Good for your gums
Posted Monday, January 29, 2007 at 02:52PM
One more reason to finally start flossing: A new study from the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests that gum disease might increase your risk for pancreatic cancer, the fourth-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health studied data on about 48,000 men, finding that those with periodontal disease had a 63 percent higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer than those with healthy teeth and gums.
To safeguard your gums and possibly lower your cancer risk, use a ThisNext-approved floss each time you brush your teeth. Some smart choices: superminty Glide Comfort Plus Floss, GUM Eez-Thru Flossers (dubbed “as good as [flossing] gets” by Caryl Chinn), and AP-24 Gentle Action Dental Floss (“Never had a cavity, don’t plan on getting one!” boasts shopcaster Hannah Teter). Or try the recently ThisNext-blog-featured Reach Clean Paste Floss, of which Matt Nando says: “I doubted, but am converted. This kicks major butt.”
liz
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