Failing to brush your teeth properly could increase the risk of dying prematurely from cancer, researchers claim.
They found a link between high levels of dental plaque, or bacteria, and dying from cancer up to 13 years earlier than might otherwise be expected.
Those with the most bacteria on the surface of their teeth and gums had an 80 per cent increased risk of premature death.
Poor brushing of teeth linked to premature cancer deaths as bacteria increase risk by up to 80%
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