Posts Tagged ‘dental health’

Prevention Over Cure?

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Personal Dental Care

There more I hear from people interested in the hydro floss, the more impressed I am. I have my own experience with this device as well and I’m very happy with what it can do in regards to my dental health.

Many dentists are also recommending the hydro floss. This is because of the history of this device. Studies have documented it’s effectiveness. The second study was designed to disprove the first, however, it showed the hydro floss to be even more effective than the first study.

A personal dental irrigator may be very helpful to you. You would be surprised just how much comes out of your mouth even after you have brushed and flossed.

Cost is not a factor because if you are able to buy one of these devices for less than the cost of a single office visit, isn’t it worth it? That seems to be especially true if it can save you from expensive dental treatments. A scaling and root planing treatment might cost you up to $1600

Some people have to replace their teeth. I met a gentleman who spent $26,000 to have his teeth fixed / replaced. That makes the cost of a $100 home dental instrument sound miniscule doesn’t it?

Wouldn’t it be nice if we shifted our focus a bit from treatment to prevention. Imagine the health care dollars that we could save. Imagine the personal pain and suffering that would no longer be necessary.

We have always known this to be true. Remember the saying, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"? This quote is as true today as when it was originally coined. We have moved to far away from prevention, let’s get back to it.

Unfortunately, prevention and what it means is something that each of us needs to really understand personally. You can not leave prevention in the hands of someone else and expect the kind of results that you are deserving of as a human being.

Author: Dave S.

Disclaimer:  This article is for information purposes only.  If you have or think you might have any type of health problem at all, visit a physician for advice diagnosis and treatment. The USFDA has not evaluated statements about products in this article. 

Change is Needed in the Dental Care Industry

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

dental care

Change is right around the corner. There are many things on the horizon. For example, they can regrow teeth if there is any root left alive. It has been done in a lab. But when will it be commercially available? Who knows?

Gum tissue can be grown in the lab from the patient’s own cells. This saves the need to grab donor tissue from the roof of the mouth or some other area. Again, we have no idea when we will see this commercially.

Unfortunately, many people are suffering from gum disease and receded gum tissue. Some even have loose teeth. It is important for people to understand that almost all of the time, but not always, this is going to be due to the presence of gum disease. Prevention is better than cure and that is why you may wish to shop for a hydrofloss.

Ask almost any dentist or especially periodontists, they will all tell you that most people have problems with their gum health. What I find perplexing is why dentists don’t mention this more often to their patients. Some dentists will simply allow a problem to get worse until it reaches the point of needed a Scaling and Root Planing. If interested in prevention, you may wish to buy a hydrofloss.

This, in my opinion, is not the greatest service to the patient. Humanity is cruel. Many dentists know that what I am saying is true. Please don’t misunderstand, there are many good dentists. I just wish there could be some behavioral or attitudinal changes out there. Patients deserve the best.

I understand the frustration of doctors. Perhaps they believe they are wasting their time when they spend it educating the patient. Perhaps there are other reasons. Whatever is going on in any specific practice, I hope that the focus can shift more towards what is best for the patient - even when the patient has no idea about what is going on. Some buy ora md.

What happened to the age old idea of doing good for goodness’s sake. It isn’t necessary for anyone to realize that you have done them a good deed or not, just do it. If we all operated that way regardless of what place or station in life we occupy, wouldn’t the world be a better place?

Author: David S. All Rights Reserved:

Disclaimer: This article is for information and entertainment purposes only. It does not intend to render advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have or think you might have gum disease or any other health problem, visit your periodontist or physician for advice, diagnosis and treatment. The USFDA has not evaluated statements about products in this article.

 

Face and Defeat Gum Disease…

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

gum disease

Waking up in the morning brushing your teeth is a daily habit for most Americans. We look at our mouth as a function for talking and eating. Like other parts of our body it needs care. This attacks teeth and gums putting you at risk of gum disease, also known as periodontal disease.

One of the first stages of gum disease is plaque starts accumulating on your teeth. It is not noticeable in the beginning. Scheduling appointments with your dentist for cleanings will include eliminating the buildup. If not, it can progress into the next stage. The plaque turns into a hard material making it harder to clean and turns into tarter. At this point, you will have to rely on a professional to remove it which consists of a scraping. Sometimes this can be painful.

If you haven’t practiced routine oral hygiene, you’ll begin experiencing early signs of gum disease. When you brush your teeth bleeding may occur in the gums. A slight swelling may also be seen. If treatment is not sought, the tissue surrounding your teeth and the bone will begin to weaken. You’ll be at risk of your teeth beginning to wiggle, and you will begin to lose them. This stage is known as periodontitis. You will also experience unfavorable breath.

One of the best ways for prevention of gum disease is exercising good oral hygiene. It is just not enough to brush your teeth once a day. Brush after every snack and every meal. Include flossing after every meal to reduce plaque. Schedule two appointments annual for a professional cleaning. If you happen to notice some of the signs of gum disease, contact your dentist immediately. Professional care will attack and treat gum disease early on.

Gum disease is serious, and can be scary, but it can be treated. The best place to start is using the preventive measures.

Remember the importance of flossing and brushing frequently throughout the day. Stick to your professional cleanings. Doing this will ensure a healthy mouth.

 

Author: Scott W.

 

Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only and does not intend to render advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have or think you have any health condition, visit your periodontist or doctor for advice, diagnosis and treatment.

Gum Disease is Scary Sometimes…

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

hydro floss

We typically think of our mouth as a vehicle for talking and eating. We overlook caring for it while attracting bacteria day in and day out. Some bad bacteria can attack your gums and teeth. This could start the early stages of gum disease, also medically termed periodontal disease, if not looked after.

Gum disease starts out with plaque build up. The plaque sticks to your teeth and at first is not visible to you. If you don’t make regular trips to a dentist who will usually scrape it off during cleaning, then it can build up over time at extreme stages. When this happens it turns into a hard substance known as tarter. When tarter builds up it can only be removed during a cleaning as it is too hard for you to scrape away.

In the early stages of gum disease, you will experience swelling of the gums, and maybe light bleeding as you brush. This stage is called gingivitis. Overtime, if you haven’t sought treatment, the bone and tissue deteriorate, and teeth often become loose and may need to be removed, or they eventually fall out. This stage is called periodontitis. Another sign that goes along with this is bad breath. To prevent this from happening, the starting place is protecting your gums.

In most cases you can prevent gum disease. The rule of thumb for good oral hygiene allows you to take matters into your own hands. Brush after every meal, include flossing. Maintain a regular schedule for cleaning with your Dentist, twice a year is the norm. Even if you have noticed early stages of gum disease , a quick trip to your Dentist who will begin the necessary diagnostic in treatment will help you fight this off.

The good news is that gum disease is preventable. Attention to everyday oral hygiene including brushing, flossing and cleanings by your professional two times a yearly may be the only steps necessary to prevention.

With these measures, you’ll be successful keeping your teeth and gums healthy.

 

Author: Scott W.

 

Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only and does not intend to give advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have a health problem or think that you might. Visit your doctor or periodontist for advice, diangosis or treatment.

Concerned About Gingivitis?Consider This…

Monday, September 21st, 2009

oral irrigator

The symptoms and treatment of gingivitis is such that it could be handled by any individual regardless of your financial status. Very many people get concerned when they begin to notice the symptoms but are not informed about how to treat it. Let us get it straight first; gingivitis is associated with the inflammation of the gums caused by some bacteria that feed on food debris in the teeth. When this intensifies, it leads to some other stages of gum bleeding, severe pains and this could cause pain.

Some believe that one of the major causes of gingivitis is due largely to poor oral hygiene such as not maintaining a regular brushing habit and negligence but that is not always true. Some symptoms start to develop such as gum bleeding. These are sure symptoms which should never be taken lightly as they may indicate gingivitis.

As part of the treatment, effort should be made to ensure the use of a tooth brush that is not so hard but adequate for the activity. Daily brushing should be utilized after meals as this will help to prevent food particles from collecting around the gums and being infected by bacteria. Proper rinsing of the mouth after brushing is also necessary. An oral irrigator can be helpful.

Many people avoid their dentist. This is not a good idea. Regular visits and checks by a certified periodontist is a good preventive measure. An ozone generator may be of use as you can make an oxygenated mouthwash with it. The proper treatment of gingivitis is very much within the reach of everyone if adherence could be given to practicing good oral hygiene and also seeing a dental specialist for dental check ups.

Once you have identified the symptoms at the early stage, get started with the treatment and see your dental specialist to avoid the chronic stage.The hydro floss, not to be confused with the hydro pulse is a very good tool to start with. Get basic training on the use of this device from your dentist or hygienist.

*Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only and does not intend to advise, treat or diagnose any health condition. If you have or think you might have a health condition, visit your doctor or periodontist for advice, diagnosis and treatment.

 

Dental Tape Might Be Better Than Dental Floss, Here Is Why….

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

ozone generator

Whether you decide to use dental tape or dental floss, using one or the other is importanl to your oral health. Flossing and using tape will help to keep your teeth and gums healthy. This can work to prevent or help end gum disease such as gingivitis and the more advanced periodontitis. The latter is an especially damaging problem, as it can result in tooth loss if left untreated.

To a large extent, the choice between dental floss or tape is a personal one. It all depends on which you like best. It depends, as well, on which you feel works best for you. The important thing is that you use one or the other each day, in conjunction with regular brushing. An oral irrigator is also a great tool. 

The advantage of dental tape, is that it is thicker and bigger. In my opinion, just the pure physics of it, makes it the clear winner to do a better job.

You are, of course, supposed to brush your teeth at least twice a day. Some dentists will tell you to floss twice a day as well, while others say that once is fine. Typically, if you have sensitive gums, you do have a problem. Healthy gums are not sensitive. Another good tool is an ozone generator. With this device can make an oxygenated mouthwash.

Now, what are the differences between these two dental tools? Well, as most of us know, floss is a thin, waxed string substance which fits between the teeth. It is ideal for getting pieces of food and plaque from between them.

Tape tends to be wider and thicker. Floss may be a bit thin. That can be a problem for people whose teeth are closely crowded together. Floss tends to fit more easily between tight teeth. Some people even say that it might remove stains from the teeth.

Whether you decide to use floss or dental tape, make sure you do it routinely. Further more, if doing this makes you gums bleed, talk to your periodontist immediately. Bleeding whilst flossing is often a sign of gum disease.

Author: Scott Wells

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 advice, diagnosis or treatment for any health condition.

The Benefits and Detractors of Xylitol…

Monday, September 7th, 2009

One of the amazing hidden ’secrets’ of this century is xylitol. It is truly astonishing on two points. This five carbon sugar can help to prevent both tooth decay and gum disease because the bacteria that eat it cannot utilize xylitol as they can glucose (six carbon table sugar). 

The second fact to know about xylitol is that it has been both well known in one country and almost unheard of in many other countries at the same time. This astounds me because it clearly demonstrates the limited nature of our human awareness.

Let’s explore further. Xylitol has been used and well documented to reduce the incidence of dental disease in Finland for over five decades now.  Yet here in the United States and many other countries you will hardly hear of a dentist that promotes it. There may be a few, but they are not many.

How can something as beneficial as xylitol, in today’s world, be so unknown to most people despite the fact that Finlanders have been using it since the second world war when regular sugar became scarce.  Later, the dentists and doctors of Finland discovered that their levels of dental health improved due to the use of xylitol as a substitue for sugar. Another item worthy of renewed discovery is the
oral irrigator.

Xylitol has one third the calories of an equivalent amount of table sugar. It does not promote tooth decay or the growth of the bacteria that cause gum disease or stale breath. It does not require insulin to be metabolized and therefore is of special interest to diabetics. 

Few things in this world are perfect and xylitol does have some drawbacks. Pets should really not be given xylitol. While a human being has a special metabolic pathway to digest xylitol, many pets do not. Therefore it can be bad for pets and can even kill them.

You can learn more about xylitol at Xylitol.org. There is plenty of research and information about xylitol there. Oramd is different in that it is an essential blend for helping to fight dental disease.

We tend to think that if something is good, that everyone should be aware of it.  Yet, as this example shows, that is not always the case. There are so many things we still do not know.  Perhaps we should resolve to reach further beyond our limited awareness and discover the truth of this world and the universe that is around us.

Author: David S.

Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only and does not intend to provide advice on any health condition nor does it intend to provide diagnosis or treatment. If you have a health problem, or think that you might have one, visit your doctor for advice diagnosis and treatment.  The USFDA has not evaluated statements about products in this article.

The Benefits and Detractors of Xylitol…

Friday, September 4th, 2009

One of the amazing hidden ’secrets’ of this century is xylitol. It is truly astonishing on two points. This 5 carbon sugar can help to prevent both tooth decay and gum disease because the bacteria that eat it cannot utilize xylitol as they can glucose (six carbon table sugar). 

The second fact to know about xylitol is that it has been both well known in one country and almost unheard of in many other countries at the same time. This astounds me because it clearly demonstrates the limited nature of our human awareness.

Let us take a closer look. Xylitol has been used and well documented to reduce the incidence of dental disease in Finland for over five decades now.  Yet here in the United States and many other countries you will hardly hear of a dentist that promotes it. There are a few, but they are not very many.

How can something as beneficial as xylitol, in today’s world, be so unknown to most people despite the fact that Finlanders have been using it since the second world war when regular sugar became scarce.  Later, the dentists and doctors of Finland discovered that their levels of dental health improved due to the use of xylitol as a substitue for sugar. Another product worthy of renewed discovery is the
oral irrigator.

Xylitol has one third the calories of an equivalent amount of table sugar. It does not promote tooth decay or the growth of bacteria that cause gum disease or bad breath. It does not require insulin to be metabolized and therefore should be interesting to diabetics. 

Few things in this world are perfect and xylitol does have some drawbacks. Pets should not be given xylitol. While a human being has a special metabolic pathway to digest xylitol, many pets do not. Therefore it can be harmful to pets and can even kill them.

You can learn more about xylitol at Xylitol.org. There is plenty of research and information about xylitol there. Oramd is different in that it is an essential oil mix for helping to fight dental disease.

We tend to think that if something is good, that everyone should know about it.  Yet, as this example shows, that is not always the case. There are so many things we still do not know.  Perhaps we should resolve to reach further beyond our limited awareness and discover the truth of this world and the universe that is around us.

Author: David S.

Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only and does not intend to provide advice on any health condition nor does it intend to provide diagnosis or treatment. If you have any health problem, or think you might have one, visit your doctor for advice diagnosis and treatment.  The USFDA has not evaluated statements about products in this article.