Pregnant women should take particular care to maintain good oral health. Not only do hormonal changes put pregnant women at increased risk for gum disease, but this gum disease can pose serious health risks for the developing baby.
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Good oral hygiene habits are important for preventing tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath, but researchers are also finding surprising links between oral care and certain cancers. Links between gum disease and pancreatic cancer were first noted by a research team lead by Dr. Dominique Michaud from Harvard School of Public Health in Boston.
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