Another good reason to look after your teeth and gums

Now it seems there may be a link betwen having gum (periodontal) disease and bowel cancer. A type of bacterium associated with development of gum disease has been isolated from patients with colo-rectal cancer.

http://www.dentistry.co.uk/news/4859--Oral-health-Possible-link-between-gum-disease-and-bowel-cancer