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KirisMum · 04-07-2011, 06:00 PM

Well, I'm toast, then. I've suffered from serious gum disease since my twenties, have had periodontal surgery a couple of times, and am NOT nearly as conscientious about flossing as I should be. I'm now in my late 50s, cancer free to the best of my knowledge, yet my 26-year-old daughter, who has always been obsessive about her dental care, brushes and flosses several times daily, and has the most excellent teeth and gums--not to mention smile--you could dream of, is battling Stage 2, grade 3, Node positive, er+, pr+, her2+++ IDC and DCIS, with all her (and her medical team's) might.

There may well be a connection, but I highly doubt it's cause and effect. (I haven't had any heart attacks, either, as far as I can recollect. But I do think I may dig out that waterpik... ;-) )

04-07-2011, 06:00 PM	#7
KirisMum Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 186	Re: Interesting...on the Dr. Oz show today Well, I'm toast, then. I've suffered from serious gum disease since my twenties, have had periodontal surgery a couple of times, and am NOT nearly as conscientious about flossing as I should be. I'm now in my late 50s, cancer free to the best of my knowledge, yet my 26-year-old daughter, who has always been obsessive about her dental care, brushes and flosses several times daily, and has the most excellent teeth and gums--not to mention smile--you could dream of, is battling Stage 2, grade 3, Node positive, er+, pr+, her2+++ IDC and DCIS, with all her (and her medical team's) might. There may well be a connection, but I highly doubt it's cause and effect. (I haven't had any heart attacks, either, as far as I can recollect. But I do think I may dig out that waterpik... ;-) )