A study done by researchers has revealed the link between gum disease and gastrointestinal cancer. And even worse, it has been linked to cancer-related death. Periodontitis, or gum disease, is characterized by the inflammation of the tissue surrounding the base of the teeth, or the gum. In more advanced stages, periodontitis might lead to the destruction of the gums and even begin to attack the bone that holds teeth in place.
Recently, researchers revealed that Treponema denticola , the bacteria that cause periodontitis might also be able to cause pancreatic cancer. The link between disease bacteria and cancer tumor Treponema denticola and pancreatic cancer tumors share an enzyme called Trponema denticola chymotrypsin-like proteinase (Td-CTLP). Presence of this enzyme in the mouth acts as the boosting agent in the development of gum disease. Td-CTLP activates other enzymes like…
