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Why Your Teeth Often Need More Care Than Just Brushing And Flossing…

August 9, 2012 by Dave

Quick Facts:

better care for your teethDid you know that the number one cause of tooth loss is gum disease?

Did you know that 3 out of every 4 people have gum disease? (75%)

You can ask any dental professional and they will likely agree with the above facts.

So what is going on here?

You can learn more from this video.

Regular Brushing and Flossing Are Often Not Enough

Although you should definitely still continue to brush and floss daily, they may not be enough to protect your teeth and your dental health.

The reason I say that is tied into the quick facts above.

Most of the people I know brush and floss and I am willing to guess the same is true for your circle of friends and acquaintances as well.

Yet, despite that, I also know that, according to the statistics, about 7 out of every 10 of the people I know have a gum disease problem – whether they know it or not.

In fact, if you were to ask ten people, you would be lucky to find even 1 that knows they have gum disease.   In reality, we know that number is closer to 7 out of every 10 people.

There is a huge disconnect.

Since gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss, those folks are in for trouble, particular if they don’t know and / or do nothing to stop its progression.

Education and action are the keys.

While there is still enough bone and tissue to hold the teeth up, it is not too late control the problem and protect the bone and tissue that you have left.

Even if you have lost one or more teeth already,  perhaps you can save the rest?

Gum Disease Is Not An Aging Disease

Many people mistakenly think they don’t have to worry about gum disease until they are very old.   That is simply not the case.    You can be 6-years-old and have gum disease.

This mistaken perception is very harmful  because it makes us complacent.    “I don’t have to worry about this until later.”

In fact, the opposite is true.

The reason for this misconception is that over time the damage accumulates,  more and more of the supporting bone is destroyed by the disease process and more tissue recedes.

This is visibly obvious.   The disease was there before, you just didn’t notice the damage as it occurred slowly over time.   In other cases, it can progress more rapidly.

The reason people think this is an aging problem, is because most of the time, you don’t start to notice the accumulated damage until you are older!

But, the problem most likely started years and years ago.   If the person had known about the problem and how to protect themselves better, it could have made a major difference over time.

The Costs Of Doing Nothing

The costs of doing nothing are not limited to monetary losses.   There is also pain and recovery time after expensive treatments.   These treatments may also not do enough to restore a ‘natural’ appearance.

The costs of dental implants is quite high  and can range in the thousands of dollars.    That is just for one implant, what if you need more?

Implants come with problems of their own and may require repair down the road.   Dentures are not perfect either.

In fact, there is no equivalent to keeping your own natural teeth!

Even a relatively minor ‘deep cleaning’,  SRP, or Scaling and Root Planing Treatment often costs $1600.

More extensive dental surgeries can get quite expensive.   A single gum graft ( to replace lost tissue, assuming there is enough bone left) can cost $500 to $800.

As you may already know, dental insurance usually only covers a fraction of the costs.

So What Do You Do? 

Get educated.   Read the books:  How To Stop Gum Disease In 4 Easy Steps  and  What You Should Know About Gum Disease – They Layman’s Guide To Fighting Gum Disease   – Disclaimer:  I wrote both of them.

Watch this video

One of the key measurements that you need to be aware of are you periodontal pocket depths.

These are real, objective, measurements conducted by your dentist or hygienist.    They should be taking these measurement on every visits,  but I have found that many dental offices only do it infrequently.

You can simply ask them to do it on every visit.    Save the numbers and compare them to previous visits.

This is your real, objective way to track this problem.

What are you looking for?   Generally speaking, you want those pocket depths to be 3mm or smaller.   Most dental practitioners will feel that your gums are healthy in that case.    If the depths are greater than 3mm,  most dental practitioners will be inclined to say there is a problem growing.

When the pockets are bigger, enough bacteria can accumulate to cause damage.  They secrete their acidic byproducts byproducts which can destroy the supporting bone structure under your tissue.   When this goes to far you have eroded gum tissue.   When things get worse, the teeth can become loose and even fall out.

That is the danger.   So keep an eye on your pocket depths.  If they are already bigger, start to work on making them smaller.   If they are not bigger, work to keep them at the minimal level or below!

In this way, you vastly increase your chances of keeping your teeth for a lifetime of good service.   In addition,  you increase your chance of avoiding expense, pain and recovery time after costly treatments

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PS:  Watch this video for one of the most helpful tools I have come across!   Used properly, it can be a big help with keeping those periodontal pocket depths in check!

*This information is presented in general terms only.  For specific questions about your unique dental health situation, see your dentist or doctor for help and answers. 

 

 

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Filed Under: blogger, Dental, Health Tagged With: gum disease, gum disease video, stopping gum disease

Obama Mentions Gum Disease and Heart Disease…

February 19, 2010 by Dave

I did not see the President’s speech at all, but I can see by the activity on twitter that he mentioned the relationship between gum disease and heart disease and something about flossing.

While flossing is certainly a useful practice and everyone SHOULD floss and brush daily, it is important to note that flossing and brushing are not always enough to prevent gum disease. In fact, chances are that many people will develop the disease anyway.

How do I know this? I know by the statistics that dental professionals agree upon. Up to 75% of people in the United States have some gum disease Right NOW!

While Mr. Obama is correct in that researchers have noted this connection, he may not be aware that flossing might not be the ultimate solution to stopping or preventing gum disease.

However, I’m very delighted that he mentioned the connection and I hope that people will soon learn that there are many other connections between gum disease and other diseases too!

Sincerely,

David Snape

Author: What You Should Know about Gum Disease

Additional resources for those concerned about what they can do about preventing or stopping the progression of gum disease, starting today!

Book: What You Should Know about Gum Disease

Book on Amazon

Useful tools for fighting gum disease: https://www.ToothyGrinsStore.com (especially the hydrofloss)

e-book on fighting gum disease: https://www.Gingivitiskiller.com

Free report: https://www.HowToStopGumDisease.com

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: gingivitis, gum disease

Just How Much Do You Know about Gingivitis and Gum Disease?

December 24, 2009 by Dave

For many people, gingivitis is a dreaded condition associated with loss of teeth and bleeding gums. It is actually a mild form of periodontal disease.

Perhaps as many as 75 to 80% of people have some gingivitis or gum disease right now! A good prognosis is necessary for effective prevention and treatment.

If left unattended, it can lead to bad breath, bleeding gums, tooth loss and canker sores among others. And these are just some of the milder complications or consequences associated with it. Many systemic disease have also been associated with the bacteria that enter the blood from disease gum tissue.

So how do you prevent it? The one thing about gingivitis and evenmore advanced gum diseases is that they are often not attended to until later.
Hence, it is usually already present before it can be arrested or stopped in its tracks.

The good news is that it can often be prevented from progressing.
There are actually quite a few ways to ensure that you prevent the onset of this disease.

The best one you can do from home is to use an oral irrigator, like the hydro floss.

An oxygenated, pH balanced mouthwash such as the therabreath brand can also be helpful.

Be advised that you may need more than one approach to deal effectively with the problem.

On the professional side it is important to get a regular prophylaxis at least twice a year. It will not only be for the purpose of cleaning your teeth, it will also be useful for getting a diagnosis on your gums and whether or not you are showing symptoms of this condition.

You also want to make sure that you deal with dry mouth, often caused by a lack of hydration. This can be exacerbated or caused by increased physical activities such as working out. Even taking certain types of medications can cause this dryness. Just make sure you prevent dry mouth to prevent rapid bacterial growth

*Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only and does not intend to advise upon, diagnose or treat any health problem whatsoever. If you have or think you might have a health problem, visit your doctor or dentist for advice, diagnosis and treatment The USFDA has not evaluated statements about products in this article.

Filed Under: All Posts, Dental, Health Tagged With: gingivitis, gum disease

How Much Do You Know about Sinusitis and Halitosis?

December 3, 2009 by Dave

Halitosis has really become an issue for people who practice proper hygiene. With all the products available in the market today, having unhealthy gums and teeth when paired with foul smelling mouth odor is a mortal sin.

You have to understand that there are different reasons for having halitosis and one could be due to dental problems. Several other reasons could be the medications you take for a certain condition and the kind of foods you eat.

These causes of bad breath are reversible. When dental problem is the issue, your dentist is always within reach – it can be costly to pay a visit to a dental pro but it becomes your best option when you have multiple decaying teeth. Try therabreath products – they are oxygenated and pH balanced.

With the issue of foods like garlic and onion – it will clear overnight. Many dentists advise the use of alcohol-free mouthwash for a safer and more effective rinse. A portable oral irrigator may be helpful – it’s easy to carry and can be placed in a purse or convenience bag.

Sinusitis could also be a cause of halitosis as the airway is affected. The person needs to breathe through the mouth, it adds up to the drying up of the oral cavity and thus become a breeding ground for anaerobic bacteria. The mucous also never clears up so it encourages the bacteria to multiply and later on lead to abscess or pus formation.

Can you imagine how that would manifest when the only exit for that smell is your mouth. It could really be repulsive but you become helpless the situation is out of control. It is time to consult your medical professional to correct your sinusitis problem. Halitosis can still be reversible at this point but the treatment may be more complicated. Learn more about this important topic.

Scott W.

Get Your free Report: https://www.HowToStopGumDisease.com

Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only. It is not intended to render advice, diagnosis or treatment. Visit your dentist or doctor for advice, diagnosis and treatment. The USFDA has not evaluated statements about any products in this article.

Filed Under: Bad Breath, Health, Life, Other Tagged With: gum disease, halitosis, sinusitis

Do You Have Gum Disease Too?

November 13, 2009 by Dave

avoid gum diseaseMany people have some form of gum disease, perhaps as many as 80% of people living on this planet.

The mayo clinic states that by age 65 – 95% of people have some form of gum disease.

However, this does not have to be the case. There is nothing wrong with going to get your teeth cleaned every three months.

What you do at home is far more important, however.

The reason why is because the plaque that houses the harmful bacteria builds up every day. Therefore, to effectively stop the progression of gum disease, you must disrupt this plaque every day.

The longer the plaque is left intact, the more of the ‘bad’ or anaerobic bacteria will grow. The more they grow – the more toxic waste products they dump onto your teeth and gums.

These waste products can contribute to both cavities and gum disease.

If brushing and flossing alone were effective then it stands to reason that up to 80% of the population would NOT have some form of gum disease.

Therefore, it also stands to reason that you need more than just brushing, flossing and using a mouth rinse to prevent the progression of this disease to more serious forms.

The anaerobic bacteria that cause these problems do not like oxygen – therefore use an oxygenated mouthwash.

The anaerobic bacteria do like an acidic mouth – as is created by eating acidic foods and not taking steps to adjust your mouth pH afterwards. A pH balanced mouthwash will help with this as will chewing xylitol gum.

There are many additional things you can do to aid your dental health. Your dentist is correct, many much more serious disease have been linked to periodontal disease. Even ancient civilizations recognized that the health of the mouth reflected the health of the body! Most people want to look at a horse’s teeth before buying him…

You can stop the progression of this disease by taking the right actions and by educating yourself about what else you can do besides regular brushing and flossing. At the early stages you can have a very, very good chance of preventing things from progressing to a more advanced stage.

Educate yourself and you can have health gums and teeth for a lifetime!

Read more about this topic at https://www.ToothyGrinsStore.com/book

This book is called: What You Should Know about Gum Disease and is also available at major online booksellers.

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*Disclaimer: This article is for information and entertainment purposes only. If you have or think you might have a dental health problem, visit your periodontists for advice, diagnosis and treatment. The USFDA has not evaluted statements about any products mentioned.

Filed Under: Bad Breath Tagged With: gingivitis, gum disease, periodontal disease

What You Should Know about Gum Disease – Now Available on Amazon

June 26, 2009 by Dave

book

Click here To Get What You Should Know about Gum Disease on Amazon

Synopsis:

Aside from being the number one cause of tooth loss, can gum disease kill you? Ongoing research continues to point to the likelihood of a connection between gum disease and other serious diseases such as heart attack, stroke, diabetes, lung infections and low birth weight, pre-term babies. As research continues, it is likely that even more connections will be discovered.

What You Should Know about Gum Disease is truly the layman’s guide to fighting gum disease. Written in easy to understand language, it explains in detail what every human being with gum tissue (everyone) should know. This guide goes beyond mere brushing and flossing and discusses tools, concepts, techniques and knowledge that will help you to defeat gum disease or prevent it from visiting your mouth in the first place.

The author draws upon and shares personal experiences and success in fighting gum disease as well as the struggle to understand what affects so many people today. This is a book written by a layman for the benefit of non professionals as well as professionals around the world.

Gum disease, a plague that has haunted mankind for thousands of years, is still with us today. It doesn’t show any signs of leaving. Low estimates are that forty percent of the human population has some form of gum disease right now. Higher estimates put that number at eighty percent.

A popular clinic’s website indicates that as many as ninety-five percent of the adult population will have some form of gum disease by age sixty-five. Yet, it has also been found in young children. With these odds, chances are high that What You Should Know about Gum Disease will serve you well.

You do not have to accept gumdisease as an inevitable consequence of aging. Learn what you can do, starting today, to begin fighting an existing case of gum disease or preventing gum disease from visiting your mouth in the first place.

If four to eight out of every ten people have some form of gum disease, it is possible that you or someone in your family is one of them. This book promises to provide information that your dentist either did not know or did not have the time to tell you about. In fact, many dentists may learn a few things about gum disease and fighting it that they were previously unaware of.

Endorsed by a periodontist, a dentist, two physicians and one hygienist, What You Should Know about Gum Disease is ever respectful to the dental profession. It always refers the patient back to the doctor and encourages understanding, communication and compliance between them.

In fact, many dentists may want this book in their waiting room to enhance patient education. They may wish to give this book to every new patient who walks through the door to help patients better understand what gum disease is and what they can do about it at home. This will help initiate discussion and a higher degree and willingness for compliance with the doctor’s home care plan. It can not get much better than this for the concerned doctor or the patient!

Even so, What You Should Know about Gum Disease remains layman friendly both in terminology and readability. This is a book that is a helpful companion to the individual. This book is your friend. It is a lifetime companion that you and everyone else should want on the bookshelf. It is truly your guide to fighting gum disease.

This book is also available here and here.

Filed Under: All Posts, announcements, Books, Dental, education, Family, Health Tagged With: gingivitis, gum disease, periodontal disease, what you should know about gum disease

Special Deal on Bad Breath and Gum Disease Fighting Products – Buy 2 Get One Free

April 30, 2009 by Dave

Not sure how this one slipped past my radar until now, but it happens sometimes. I always try to tell you about the good deals out there.

There is a sale right now, buy 2 get one free. Here are the products that are on sale:

–> https://tinyurl.com/cka9c8

You can get some good deals now, but the sale is ending soon.

Specifically for gum disease, look for anything labeled Perio Therapy –

These are the gum disease fighting mouthwashes and toothpastes.

What is special about them?

They have pecially formulated oxygenated compounds.

If you have read my book, then you already know about the Perio Therapy formulas.

If not – The bacteria responsible for gum disease are anaerobic in nature. Oxygen kills them.

There are very few mouthwashes on the market that have oxygenated compounds in them. Perio Therapy is one of them.

Perio Therapy formulas also contain other powerful ingredients such as zinc and pyrophosphates – pyrophosphates are for stopping / reducing plaque build up.

And you’ll be happy to know that Therabreath sells my book as well. (though it is not part of the special)

Check out the Perio Therapy and other products on special at:

https://tinyurl.com/cka9c8 <–

Hint: They have lots of bad breath fighting products too – including those for fighting your dog’s bad breath!

But hurry, the counter on their website says the sale ends in less than 14 hours at the time I sent this message was posted (11:33 AM 4/30/2009)

Let me know if you have any questions!

Tip: Try using one of the coupons at https://www.therabreathcoupon.com to increase your savings further.

I’m not 100% sure that works, but I think it might… Can’t hurt to try.

David Snape Author: What You Should Know about Gum Disease

 

** This post is for information purposes only and does not seek to advise on, treat or diagnose gum disease or any other health condition. If you have gum disease or any other health condition contact your periodontist or doctor for advice, diagnosis and treatment. The USFDA has not evaluated statements about products made in this post.

Filed Under: Bad Breath Tagged With: Bad Breath, coupons, discounts, gingivitis, gum disease, perio-therapy, periodontal disease, sales, thera-breath, therabreath

Oral Care Products – Which Should I Choose?

March 31, 2009 by Dave

Dental health is very important.  Many people lose a tooth or many teeth to gum disease.

Even after this happens, many people remain unaware that the cause of the tooth loss was gum disease.

Various factors make it complicated for the public to discover and understand this basic fact.

Preventing the ravages of gum disease is something that all of us should be interested in.

Each person is unique and it takes varying degrees of work / extra work for each individual.

If brushing and flossing were all that was needed, then it does not make sense that up to 75% of people have gum disease right now.

This 75% number is something that general speaking, most dental practitioners will readily agree with and tell you if you ask them.

This article is about the Hydro Floss Oral Irrigator and it is based on my personal experiences. The Hydro Floss is something that has value and should be discussed.

A long time ago now, my dental professional was very concerned about the state of health of my gum tissue. Her hygienist agreed that I needed some specialized attention. They were business like and stern as they explained what was needed.

Their plan involved something called a ‘scaling and root planing’. This is also referred to as a SRP.

I didn’t like the sound of what I was hearing. It just didn’t sound like it was something that I wanted to go through.

The hygienist explained that they would go down below the gumline with some special tools to scrape built up tartar / calculus. She would also ‘smooth’ the root to get rid of rough spots that allow for the accumulation of plaque build up.

That didn’t sound too pleasant to me, not even a little bit. She said that I didn’t need to worry about anything because she could use medication to make my gums go numb.

I thought, “Great, you need to make my gums numb. I wonder how much it is going to hurt when the medicine wears off?”

She explained that should I decide not to have this therapy, they could not be held accountable for what could happen to my teeth. I needed to signify that I understood that by signing a waiver. Could things get any worse?

Candidly speaking, I imagined that I was becoming the victim of some slick marketing tactics. It was hard for me to see the request to sign a waiver as anything more than a trick.

Then came the part that made up my mind. The assistant stated that I should start on this today, instead of having my regular routine cleaning done.

The reason she gave was that insurance might not pay for as much of this treatment later, so it would be best to just do it now. I thought that there was no possible way I was going to do this without thinking it over.

I saw or felt one of those big warning signs in my mind that indicated, “Don’t do this!” I said that I did not want the treatment. Apparently, she felt that I didn’t need to sign the waiver after all.

The entire predicament seemed very surreal to me. There had to be another way for my gums to be healthy again.

Later, I found out that a person I know had this protocol done to her. She told me that she was unhappy with the outcome.

I hunted around for a possible solution. I stumbled upon the Hydro Floss oral irrigator. I sent away for one.

When it arrived I was very hopeful. For some reason, they were supposed to send me a video with the HydroFloss but it was not to be found in the package.

I sent a note off, asking for the video that was not included in the package. There was no problem from that point on and it was mailed to me. I felt upbeat after watching the video.

I just knew there was a good chance this was at least part of the answer I was looking for. Because of that, I had no problem working with it more than a couple of times each day.

About five months after that, it was time to see the dentist again. What happened next delighted me beyond belief.

Both the dentist and the hygienist examined my mouth and gums. They both agreed that I was looking a whole lot better and that I didn’t need their SRP treatment after all.

I cannot begin to tell you the relief I felt. I continue to use the Hydro Floss every day, except when out of town.

Take a gander at my signature box below and you will find a link to a coupon for a great deal on the HydroFloss. Is the Hydro Floss worth it? In my opinion, based on my experience, it is.

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Filed Under: Health Tagged With: dental health, gum disease, hydrofloss, oral irrigation, oral irrigator

My Book is Now Being Sold Directly by Therabreath!

March 16, 2009 by Dave

My book is now being sold directly by the people at Therabreath.

You can see it here.

This is personally exciting for me because it amounts to a major pat on the back and third party validation.

The value of this book is very high. And to have others start to recognize it is very gratifying.

There are many problems in the world today. This is book is not just a book about Gum Disease.

This book provides valuable insight into the human condition and the world around us.

This is a book that everyone should have on their shelf!

Click here to see the book on Therabreath’s site!

Comment below!

 

Thank you for your support!

David Snape

Filed Under: All Posts, announcements, Bad Breath, Dental, Health, Humanity Tagged With: bleeding gums, book, Books, gingivitis, gum disease, healthy gum tissue., healthy gums, Life, periodontal disease, understanding life

Gingivitis Book is Now on Barnes & Noble

October 10, 2008 by Dave

What You Should Know about Gum Disease is also available on the Barnes & Noble website:

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Filed Under: Books, Dental, Health Tagged With: gingivitis, gum disease, periodontal disease

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