Tooth loss strongly linked to risk of esophageal, head and neck,...

Courtesy EurekAlert! - Chemistry, Physics and Materials Sciences  Tue, 05/13/2008 - 23:00

(American Association for Cancer Research) Studying thousands of patients, Japanese researchers have found a strong link between tooth loss and increased risk of three cancers -- esophageal, head and neck, and lung.

They suggest that preservation of teeth may decrease risk of developing these diseases.

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