerned about developing gum disease or you are currently battling the disease right now, there are steps you can take to prevent and stop the progression, some of which include:\r\n