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Avoid Pain and Expensive Dental Bills – Save Your Teeth

Sunday, March 21st, 2010 at 9:39 am  
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I find it to be surprising the number of people I hear from and the benefits they get from oral irrigation. However, these folks are not just using any old oral irrigator.

Irrigators are not all created equal. Some have a special technology that allows them to reduce more plaque build up than others.

The principle behind reducing plaque is very simple. Actually, reducing it isn’t actually the goal, although reducing it does help. The hydrofloss is the tool that has been shown to reduce plaque build up between office visits.

You see, plaque is a very mundane term for something that is a bit more insidious when explained. Plaque is a alive! It is a living biofilm made up of a number of substances, the worst for us being bacteria.

The plaque creates a problem for us human beings. Since it is a film, it produces a more or less airtight space. It is in this space that something terrible happens. Some bacteria, when they do not have oxygen, revert to a form of metabolism called ‘anaerobic’.

This form of metabolism is harmful to the human host because of the toxic byproducts that come from it. These acidic, toxic substances can harm our dental enamel and our gum tissue.

This explains the reason why you have been told to brush and floss daily. Trouble is, that may not be enough. The proof is in what dental health care professional and public health workers know. Statistics say that up to 75% of people have some form of gum disease in their mouth right now!

It is staggering when you think about it. Most people brush, fewer floss, but even if you do both, you may still be headed for trouble.

Gum disease can lead to tooth loss and researchers suspect that it can lead to many systemic diseases such as heart attacks and stroke.

Learn more about the ‘best’ oral irrigator.

 

 

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*  This article is for information purposes only and does not intend to give advice, diangosis or treatment.  If you have or think you might have a health problem, including but not limited to a dental health problem, be sure to contact your dentist or doctor for advice, diagnosis and treatment.  The USFDA has not evaluated statements about  products in this article.

Gum That Sucker – Keep Your Teeth and You Will Not Have To!

Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 12:20 pm  
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The most common cause of tooth loss in adults is gum disease. It starts off mildly, with plaque building up on your teeth. Plaque that is left on your teeth, if not removed, then begins to irritate the gums. Well, actually, it is the harmful secretions of bacteria living under the plaque that do that.

The most insidious part of this process is when the plaque actually begins to get inside the gums, creating what is called pockets. This cannot be reached by a toothbrush and can barely be reached by floss.  In a manner of speaking, regular oral hygiene may not be enough at some point.  However, an oxygenated mouthwash such as Therabreath may be helpful. 

People at risk for developing gum disease include those who are wearing braces, those who smoke, those with diabetes, those who are pregnant and undergoing hormonal changes and those who have relatives who were affected by this condition as well. Oramd could be something worth looking into – again, it is likely to be only part of the solution.

Limiting sweet snacks can help – but it is only part of the puzzle. It has been said that the average American usually consumes about 147 pounds of sugar in a year. That also translate to a lot more plaque building up on your teeth and gums. In addition to this, sugar is converted into acid by the plaque which then attacks your tooth structure.

Oral irrigation with a device such as the hydrofloss might also be helpful.

Healthy snacks can assist you with reducing your overall sugar intake. Raw vegetables, like celery can considerably help to lessen the amount of plaque that is in your mouth.
 

 *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.