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More About Gum Disease and This Book
Michelle Asked:
Hi.
Recently, I have noticed that my gums are very irritated and bleed occasionally around my front bottom teeth.
This morning I woke up to pain in my gums and noticed they were swollen. When I touch them, they bleed. I am also concerned that a part of my gums seem to have detached from my teeth. I believe the symptoms are all pointing at periodontal disease.
I have not been to the dentist in several years because my job does not offer insurance but I did sign up for a dental plan two weeks ago because of the irritation. My insurance plan does not start until May 1 and I absolutely can not afford to go without it.
What can I do at home to keep the pain and inflammation from spreading? Ive never had issues with my mouth before and am very scared.
My Answer: Hi Michelle, thank you for your question.
Healthy gums do not generally bleed form normal stresses like flossing and brushing. Obviously, the swelling and what appears to be detachment are problems that should be looked at by a doctor as soon as possible.
It does definitely sound like you have gum disease (however, you must look to your dentist to make the actual diagnosis). And you should definitely be concerned because gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss in the world today. At the same time, I don’t want to scare you. So you can take some small comfort in the knowledge that as many as 75% or perhaps even 80% of the people walking around this planet have some form of gum disease right now! So, if you do have it, you are not alone. The difference is that you have become aware of it. This is good, because that awareness affords you the opportunity to take action.
Second, I think it would be more appropriate for you to simply go to a periodontist (a dentist with special training in gum health).
General dentists are not always as focused on your gum health as they could be. To be fair, there are some who are extremely focused in this area. However, broadly speaking, it is the periodontist who is the greatest advocate for the health of your gums.
You asked if there are things you can do at home to help while you are waiting for you dental appointment.
There are, I’ve detailed a lot of very good and useful information in the book: What You Should Know about Gum Disease. I also wrote a special report entitled: How To Stop Gum Disease. You can get a free copy here: http://www.HowToStopGumDisease.com.
The primary tool and the one that I found the most useful is the Hydro Floss oral irrigator. You can read about it at http://www.ToothyGrinsStore.com/hydrofloss I have also come to believe that the pocket pal jet tips are very helpful in conjunction with the Hydro Floss. There are also other tools and products that I think are worthwhile at the Toothy Grins Store. There, I explain my rationale for utilizing most of them. So you can gain valuable insight just from reading about the products and tools on the Toothy Grins Site.
Michelle, I hope that answered your questions. If not, write back and let me know and I will add to this page.
David Snape
Author: What You Should Know about Gum Disease
*This post is for information only and does not intend to provide advice, diagnosis or treatment for any health condition whatsoever. If you have or think you might have a health condition, visit your doctor or dentist for advice diagnosis and treatment. The USFDA has not evaluated statements about products on this site. As stated, this post is for information only…
Every day, I remember that I’m glad that I’m an independent thinker that does not need the government to tell me what to think! 
Many 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!
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Author: David Snape
*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.
Yesterday, I received a call from a woman in Virginia. She has been reading my information on gum disease. She wanted to thank me for the information she was reading from me via email.
One day her dentist told her she had gum disease. It was a shocker for her. This is the same story that plays itself out over and over and over again not just in this country but around the world.
Gum disease is no joke and if you think you are safe, you need to rethink that assessment. There are indeed some people that appear to be immune to gum disease – They make up a whopping 2% of the population.
What are the chances that you are part of the other 98%?
Here is some commonly accepted beliefs about gum disease that may help to crystallize this point:
1. Statistics vary but you will hear estimates that vary from between 20% at the low end to 80% at the high end of people who are suffering from gum disease right now.
2. The mayo clinic had posted an article to their site that said they expect that 95% of people will have gum disease after age 65.
Now, do NOT think you are safe if you are under 65. You could be 6 years old and have it.
What happens over time is that the damage becomes more evident. That’s why people have a mistaken notion that gum disease is a middle age or old age problem. That is simply not the case at all.
It’s only that gum disease has been amassing its damage – often but not always – slowly, over time. It seems like you ‘suddenly’ realize you have sore, inflamed gums and perhaps receding gums.
But the truth is, this doesn’t usually happen overnight. A person could have been harboring gum disease for many, many years without recognizing it. All that time, the damage is adding up.
But I go to the dentist on a regular basis? – one might protest.
This has been studied and the plain truth of the matter is that dentists often do not inform you about gum disease until it is time for an expensive, potentially painful and time consuming treatment.
Let’s not say anything bad here. I’m not saying all dentists are like this. There are some very good dentists who do pay attention to this issue.
I’m just saying the majority just don’t focus on your gum health. They are more concerned about your teeth and the health of your teeth than your gums. It’s just that they have a different primary focus for their practice.
The truth of the matter is that the number one cause of tooth loss is gum disease. It is NOT cavities or anything else, it is gum disease…
Next: Read more about stopping the progression of gum disease or preventing it in the first place…
- Sincerely,
David Snape
Author: What You Should Know about Gum Disease
Oral Irrigator | Gum Disease | Periodontal Disease | Dental Health
