Saturday, April 5, 2014

Brain Eating Zombie of the Day

Dr David Conway

Study identifies 'new risks' for mouth and throat cancers
Poor oral health and irregular dental checks can increase the risk of oral cancer, a new study has found.
Yes, so have many old studies.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer report also found excessive use of mouthwash - more than three times a day - can also increase risk.
Yes, that's because most of them contain alcohol.   Alcohol does not "kill the germs".  See next quote.

Smoking, heavy drinking and "low socio-economic status" are established risk indicators of mouth and throat cancers.
That's because smoke particulates and alcohol deteriorate the gums over time.  Allows infection.

"All that's necessary in general is good regular brushing with a fluoride toothpaste and flossing combined with regular check-ups by a dentist”
Now that may be an improvement in behavior for your target audience (English people), but it's not true.  That is definitely not adequate advice to prevent periodontal infection and the cancers you are discussing.
 
SSDD.