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Your Dental Health In Trying Economic Times…

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It seems that now more than every, people need to find ways to save money. By preventing gum disease you can save plenty.

Professionals tell us that 3 out of every 4 people have gum disease. This is truly not an aging disease! You can be six years old and have it.

It is just that over time the damage of this insidious disease shows up, causing receding gums and possibly lost teeth.

Yet, many people think this is quite normal. But I assure you that just because it happens to so many people does not mean that it is normal! What it means is that many people just have no idea about the danger they are in or what to do about it.

A dentist can certainly do expensive work on you. This can cost you thousands of dollars to correct receded gum lines and replace lost teeth. One man said that he spend $26,000 dollars in getting some of his teeth replaced. That’s expensive.

Could you imagine the difference that $100 worth of prevention could make! ‘An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure as the saying goes!’

I can only sound the alarm and tell you that many people are in danger in regards to their periodontal health.

If you want to learn more about a powerful tool that has helped many to escape costly treatments and lost teeth, check this out:

https://www.toothygrinsstore.com/HydroFloss-p/hydrofloss01.htm

And if you have any holidays or birthdays coming up – The gift of better dental health is one that keeps on giving, year after year after year.   You can save pain, money and lost time!

Of course, I speak in general terms here.  If you have a specific question about your unique dental health situation, be sure to ask your dentist for answers!

 

Dental Care Neglected In Financially Hard Times?

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dental health in trying financial timesI read a recent article at dentistryiq.com  about a survey that indicates people are cutting back on their dental health care during these financially frustrating times.

I would never advocate giving up your recommended checkups and cleanings because they are important.   I thin you should go no matter what.

However, if you have made the decision to cut back then it would be in your best interest to tighten up your home care measures.  I mean drastically improve them.

While this  publication is specifically geared towards gum disease, the same principles can help in other areas of maintaing dental health as well.  Of course, specific questions should go to your doctor.

Here is a link to : How To Stop Gum Disease in 4 Easy Steps

So, what was this survey on dental health about?   This does not appear to be scientific at all, but it has stated that it was conducted by “Oral Health America” – an organization that I really know nothing about.

What the article at the dentistryiq site says is:

“CHICAGO, Illlinois–A recent public opinion survey commissioned by Oral Health America found that in the past year, more than one-third (35%) of those who regularly visit the dentist have cut back.

 Though this finding tracks with the fears and realities of the current U.S. economy, routine dental visits play a vital role in preventing oral and systemic disease and keeping future health-care costs down. ”    link

They do not seem to mention ‘how much’ people have cut back.   I am not certain that the survey method they utilized has produced statistically accurate results either.

Yet, it does seem possible that people may cut back on their dental care services in a time when the economy is struggling.

In dental matters, PREVENTION is key to helping us to avoid expensive treatments and dental health issues.

This is true regardless of the economic situation of a nation or an individual.  Without solid prevention measures, expensive bills may not be avoidable.

I remember reading that one doctor said, “Many people are headed for gum surgery and they don’t even know it.”

We can recall the surgeon general’s warning many years back about gum disease being a ‘silent epidemic’   Not much has changed since then.

Prevention is important and has to be conducted by an individual on a daily basis.   Unfortunately, no matter how we may wish otherwise,  going to get our teeth cleaned twice per year will never be sufficient if we are not focused on what we do at home on a daily basis – with the possible very rare exception.

The take home message is about adequate home care.  This often needs to go beyond regular brushing and flossing.  In fact, you might consider that if brushing and flossing were really enough for preventing dental health problems, then why do so many people need expensive treatments?   Feel free to comment below:

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How Does Dental Enamel Form?

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How Does Dental Enamel Form?This is an interesting question that researchers are still working on.  The answer to this question is very important because it may lead to a better way to deal with cavities.  Currently,  an area is drilled, cleaned and prepared to accept an ‘inert’ material that serves as a replacement to the decayed tooth.

The first step in the decay process is the breach of the enamel.  But if there were a way to prevent that enamel breach in the first place, this could theoretically be a preventive measure or process to take against cavities.

Disclaimer:  I am not a doctor nor am I a dental professional.   And there are likely to be those who disagree with me.

One problem that will be encountered in this process is the established industry itself.  There is a relatively rigid system in place that works on ‘current’ theories and it is a business model that has worked for a long time.   However, if you were to suddenly introduce a proven method to prevent cavities and repair enamel in the vast majority of cases, there might be some resistance from the current ‘establishment’.

This is nothing new and happens in all industries and sciences.  Generally, we call this ‘politics’.  And it can stifle true progress.  But I digress.

As I just mentioned,  how tooth enamel forms, the exact process is still being researched but I came across this very interesting article at ScienceDaily.com  Entitled:  Connecting the Dots: Dental Medicine Team Describes How Enamel Forms. 

Here is a relevant excerpt from the article:

“   “Enamel starts out as an organic gel that has tiny mineral crystals suspended in it,”…

…  Dr. Beniash and his team found that amelogenin molecules self-assemble in stepwise fashion via small oligomeric building blocks into higher-order structures. Just like connecting a series of dots, amelogenin assemblies stabilize tiny particles of calcium phosphate, which is the main mineral phase in enamel and bone, and organize them into parallel arrays. Once arranged, the nanoparticles fuse and crystallize to build the highly mineralized enamel structure. 

“The relationship isn’t clear to us yet, but it seems that amelogenin’s ability to self-assemble is critical to its role in guiding the dots, called prenucleation clusters, into this complex, highly organized structure,” Dr. Beniash said.    “

As mentioned in the article, they do not yet understand exactly how this works.  However, it is clear that the understanding is improving greatly.  Based on this, I would theorize that there should be a better way to remove tooth decay and restore natural enamel some time in the future.

This is one of the areas the dentist cannot help people with today.  They cannot help enamel to regrow.  They do have artificial substances to install if a tooth is chipped, but wouldn’t it be SO much better if they one day had a simple gel they could ‘paint’ onto the tooth that would help the enamel repair in a natural way.

I would very much like to see this happen.  The trauma of cavity drilling and filling is very destructive to our teeth.  In addition, that work may very well need to be redone at some point in the future.

With current technology,  there is not choice but to create a ‘bigger hole’ each time they ‘redo’ the filling.  This can lead to too much destruction of the tooth enamel at some point, causing the need for a root canal and crown.

Of course, the cost of all of this maintenance is also a burden to patients as well.  But again,  there will be resistance.  But if the path is clear, it is possible that this will be available to us one day.

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Free Dental Care In Woodstock, Georgia

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Free dental careOn August 12th and 13th, 2011  in Woodstock, Georgia there will free dental care for low and no income Georgians.    This is the second time I have written about good hearted dentists providing no cost care for patients that can really use it.   I think this is a good thing.

Considering the disproportionate income levels, it seems only fair that dentists donate some of their time for those who are forced to go without dental care due to lack of funds or insurance.  In the US, the insurance and health care system has some flaws.  I do not think anyone would deny  or argue with that statement.   This is a great way for dentist to help compensate for these inequities.

Therefore, I have to congratulate the dentists and clinic involved in helping these patients over the next two days!  Bravo!

This is from the Woodstock-TownLakePatch. by Jeannie Caryn

“Do you need dental care but can’t find the means to afford it? In today’s down economy, this predicament is more common than ever.

This Friday and Saturday, the Georgia Dental Association delivers help to those in need at the First Baptist Church of Woodstock on by hosting the Georgia Mission of Mercy.

GMOM is a 100-chair dental clinic providing free dental care to adults who are suffering from oral problems but can’t afford to pay for treatment“

The one point that would make all of this better is if this type of thing was being done more frequently.  Fortunately,  due to the economic status in the country today, it does seem like more doctors are stepping up to help out.  This can only be viewed in a good way.   I hope this trend continues! 

 

 

Free Dental Care For A Day In Amherst NY

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Free Dental Care in Amherst today
Free Dental Care For Those Without Insurance Today

I want to take the time to salute the three dentists in Amherst NY who donated their own time and expertise today to care for patients at no charge! These were patients who did not have insurance.

Given the expense of dental treatments, you can imagine how the recipients of this care felt.  Grateful, no doubt!

The doctors’ names are:

Dr. Jim Lesinski

Dr. Douglas Saturnino

Dr. Glen Donnarumma

They performed dental cleanings, placed fillings and extracted teeth today.

These doctors are worthy of praise for donating their time in this way. I cannot think of a better way to reach out to the community for these outstanding doctors.

The NEWS of this event was Posted in The Buffalo News, where I found it:

 

“Dr. Jim Lesinski, along with his friends Drs. Douglas Saturnino and Glen Donnarumma, saw 76 patients at Lesinski’s office on Sweet Home Road in Amherst. Patients received cleanings, fillings and, if needed, tooth extractions.

“Given everything going on with the economy right now, it’s important that we do this to let people know there are still good things happening out there,” said Lesinski.

The event was arranged by Dentistry From the Heart, a national nonprofit organization that organizes free dental care for those who can’t afford costly procedures. The nonprofit says it has helped more than 50,000 patients by providing more than $1 million worth of free care since its founding in 2001.”

News Story Link

I think the doctor is correct when he said that it is important for people to see that there are still good things going on in the world during these hard economic times.  This is exactly what it will take for us to get through this time, people coming together to help each other make good things happen.

It is a sad commentary that we are in these times, but here we are.  Let’s help each other and start to make things better.

Dentistry is a very needed service.  When there are toothaches something has to be done.  The pain can become excruciating.

Those who focus on prevention have the ability to reduce their dental health bills on expensive treatments by keeping their teeth, and even more importantly, their gums, healthy.

However, when that is not possible or was not accomplished, it is great to know that there are still doctors out there who are willing to help people who are without insurance.  To get this type of treatment was a real blessing to these people.

I cannot say enough good things about these doctors and the organization that supported them, Dentistry From The Heart.

If you would like to add your own thoughts or know of other good deeds like this one,  please comment below.  Also, please comment if you can supply information about any place that people can get this kind of help when they do not have insurance to cover it.

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Announcement: New: “Toothy Grins Store”

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Hello everyone,

I am very pleased and happy to announce that I will now be selling both my book and the Hydro Floss directly to the public and my readers.

I am glad to inform you of the new : Toothy Grins Store – located at

https://www.ToothyGrinsStore.com

We are currently offering FREE SHIPPING in the United States.

We do plan on selling Internationally – starting within the next few days – but will not be able to offer free shipping to International customers.

I want to personally thank those who have been kind enough to write to me over the years. It is that personal interaction that helped me to understand the need to sell the Hydro Floss direct – not to mention my own book.

Thank you very much! Thanks to everyone who helped and encouraged me!

Sincerely,

David Snape
https://www.ToothyGrinsStore.com

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Reader Asks about Conquering Bad Breath…

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Hello David,

I will be graduating from Dental Assistant school in October 2009. I am really concerned about my breath, I brush after every meal which is at least three times when I am away from home and I brush after each meal when I am at home and I use breath Rx mouthwash. My problem is that I always notice bacteria in/or my tonsils and I can taste it. I am constantly have to place a Q-tip back there in order to remove the bacteria that I know can cause very bad breath. I would like to know should I visit a Ear, Nose and Throat doctor?

Please advise.
M

Answer:

Hi M.

Visiting a trained professional is always a good choice. Also, if you don’t like his treatment suggestions, you should always remember that you have the right to seek a second opinion and even a third or more opinions. You will discover that many doctors have different ideas.

This is an excellent and free book on combating bad breath: I suggest you download it and read it immediately. It was written by a dentist who focuses on bad breath.

It will show you what you can do help stop your problems.

Here is the link:
https://www.tobeinformed.com/bbbook

There is another paid resource for bad breath but I suggest you read the free book first and see if that will help you. Free is best!

The other resource is here but it costs a few bucks to purchase:

https://tobeinformed.com/breathinfo

M., I hope that helps you. Please do one thing for me ok?

Please let me know if this information was helpful to you. If it wasn’t, please ask your question again.

Thank you, M. The feedback helps me a lot.

Sincerely,

David Snape

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What You Should Know about Gum Disease is an Important Book

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How to Fight Gum Disease and Win!

This book could easily have been called, “How to Fight Gum Disease and Win”. Written in easy to understand layman terms, it is exactly the information you need whether you think you have gum disease or not.

It is also much more than a book on how to fight gum disease and win….

On the surface it is important because it helps people to understand how widespread the problem of gum disease is. If you think you are free of gum disease – there is a good chance that you are wrong.

The odds are not in your favor. I don’t say that to be negative or to put negative thoughts out there – I say it to be factual. Many people have gum disease RIGHT NOW and if you were to tell them they would not believe you.

What do the statistics say? Most periodontists will tell you that up to 80% of the population has it now. But let’s pretend that they are wrong and that they are wrong by a large margin. Let’s say they are only half right.

That would leave 40% of the population afflicted with gum disease. So, what are the chances that YOU have it right now? 4 out of 10? 8 out of 10? Are you willing to risk that?

Under the surface topic of the book, I really hit on things about life that are important. Your thoughts, your attitude and what is in your heart affects your daily life every single day – not to mention those whom you come in contact with. My book hits on these things – if not directly and obviously then sometimes subtly and not-so-obviously.

My book also brings to light a problem that we have as a species – the human species. We are plagued by something – we are plagued by the fact that there are good and bad people in this world. Sometimes the lines are blurred. You may think you are good, but maybe what you do isn’t so good. Perhaps you view yourself as a bad person but yet you do some good things that are really helpful.

So it is with every human being, including doctors, lawyers and -gasp- dentists. My book will help you to figure out when you are seeing a dentist who makes choices that are more about herself than about you. I know, it happened to me that a dentist was not acting in my best interest – more than once.

With my book, What You Should Know about Gum Disease, you will find that the basic laymen and easy to understand language will help you ‘get a clue’ about your dental health. It will help you to see and understand things in a way that makes total sense – and in a way that will help you evaluate the behaviors of the people working on your mouth.

My book is important in so many aspects, that every single person needs to read it.

I must concede that there is a much more important book than mine, however. The name of THAT book is Zhuan Falun.

I think you should read Zhuan Falun and I also think you should read my book on gum disease. If you can only choose one, then choose Zhuan Falun – its knowledge is far more reaching and encompassing in it’s depth and scope than mine.

But if you can read them both, I think that would be a good idea. Zhuan Falun is available at Amazon.

What You Should Know about Gum Disease is also available there. But you might prefer the e-book, depending on your inclination to read on the computer or to have a real book in your hand.

Either way, you cannot go wrong by reading both of the books I’ve mentioned here.

David Snape

Author: What You Should Know about Gum Disease
ISBN:978-0981485508
e-Book available at : https://Gingivitiskiller.com