Treating gum disease prevents prostate disease - Tooronga Family Dentistry in Glen Iris

Previous studies have found a link between gum disease and prostatitis, a disease that inflames the gland that produces semen. Since gum disease not only affects the mouth, its effects are systemic and can cause inflammation in various parts of the body. In a study done at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine on men already diagnosed with prostate malformations, it has been shown 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.

If you suffer from bleeding gums when you brush your teeth or eat it is not normal. Avoiding those areas when you brush or floss will not make it better. Leaving areas of your mouth untouched will only create a safe-haven for the bacteria and lead to the progression of the destructive effects of gum disease both in the mouth and the body as a whole. Please contact us to check your gums.