Treating Gum Disease Might Help Prostate Symptoms

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By Robert Preidt

HealthDay Reporter

FRIDAY, May 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Treating gum disease may help reduce symptoms of prostate inflammation, which can make urination difficult, a small study suggests.

Previous research has shown a link between gum disease and prostate inflammation -- called prostatitis.

The study included 27 men, age 21 and older, who had prostatitis and moderate to severe gum disease. The men underwent treatment for gum disease and showed significant improvement in their gums within four to eight weeks, the study authors said.


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The men received no treatment for their prostatitis, but symptoms of the condition improved in 21 of 27 of them after their gum disease was treated, according to the study published recently in the journal Dentistry.

"This study shows that if we treat the gum disease, it can improve the symptoms of prostatitis and the quality of life for those who have the disease," corresponding author Dr. Nabil Bissada, chair of periodontics at Case Western Reserve University in
Cleveland, said in a university news release.

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Gum disease affects more than the mouth. It also can cause inflammation in other parts of the body, Bissada said. Previous research at Case Western had found a link between gum disease and fetal deaths, heart disease and rheumatoid arthritis, the
researchers said.

Bissada said he wants to make gum disease treatment a standard part of treatment for prostate disease, much like dental checkups are advised before heart surgery or for women who are pregnant or considering pregnancy.

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Gum Disease Linked to Prostatitis

by AIOH | Jun 15, 2015 | Blog |

Gum Disease Linked to Prostatitis
Inflammation of the prostate (also called prostatitis) is a relatively common issue affecting about 12 percent of men, and it's the most common prostate-related health issue in men under age 50. It's been associated with a whole host of potential causes,
including soft catheter use, bacterial infection, nerve problems - even parasitic infection. So why talk about prostate problems in a dental blog?
Because a study recently published in the journal Dentistry has suggested a new cause for prostatitis: Gum disease .

Multiple studies have linked periodontal disease with plenty of systemic health risks, including heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, stroke and low fetal birth weight (and of course, tooth loss). But the current study from researchers at Case
Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and the Departments of Urology and Pathology at University Hospitals Case Medical Center are the first to establish a clear link between gum disease and prostate infection.

The study looked at 27 men with prostatitis and moderate to severe gum disease. Each of the men underwent treatment for gum disease, showing significant improvement in their periodontal symptoms in just one to two months. While that result wasn't
surprising, what was surprising is that 21 of the 27 men also experienced improvement in the symptoms of prostatitis - even though they received no separate treatment for that condition. Plus, the study found men with more severe or advanced prostate
inflammation benefited the most.

At the end of the study, the researcher were so impressed by the association between periodontal care and the reduction in prostate symptoms, they hope to make gum disease exams and treatments a part of the regular standard of care for men suffering from
prostate problems, just as gum disease evaluation and treatment is recommended for women who are considering becoming pregnant or for those who must undergo heart surgery.

Gum Disease and the Risks to Overall Health

There are plenty of bacteria in the mouth - about 200 to 300 different types . Many of these bacteria are essential for breaking down food products and maintaining a healthy balance in the mouth to help prevent tooth decay and gum disease. But some of
these tiny organisms can build up to levels that become harmful to teeth and gums, causing decay and periodontal disease including gingivitis, the earliest stage of gum disease, and periodontitis, the later stage.

Gum disease develops when sticky plaque on tooth surfaces turns to hard tartar, providing an ideal place for bacteria to hide and multiply. And because tartar tends to build up along gum lines where it's difficult to brush, it's easy for bacteria to get
beneath the gum and into the blood stream. From there, it's a quick "ride" to the rest of the body and its organs and tissues, including the prostate gland and heart.

Do you have gum disease?

Unfortunately, the answer is most likely "yes." In fact, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate about half of all adults in the U.S. have gum disease , the leading cause of adult tooth loss in this country. The only way to know
for sure if you have gum disease and how serious it may be is to schedule an exam with a periodontist. Unlike your family dentist, a periodontist is specifically trained in uncovering gum disease in its earliest stages, even before symptoms like swollen,
tender gums start to appear. Having an exam - and getting any necessary treatment - as early as possible is the best way to ensure you keep your teeth and avoid potential health risks like prostate inflammation, heart disease, stroke and other medical
problems.


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