Unfortunately, I am convinced that we have been sold a ‘bill of goods’ in the notion that brushing and flossing are all that you need to maintain your dental health and prevent problems.

My proof that is not true is self-evident. People still get cavities, their teeth still crack or break and they still get gum disease. In relation to the last term, the stats say it all! Most dental professionals agree that up to 75% of people have some form of gum disease right now.

Therefore, you tell me, is it sensible to believe that merely brushing and flossing is enough for the majority of people to maintain their dental health? The reality of today’s state of dental health is very frustrating because the lack of knowledge about what dental disease is and what you can do about it is insidious.

In addition, I challenge you to ponder these simple questions. Dentistry has been with us for a very long time, yet why do so many people still need cavities filled, root canals, crowns, gum grafts, and other ’special treatments’? Do you think that no one has ever come upon good answers to prevent these problems in all the years that ‘modern’ dentistry has been around?

I certainly do not claim to have all of the answers, but I do think that I might have some of them. I was able to avoid one of those popular ‘deep cleaning’ treatments. Even if you have not heard that term from your dentist before or the terms, ‘SRP’ or ‘Scaling and Root Planing’, the chances are pretty good that someone you personally know has!

For an oral irrigator, I  believe that the hydrofloss is the best.

Chew xylitol gum for the healthy dental benefits discovered by Finlanders 6 decades ago.

Try a pH balanced, oxygenated mouthwash! 

I would further challenge anyone reading this article to dig deeper and discover the knowledge, understandings, tools and products that can truly help promote better dental health and save you and your loved ones from unnecessary expense, pain and prevent the need for harsh treatments!

David Snape is the author of the book: What You Should Know about Gum Disease, ISBN: 978-0981485508 available at ToothyGrinsStore.com and other online book retailers.

Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only and does not intend to suggest diagnosis, treatment or suggest dental health advice. If you have or think you might have a health problem of any sort, including but not limited to dental health, visit your doctor or dentist for advice, diagnosis and treatment. The USFDA has not evaluated statements about any products mentioned in this article.

A special oxygenated mouthwash called ‘therabreath‘ may be helpful. This mouthwash is also pH balanced

Diabetic control is one reason for this connection. In many cases, gum disease can complicate diabetes and vice-versa.

There is an essential oil blend called ‘ora-md‘ that may be helpful. Essential oils of spearmint, peppermint and almond are believed to have anti bacterial qualities.

However, if you have diabetes but have strong control over your blood sugar, you are in much better shape. Studies show that you will be no more at risk for gum disease than someone who does not have diabetes.

Another diabetic complication is thicker blood vessels. This is an addiitonal complication which can make you more at risk for getting periodontal disease. Basically, thicker blood vessels makes it more difficult for nutrients to flow in and harmful waste products to flow out. The result of this is the inability of the gum tissue surrounding your teeth to fight off infection.

Bacteria causes gum disease in the first place. Bacteria love six carbon sugars – especially glucose. Of course, if you have diabetes, you see the problem here. The bacteria which can cause gum disease will be attracted to the glucose in your body.

Many people have made their own oxygenated mouthwashes at home utilizing the power of Home ozonators

Smoking increases the risk of getting gum disease when you have diabetes as well. A smoker who has diabetes is many times more likely to develop gum disease than a smoker without diabetes.

What might you do to break this link? Take your medication, in the case of thickening vessels. Maintain strong, solid control of your blood sugar. Do not smoke. Visit your dentist regularly. Of course, brush twice a day and floss.

Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only and does not intend to diagnose, advise on or treat gum disease or any other health condition. If you have these problems or think you might, visit a dentist or periodontist immediately for advice, diagnosis and treatment.  The USFDA has not evaluated statements about products in this article.

We know that periodontal disease has been a problem for people all throughout history. You see, as a specialty, periodontics – the study of periodontal disease, periodontitis, et cetera – has a very long and very rich history. That history spans the whole of civilization.

An excellent mouthwash product line by therabreath exists and can be quite useful for oral health.

There is evidence that even back in prehistoric times, our ancestors had trouble with their teeth. For example, people in the early Egyptian and Middle Eastern societies had oral health problems. How do we know this? Well, for one thing, there is written evidence and skeletal remains which show the existence of gum disease.

In more modern times we have a deviced called the hydrofloss as well as a home ozone generator that can be quite helpful in this regard.

In histories pertaining to ancient Chinese and Indian cultures, there exists evidence of periodontal diseases like scurvy. Within those same histories, there were actually pieces of advice pertaining to the importance of cleaning one’s teeth! The evidence exists up through history, from ancient Greek and Roman to Renaissance Europe. The diseases themselves were well described in the records available, as well treatments and methods of prevention.

However, the first periodontist came a bit later – not until the early twentieth century, in fact. Now, it stands to reason that periodontists likely existed before this; they simply were not documented. They may have gone by a different name. Around about 1914, however, all available accounts seem to suggest that Dr. Grace Rogers may well have been the first practicing periodontist.

Given the long history of documented periodontal diseases and care, however, it only stands to reason that, in the equally long history of dentistry, other people must have practiced periodontology. We simply do not have the records of those possible forebears.

Disclaimer: If you have or think you might have gum disease or any other health problem, please visit your doctor or periodontist for advice, diagnosis and treatment. This article is for information purposes only and does not intend to provide diagnosis, advice or treatment for any health condition.

So, why is gum disease considered a silent epidemic? It is not just because it can cause you to lose your teeth. It is not just because it can lead to heart disease. It is not just because gum disease has even been linked to certain types of cancer and other potentially fatal conditions and problems.

This is a silent epidemic because so many people have it without even realizing it. It is a silent epidemic because the symptoms are so innocuous in the beginning that it is far too easy for people to ignore them.

It is thus imperative that you go to great pains to take care of yourself and your teeth. Naturally, twice (or more) yearly checkups with your dentist are a must. Your dentist will be able to identify and diagnose gum disease in some of its earliest stages, when it is still reversible – but only if he or she has the chance. If you do not visit your dentist, your dentist cannot help you.

Perio Therapy is a brand of mouthwash that utlizes the power of oxygen to help kill the bacteria that can cause bad breath and gum disease.

You also have a bit of responsibility yourself. You should consider the need to brush your teeth at least twice a day, especially after meals. You may also need to think about flossing. The use of an oral irrigator would not hurt either. A lot of people underestimate the importance of flossing. However, it is a powerful weapon in the battle against gum disease.

How can you tell if you might have gum disease? First, check for blood when you brush and floss. That can be the first sign of gingivitis. Red gums, swollen gums, and sore, tender gums are signs as well.

This article is for informational purposes only. If you have gum disease or any other health condition, please visit your periodontist or physician for proper advice, diagnosis and treatment.