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Nasal and Sinus Irrigation – Is It For You?

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

David-Gum-Disease-Book-Author Many people suffer from allergy symptoms or chronic sinus problems. This type of suffering can vary from mildly irritating to something approaching agonizing.

Often times people end up taking lots of medication and find that over time, the medication helps less. Surgery could become the final solution for some people. Even mushrooms have been known to grow inside sinus cavities.

However, except for the case of the mushroom, there is another option to consider. Many people have used nasal or sinus irrigation to overcome their allergy or sinus conditions. Some people are able to reduce the amount of medication they are on. Others can actually eliminate the need for medication completely.

Some people have been able to avoid surgery too! Can you imagine introducing a fairly simple routine into your daily life and finding that it greatly relieves your suffering? There is real cause for celebration there.

Personally, I have been fortunate in that I do not suffer from allergy or sinus problems. However, I did have terrible head cold symptoms once. This was bad enough that I was unable to sleep. I tried nasal irrigation at that point. I performed nasal / sinus irrigation several times in a row. Finally, I was able to get some relief and get back to sleep!

I was so uncomfortable and the irrigation brought so much relief. I was very happy.

There are different ways to irrigate the sinus passages, there are Netti pots, squeeze bottles and my favorite device: The Hydro Pulse

Whichever method you utilize, you might be able to find relief, reduce meds or avoid surgery.

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.

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Your Teeth – Care For Them Or Spending A Lot of Money Fixing Them – The Choice is Yours

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

Dental care can be tough for a patient. The cost is expensive and often times the results are limited. In other words, you may not achieve the total restoration of what you once had.

Dentistry is an art. Sometimes, the results of even the most honest and diligent efforts are less than satsifactory. Therefore, it is imperative that you learn about caring for your teeth and gums now, before things get out of hand

No doubt that each one of us has seen an example of someone with expensive and perhaps even painful looking dental work. Terribly receded gums and teeth that are bridged and wired together are not at all uncommon.

Is this really due to a lack of good dental hygiene? Well, good hygiene is part of the equation, but perhaps not all of it. If brushing and flossing were all that it took to prevent dental disease, would there be so many people running around with it? I hope you realize that the logical answer is no.

What can you do? There are two facets to work on. One is the health of your gums and the other is the health of your teeth. The two are very much intertwined. Using an oral irrigator may be helpful in decreasing dental plaque buildup. Proper nutrition can also help to improve your dental health.

Drinking soda all day is very damaging to both the health of your teeth and the health of your body. Soda beverages are often acidic. They even have ingredients on the label that have the word ‘acid’ in them.

Learn all that you can about this important topic regarding your dental health.

Learn more about improving your dental health now: http://www.HowToStopGumDisease.com

David Snape is the author of the book: What You Should Know about Gum Disease. ISBN: 978-0981485508 – Available online at most book retailer sites. It can also be ordered by most book stores.

This post is for information purposes only and does not intend to advise upon, treat or diagnose any health condition whatsoever. If you have or think you may have a health problem visit your dentist or doctor for advice, diagnosis and treatment.

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Stress Harms Your Health…

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

When stress attacks us, the results often show up in our mouth first. Often stress can increase your likelihood of developing gingivitis which can then easily progress into true gum disease.

The problems of stress is two fold. First the chemicals that your body creates may have an impact on your dental health alone. Couple that with the theory that stress can actually cause you to miss taking care of your dental health and you have compounded the problem.

If this goes on for any length of time, it is quite easy for gingivitis to worsen or to set in. Not to mention that, by the same token, your risk for tooth decay may increase as well. Harmful bacteria secrete their toxins onto both teeth and gums. As a result, both are more at risk for developing a disease condition.

Therefore, this article is a reminder to you to take care of your dental health in times of stress. Do not forget because it is easier to do so when you are stressed. Perhaps you are working late, night after night, attempting to reach a deadline. Perhaps you are worried about some matter relating to your family or friends.

It could be any number of things. One thing you can do to alleviate stress is to practice meditation. Try the peaceful exercises of Falun Dafa. They can help your body to relax. The idea is that your mind may follow suite. Stress is tricky and causes many harmful chemicals to be released. In a short term crises, these chemicals are helpful to meet environmental challenges. But when these chemicals remain in a chronic way – that could be the doorway to trouble.

Protect your dental health! You can make your body happier and perhaps even live healthier if not longer by keeping your natural teeth and keeping the amount of dental work you have done down to a minimum!

Read more about protecting your dental health at http://www.HowToStopGumDisease.com

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David Snape is the author of the book: What You Should Know about Gum Disease. ISBN: 978-0981485508 – Available online at most book retailer sites. It can also be ordered by most book stores.

This article is for information purposes only and does not intend to offer advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have or think you might have a health issue of any kind, please visit your doctor or dentist for advice, diagnosis and treatment

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I Do Not Have Time to Care For My Teeth and Gums…

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

I understand that feeling that many people have. The one that tells them they just do not have enough time to properly care for their teeth and gums. It is a common problem. The stress of life and all of the things we have on our daily checklist causes some of the really important things to be overlookew many times have you gone to bed without performing proper maintenance on your teeth and gums. Think of all that bacterial food that gets left on your teeth overnight. Some people breathe with their mouth open at night. This dries the mouth and aids the bacteria at the same time.

Is it really any wonder that people face dental health problems and expensive dental bills. Tooth decay and gum disease are fed by our bad habits. I say our bad habits because I have them too! However, this article is here to remind you of the importance of taking care of your teeth and gums.

If you must, print it out and keep it by your mirror in the bathroom or next to your bed stand. Let it remind you in those moments when you are just too tired to care anymore.

Our teeth and gums are part of our most precious assets that encompass our overall health. Many doctors of all sorts have understood and theorized about the relationship between your oral health and your body’s health. This has actually never been a secret. Many cultures and societies have understood this. Why did people check the mouth of a horse or even a slave (unfortunately) before making their purchase?

They knew even then that if you bought a horse with bad teeth, that horse might not be around much longer. It is instinctive and intuitive. Care for you teeth and gums now, so that you can help yourself enjoy better health into your old age. Not too mention the fact that you may save yourself a lot of money as a side benefit!

Learn more secrets to preserving your dental health at http://www.HowToStopGumDisease.com

David Snape is the author of the book: What You Should Know about Gum Disease to be found through any bookseller ISBN: 978-0981485508

This post is for information purposes only and does not intend to advise on, diagnose or suggest treatment for any health condition. If you have or think you might have a health problem, visit your doctor or dentist for advice, diagnosis and treatment.

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Successful at Winning the Fight Against Gum Disease!

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

Hi David,

I just wanted to let you know I had a cleaning appointment yesterday and my 4’s and 5 pockets all improved to 1, 2, and 3’s.

I did have a couple of 4’s but they were by my wisdom teeth that I’ll be having removed. My pockets improved in spite of the fact that I haven’t had a cleaning appointment since last January (I did not like the previous dental hygenist who is no longer there).

I have to give my dentist credit as he is the one who introduced me to the Hydrofloss. When I researched hydrofloss, that is when I saw information about your book. My “Process” has been the following (incorporating ideas from your book):

1. Hydrofloss (I add a cap full of Closys mouthwash).

2. Do the mouthwash coctail (Dr Ellie Phillips) – the only change I’ve made is I brush with Perio Theraphy toothpaste instead of crest.

3.I floss during this process but sometimes I floss before I hydrofloss, between hydroflossing and brushing, or after the whole process.

I asked about the perio-aid and the dentist hygenist instead recommended a rubber tip gum massager that they gave me. I also have used my custom bleaching trays with perio theraphy toothpaste, in addition to rinsing occasionally with warm salt water (I plan on doing more of these last two processes mentioned. Lastly I plan on having regular, more frequent cleanings.

Anyway, I’m not exactly where I want to be (all 1’s and 2’s), but I believe I’m well on my way. As she was cleaning my teeth, the hygenist said my teeth were “Miraculously clean” – not bad considering it had almost been a year since I had a dental cleaning! One question, my friend’s dentist recommended using hydrogen peroxide with her water pik. Any thoughts on this?

Thanks again!

Stacie

My Reply:

Hi Stacie,

I would suggest not using hydrogen peroxide. Ellie says that every patient she encountered that had rapid, unexplained gum recession had been using either baking soda or hydrogen peroxide.

Also, I happened to get a snippet from a book on H202 therapy. The people who believe in h202 therapy tend to be fanatical about it as a cure all. However, even this person who wrote the book said that h202 should not be used in the mouth.

I believe that h202 chemically burns gum tissue, if that is true, it would obviously weaken the tissue which is exactly the opposite of what you are trying to do.

May I post your email on my website? If you so choose, I can remove your name.

Thanks for keeping me updated and I’m delighted to hear of your progress. I like your goal. Even I am not all 1s and 2s but if you achieve that, you are golden – as far as your gum health goes!

Sincerely,

David Snape
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Phone: 913-269-6952
Author: What You Should Know about Gum Disease
ISBN: 978-0981485508

[Special Note: Some theorize that it is ok to have 4mm pocket depths at the area of the wisdom teeth because the tissue is naturally thicker there. I would still make the goal to get to 3 anyway! ]

*This post is for information only and does not intend to advise on, diagnose or treat gum disease or any other health problem. You should visit your doctor or dentist for advice, diagnosis and treatment. The USFDA has not evaluated statements on this site or about any products mentioned.

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Gum Specialist…

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

What is a gum specialist? Frankly, there is only one professional that can answer to that call: A periodontist. (Forgive me if you are a skilled oral surgeon)

These dentists have additional, specialized training in gum health and gum disease. They are exceptional in this field because it is also what they practice on a daily basis.

A periodontist can often save teeth that ‘general’ dentists say have to be pulled. However, the consumer has to be on his guard because there is big money in placing implants and even periodontists are not immune to the lure of this type of procedure.

If you are told that you need a tooth pulled, be sure to get several opionions. The right periodontist, if you can find her, can often save your teeth.

Hard cases will most likely require surgery. The periodontist has a number of techniques at her disposal to replace lost bone tissue. Therefore, do not give in to the idea of getting your teeth pulled unless you are sure that there is no hope.

Personally, based on what I know, I’m certain that in most cases you can find a periodontist who will help you if you look hard enough. This is, after all, their specialty.

It is best not to lose your natural teeth. Implants have a fairly high failure rate. You often have to wait 6 months or longer before they can ‘try’ again. The jaw will begin to lose bone mass when it does not have a tooth to support. It is a vicious cycle that you should avoid at all costs.

Please remember my words: Get several opinions before letting anyone pull your teeth. Dentures and implants are not perfect solutions. Your natural teeth are best suited for your mouth and body.

David Snape is the author of What You Should Know about Gum Disease

Disclaimer: This post is for information only. It does not intend to provide advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have or think you might have a health problem of any kind, visit a doctor or dentist for advice, diagnosis and treatment. I am not a dental professional.

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This Mouthwash Can Stain Your Teeth…

Monday, December 21st, 2009

Chlorhexidine is a powerful chemical formula that is prescribed as a mouthwash mostly after dental surgery in the United States. This mouthwash may also be prescribed for various other situations.

Most often you will also receive a warning not to use it for more than two or a few weeks. This is because Chlorhexidine can stain your teeth.

Things are little different in Europe than in the United States. Some things are sold over-the-counter there that you cannot get without a prescription in the United States.

I was in a drug store in Germany and found some Chlorhexidine. I was initially excited because it claimed to be an “anti-staining’ formula. Since I was travelling and did not have access to the tools I normally use for my daily oral care, I thought I’d give this ‘anti-staining’ formula a try.

Forget it! Within a week I could see that it was beginning to stain my teeth. I promptly stopped using it.

Dental health is a problem for almost every human being alive. There is a small percentage of the population that appears to be immune to gum disease, but most of us have to fight against it at one point or another.

In fact, as I recall, I found a stat on the Mayo Clinic’s website stating that 95% of people over age 65 have some form of gum disease. If true, the implications are staggering! Just think about it.

The problem is that this is not a disease that happens as a result of aging as many people think. You can be six years old and have the disease. What is important is that people become more aware of it.

Even your dentist will tell you that your dental health is largely up to what you do at home! They can only see you a couple to a few times a year at most. That does mean that the bulk of the work in caring for your dental health falls on you personally. This is one of those things that we pretty much have to do for ourselves!

Learn what you can do to help stop the progression of gum disease based on what you do at home. Prevent this serious problem from causing you to lose teeth.

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Pregnancy Increases Your Risk For Developing Gum Disease…

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

It is understandable that the excitement of pregnancy keeps you busy in many ways. A simple word of caution is recommended here: This is an especially important time to look after your dental health.

Actually, some would suggest that this is the time to really pay attention to overall health and well-being. There is an old saying about the number of teeth missing being equal to the number of children a mother gives birth too.

Though certainly not one-hundred percent accurate, there may be a kernel of truth in this. The fact is that women are more likely to develop gum health problems during pregnancy. Hormones have a great role to play in this scenario.
If you are a mother-to-be, pay special attention to your oral health. Do not be content with just brushing and flossing. Consider using a a good oral irrigator.

Another excellent product to consider would be an oxygenated, ph balanced mouthwash. There are many mouthwashes on the market but very few that harness the power of oxygen with a proper pH. The importance of this should not be overlooked.
Chew xylitol gum. Xylitol has been used in Finland since WWII and they have found that the incidence of dental disease is lower as a result. Xylitol is fine for human consumption but keep it away from pets.

Make sure there is someone looking at your gums a little more frequently during pregnancy – just to make sure that problems are not creeping in. As mentioned before, the probability for developing gingivitis / gum disease increases during pregnancy. If you do not know what you are looking for, then you need someone who can help. Besides, it is not so easy for a person to examine her own mouth.
Ask your practitioner about your pocket depths and how they relate to the health of your gums and teeth. Next, learn more about this topic from the next links.
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David Snape is the author of the book: What You Should Know about Gum Disease. ISBN: 978-0981485508 – Available online at most book retailer sites. It can also be ordered at most book stores.
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.

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Interesting Story Involving the Hydro Floss…

Friday, December 11th, 2009

This is the story of an interesting call that I received. I

I’ve been selling the Hydro Floss at the Toothy Grins Store for a few months and I receive a call from a man in Michigan. He just heard about the Hydro Floss from his dental hygienist a few days prior.

However, the REALLY interesting part is that this gentleman works in public health! He said he has two good friends that he went to college with. One is an oral surgeon and the other is a periodontist.

After he brought up the Hydro Floss to them. They both said they personally use it. I thought that was interesting and telling all by itself.

But what he said next really got me thinking. He said that the oral surgeon also uses the Pocket Pal Jet Tips as a PREVENTIVE measure to protect her gum health!

I thought I would share that interesting tidbit because I think it reveals a new secret to using the hydro floss that many have not thought of.

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Sensonic Professional Toothbrush…

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

The Sensonic Professional Toothbrush by WaterPik is being sold at the Toothy Grins Store

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Studies have shown that using an electric toothbrush for most people gives superior plaque reduction over a manual brush. This is because many people do not brush for a full 2 minutes. Electrics have timers in them to help make sure you get the full two minutes.