Gum treatment may lower prostate inflammation and UTI risk
NCT ID NCT07438184
First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study looked at whether deep cleaning of the gums (non-surgical periodontal therapy) could reduce prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels and urinary tract infections in men with both gum disease and chronic prostatitis or recurrent UTIs. Sixty men were split into three groups: one received gum treatment, one got only oral hygiene advice, and one had no gum care. Researchers measured PSA and urine infections over 120 days to see if treating gum inflammation helps the prostate.
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University of Salamanca
Salamanca, Spain
What this could mean
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Active substance
non-surgical periodontal therapy (deep cleaning of gums)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to improve prostate health and reduce urinary infections in men with gum disease.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants. The link between gum treatment and prostate health is still uncertain, and results may not apply to everyone.
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