Le by An Dental on Instagram: "Most women remember their yearly mammogram. But very few realise that gum health is part of overall women’s health too. Recent studies show that breast cancer is more common in women with periodontal disease compared to those with healthy gums. This doesn’t mean gum disease causes breast cancer — but it highlights an important oral–systemic health link. When gums are chronically inflamed, oral bacteria — especially Fusobacterium nucleatum — can enter the bloodstrea

Dr. Joseph Salhab on Instagram: "Bad breath might be more than just embarrassing—it could be a warning sign. Fusobacterium nucleatum is a bacteria that lives in your mouth, especially in plaque and infected gums. Scientists have discovered this same bacteria in colon cancer tumors, and it’s not just hanging out there by accident. Research shows that F. nucleatum can actually travel from your mouth to your intestines, where it helps cancer cells grow and spread. Studies found way more of this bac