Dental cavities may have an unexpected twist for good. A study by the University of Buffalo researchers have discovered a link between dental cavities that reduce the risk of head and neck cancer. The results are surprising and the researchers are trying to connect the links while addressing the consequences of both the dental cavities and cancer.
Dental cavities (or caries) are caused by tooth decay. This is when the bacteria present in the mouth make lactic acids that strip away minerals in the tooth by fermenting carbohydrates. According to the researchers from the University at Buffalo, NY, previous studies have shown the bacteria that causes tooth decay is linked to an immune response, which may be protective against cancer.
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