THE May 2010 WHOLE TOOTH FORMAN DENTAL NEWSLETTER Is Periodontal disease linked to Prostatitis? In a paper published in the Journal of Periodontology researches from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and University Hospitals Case Medical Centre discuss their new evidence. The researchers compared two markers: the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) used to measure inflammation levels in prostate disease, and clinical attachment level (CAL) of the gums and teeth, which can be an indicator for periodontitis. Patients with healthy prostates will have a PSA level of less than 4.0ng/ml levels. Higher levels can be an indication of inflammation or malignancy. A CAL level above 2.7 is an indication of periodontal disease. Both prostatitis and periodontitis produce high levels of inflammation. Online & in Print The study divided the participants into two groups: Those with high PSA levels for moderate to severe prostatitis or a malignancy and those with PSA levels below 4.0 ng/ml. All had not had dental work done for at least 3 months and were give an examination to measure the gum health. Like more information, visit our BLOG http://smileswithdrmike.blogspot.com or see our monthly column in the Vaughan Citizen! continued on back... A Note from Dr. Mike As I sit and write this months newsletter I can’t help reflect on the weekend we just past. After beautiful April, May as turned out so far to be cooler and rainier than I would have liked. The Victoria Day weekend is just about here and I am even more hopeful for the good weather. Just as we can’t always predict the weather; so it is that we cannot always what will happen in our mouths and how what happens in our mouth can impact the rest or our body. I read two interesting articles recently that I have summarized and I hope you find the information interesting as well. Please let us know if you have any questions about your oral health and how it relates to the rest of your body or how we can help you become as healthy as possible. A Note Dr. From Mike Dr. Mike 2200 Rutherford Rd., Ste 1, Vaughan, ON 905.303.9355 Dental Care for the Entire Family ©2010 Forman Dental Care. All rights reserved. www.formandental.com The study found that those with the most severe form of the prostatitis also showed signs for periodontitis. Periodontitis is also linked to heart disease, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. This study gives us just one more reason to keep our mouths healthy to promote total body health. Special Oﬀers Summer Invisalign Promotion Start your invisalign case in the months of June, July or August receive a $600 towards your invisalign treatment. (Offer valid on full treatments only). Dr. Mike Recommends... Tooth Whitening Diabetics who already have kidney damage should be careful taking vitamin B supplements. A recent article in the Globe and Mail looked at a recent study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. Diabetics often take vitamin B to offset their risk of heart disease and stroke. The study showed that in diabetics patients who already have kidney damage, that the risk of heart disease and stroke is actually increased along with further kidney damage when high doses of the vitamin are used. The authors of the study recommend that diabetics who have existing kidney damage should not take high doses of vitamin B. Vitamin B in multi-vitamins are considered okay. The authors feel that it is the existing kidney damage that dose not allow the kidneys to flush out the vitamin, leading to a toxic build-up. Patients should check their vitamin B level with their medical doctor to determine if they have a deficiency and if supplements would be beneficial. $50 off at-home tooth whitening, normally $250 $100 off in-office tooth whitening, normally $750 Forman Dental Care looks forward to helping you achieve the best smile possible. Not sure what you can do with your smile? Call for a complimentary consultation and we will guide you. Referral Rewards Rewarding you for your referrals Referrals are the life force in any business, but at Forman Dental, we like to recognize and reward those patients who refer. There is no greater form of satisfaction than to know that our patients are confident in the services we provide and so confident they refer their friends and family. REWARD YOURSELF. REFER TODAY. Now, when you refer patients to us you receive Forman Dental Dollars. Redeemable redeemable for Vaughan Mills gift certificates or towards dental products and service provided by Forman Dental. REWARD YOURSELF. ACT TODAY. 2200 Rutherford Road, Ste 1, Vaughan, ON L4K 5V2 (905) 303-9355 Visit us on the web at www.FormanDental.com ©2010 Forman Dental Care. All rights reserved. www.formandental.com