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What You Should Know About Gum Disease – Part 2

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Part 1        Part 3

What You Should Know About Gum Disease – The Layman’s Guide to Fighting Gum Disease

Best dental oral irrigator  – The one discussed in thte book

 

About This Video

In this video I read the book’s disclaimer,  the Dedications and the Acknowledgements.

You should watch this video to help honor the people mentioned in the Dedication and Acknowledgement sections

This can help you gain insight into how this book came about.

People mentioned,

My Parents

My Sister Jan

My Brother Scott

My Nephew Travis

Susan Feder my HS teacher from Oakcrest High School.

Mary Losey – A trustworthy and good friend!

Jeff Olschki – A great photographer!

Shiling Wu – For attempting to help me learn Chinese

Judi Lake – For her book design and guidance

Dr. Ellie Phillips  from Zellies.com

Teacher Li, Hongzhi – The Founder of Falun Dafa

Everyone who encouraged me along the way  – Thanks to everyone!

 

Some Mistakes in The Audio

It’s funny that I would make mistakes while reading, but I accidentally spoke a few sentences in the wrong tense.    A challenge:  See if you can catch those moments as you listen.

The sentences are written correctly in the book, but it seems there was some type of transliteration in my mind as I spoke.

We are all human, including me!

 

This book provides important information when you stopped to think about this:   Dental health professionals tell us that gum disease afflicts about 75% of people – That’s 3 out of every 4!

AND gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss!   Think about how expensive that can get.   You can really save yourself and your family with the information in this book.

 

I just received a call from an Anesthesiologist  and as we were talking he rattled off all the things that he believes gum disease contributes too.   It was a scary list.   I know that he is not the only doctor who believes that.

Research shows more and more how connected this problem is to many other problems!   So learn this information and start to protect yourself and your family today!

Part 1 

What You Should Know About Gum Disease – The Layman’s Guide to Fighting Gum Disease

Best dental oral irrigator  – The one discussed in the book

 

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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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Practice Dental Self-Defense….

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David
Author: What You Should Know about Gum Disease

The slogan: “Practice Dental Self-Defense” was originally coined by me, I do believe. If I am wrong, please do let me know.

The problem: Many health care practitioners are not really trained in | geared toward | interested in | (pick your phrase) PREVENTION.

If you think about it, the mindset of modern health care, including many in the dental health field is similar to that of a mechanic. “We fix you | your car|  when   | you are | it is | broken”!

Aside from some very limited advice on brushing and flossing, many practitioners do not tell you much about the reasons WHY you should be protecting your dental health or what else you can do IN ADDITION TO brushing and flossing to protect your dental health AND your wallet.

The consequences: You end up with expensive and costly dental treatments at some time in your life.

Returning to to the mechanic | car analogy : Picture this scene: You are driving away from your auto mechanic for the 6th time in 3 years. Each time he has changed your engine and charged you a pretty sum to do so. Pretend for a moment that you do not know what an ‘oil change’ is and no one has ever told you. You just know that you have to get your engine replaced every so often.

But if you “did” know about oil changes, you might save yourself a lot of money, time, pain and hassle. But you don’t!

[End analogy]

I am not a doctor in any way, shape or form, I am just pointing out to you what I believe the reality to be. Brushing and flossing alone are helpful and they are enough for a few people. But the majority of people are still going to run into dental health problems!

I could go on and on about this topic. But suffice it to say that I brushed and flossed more than most people would dream of! I still developed gum disease.

The worst part about that is that, just like most people, I had no idea I had this problem. What makes this even more interesting is that I have a great deal of schooling in the life sciences and I still did not know about this problem!

Dental professionals tell us that up to 75% of people today have some sort of gum disease in their mouth RIGHT NOW! Are you one of them? Chances are you think that you are not! But so do most of the other 75% percent. Like myself, they think they have no problems whatsoever.

Then “suddenly” one day they are told they need a SRP (scaling and root planing treatment or deep cleaning), a loose tooth needs to be pulled and an implant put in,a cavity needs to be filled …. The list goes on and on.

I was “suddenly” told that I needed a deep cleaning and that NOTHING ELSE was going to help me! I was told that If I did not get the treatment done right then and there that I must sign a waiver that it was not the fault of the dental office if I lost my teeth!

That was back in 2005, if memory serves correctly. I never permitted that treatment and I still have all of the teeth that I had back then! My gums are healthy and I have not been drilled for a single cavity since (except for the replacement of an old filling). Now, I cannot guarantee the same results for you because every human body is different. We have different situations, chemistry, knowledge etc. And you should always be under the care of a dentist for your dental health. I definitely advocate professional dental care!

BUT what I have done is learned an awful lot about this problem (gum disease) and a lot about prevention for both gum disease and other dental health issues. PREVENTION can save you a lot of money, time, pain and lost teeth! So I personally think everyone should focus more on prevention! And I hope you agree with me.

If you do, read more at https://www.Gingivitiskiller.com – where you can get a digital copy of my book: What You Should Know about Gum Disease which you can also find in print book form at any online book retailers website. It is also available on itunes (if you have the amazon app) as well as on Kindle!

Second, one of the most useful tools I have discovered is the Hydro Floss Oral Irrigator. I have talked to many customers about this tool because I liked it so much that I started to sell it. And I am finding that many people, besides myself, have derived great benefit from utilizing it. And I think you might too!

Finally, if that is not enough, you can call me if you would like to. Just go to ToothyGrinsStore.com and you will find my toll free number plastered on the top of the page. Give me a call if you would like to!

Sincerely,

David Snape

* please be advised that this post does NOT intend to provide advice, diagnosis or treatment for any health condition whatsoever. If you have any type of health problem, you should seek advice, diagnosis and treatment right away from a licensed, qualified doctor! The USFDA has not evaluated statements about posts on this site or about any product mentioned!

3 Tips For Better Dental Health

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There are many people who believe they can get by with brushing and flossing.  And for some people that is true.  However, many will be disappointed when they find out that they have new cavities or that they are facing gingivitis or full blown gum disease!

Some people do not even brush and floss on a regular basis.   Some people can actually get away with that, but most cannot.  Each body is different and has different chemistry and other factors affecting it.

The reality is that dental professionals tell us that about 75% of the population has some form or degree of gum disease right now!   How many people are willing to accept that as being true?  It is a disease that people don’t like to talk about.  People fear that they are unique or alone in having this problem.  They do not realize that there is a high probability that their neighbor has it too!

Unless, they go to the same periodontist and run into each other in the waiting room, they may never know that the other has such a problem!  If dental health professionals tell us that 75% of the people have some form of gum disease, right now, it may make you wonder what you can do to tip the odds in your favor!

Here are three tips that you can confirm with most hygienists, I think they will generally agree.

1.  Try chewing xylitol gum.  Mind you that not all gums that say ‘xylitol’ in the ingredients are equal.  You want to have a gum with the main ingredient of xylitol.  It is generally believe that to be effective, a piece of gum should have .72 grams of xylitol per piece.   There are certain gums that do not have this amount.   The dental association in Finland believes that xylitol has been responsible for reducing both gum disease and cavities in their country since WWII.  Unfortunately, the awareness in the United States about this fantastic natural sugar is lacking for the time being.

2. pH balanced mouthwash.  We bombard our mouths with acidic drinks and foods all of the time.  It boils down to simple chemistry, an acid dissolves things like tooth enamel and dentin.  When  you use a pH balanced mouthwash after an acidic beverage or drink, you are giving your mouth pH a chance to re-balance.  A higher pH can help your saliva to to its natural job or remineralizing teeth.   In addition, the ‘bad’ bacteria in your mouth love an acidic environment.  It makes them multiply faster.  Driving the pH back to neutral (pH 7) can help to slow them down.

3. Oral Irrigation – Many people are really unaware of the benefits of oral irrigation.  This is despite the fact that there are many brands of irrigators out there.  Not all brands are equal however.  There is one in particular that has been studied and the results published in a peer reviewed journal.  This irrigator uses a patented magnetic technology that appears to reduce the amount of plaque and tartar build up between office visits.

So, there you have it, three tips that can help you do a better job of improving your dental health from home.  Don’t take my word for it though.  Ask your dental professional and see what they say.

Visit https://www.ToothyGrinsStore.com to read more on this topic and to see some fantastic products that I think are worthwhile.

* This article is for information purposes only and does not intend to provide advice, diagnosis or treatment for any dental or health condition whatsoever. If you have or think you might have a health or dental health condition, visit your doctor or dentist for advice, diagnosis and treatment.  The USFDA has not evaluated statements about products in this article or on this site.

Preventing Dental Health Problems Is The Key To Avoiding Expensive Treatments…

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In today’s world, there are many problems for each of us to solve on a daily basis. Unexpected costs can really cause harm to our budgets, plans and even to the quality of our lives. The more we can save, the better off we are.

Dental health care can be expensive. I once met a mean who told me that he had just spent twenty-six thousand dollars to fix his teeth. That may have included replacement of teeth that had been destroyed by decay or gum disease.

Speaking of gum disease, many people are unaware that it is the number one cause of tooth loss in the world today. Many people are very unaware of this fact and I think it is one that is worth keeping in mind.

When you think about it, if gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss, then it must also be the number one cause of the need to spend a lot of money on teeth replacements. Dentures are not so much in fashion now and implants seem to be the treatment of choice today. The problem with both is that they are expensive. Implants are, of course, the more expensive option of the two.

Yet, insurance seems to pay only a portion of the costs at best. Therefore, you can be fairly certain that getting teeth replacements of any kind will cost money out of your own pocket.

When it comes to dental problems and even prevention, there is never a ‘one size’ fits all approach that can work equally for everyone. One should certainly be under the care of a dental professional at all times and that professional should be keeping an eye on any periodontal problems that you might have.

One item of important value to you is to have your pocket depths monitored. Any depths of 3 millimeters or below are considered a positive sign for your periodontal health. Pocket depths over 3 millimeters are considered a problem and a probably indicator of diseased gum tissue. Of course, you will want to confirm this with the help of your dentist.

To take advantage of this information you will always wish to have your dentist or hygienist measure your pocket depths at every visit. If there is a problem, have them right down where your pocket depths over 3 are.

This is an objective way to check your dental health and the effectiveness of what you do at home. If what you are doing at home is working then you will see a corresponding reduction in your pocket depths at your next visit. If there has been no change or things have become worse, then you know you have to work on what you do at home.

Virtually all dental professionals will agree that what you do at home is going to have the greatest impact on your dental health. Ask them. They know that they can only see you a few times a year. Therefore, what you do at home to prevent problems is of the utmost importance.

Visit https://www.ToothyGrinsStore.com and read more about the Hydro Floss Oral Irrigator

One should always be under the care of a licensed dentist for advice, diagnosis and treatment. This article is for information purposes only and does not intend to provide diagnosis, advice or treatment.

Natural Remedies For Gum Disease…

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A healthier alternative?

defeat gum diseaseThis information is provided in general terms. For specifics related to your own personal situation, be sure to work with your doctor or dentist. Many people are told that they need expensive dental treatment or even surgery and they just go along with it without stopping to consider if there is a simpler, easier and less expensive alternative.

Here are some natural (more or less) things you can do to help improve your gum health:

1. The Hydro Floss Oral Irrigator – This machine has been professionaly studied and journaled in The Journal of Clinical Periodontology not just once, but TWICE! One study was done in 1993 and the second was done in 1998. And the results were considered statistically significant both times. These studies indicated a larger reduction in plaque and tartar build up compared to oral irrigators that are not fortunate enough to use the patented magnetic technology.

I’ve personally spoken to dozens of real, everyday life people who love this machine and what it does for the health of their gums.

Some have told me that they actually went back to their previous irrigator only to discover that they started to have gum disease issues again – most notably their gums started to bleed again!

If this isn’t a strong enough testament to the power of the Hydro Floss then I don’t know what is – you have simply missed the point!

Actually, with such good results I wonder why more dentists and periodontist are not recommending this device to their patients. Many actually are, but shouldn’t they all be?

2. Perio Therapy mouth wash – Oxygenated, pH balanced mouth wash. There aren’t many like this. It also has zinc which is considered to be very good for your gum tissue. A balanced pH helps to reduce the bacterial population and helps teeth to remineralize. Oxygen helps to reduce the bacteria as well – because the bad bacteria hate oxygen!

3. Essential oils. Consider that this can be helpful along with the daily manual disruption of plaque via tooth brushing, dental flossing and hydro flossing (see above).

4. Drink plenty of water – water is believed to aid in the health of almost any body tissue – it would be hard to find someone to argue against that!

Start arming yourself with powerful knowledge to defeat gum disease:

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-Stay healthy and well!

This information is provided in a general sense. For specific information regarding your own situation, visit your doctor or dentist for further information.

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

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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 book.jpgoverlookew 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 https://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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Interesting Story Involving the Hydro Floss…

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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.

David Snape Author: What You Should Know about Gum Disease

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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Debunking Two Myths About Gum Disease

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There are two major misconceptions when it comes to gum disease. One is that people believe it is something you only get when you are older. The second is an incorrect notion on how many people actually have gum disease.

Let’s look at the first notion. Gum disease is something that occurs at all ages. Children as young as six years old have been found to have it. Periodontal disease (another name for gum disease) is often thought to occur as a consequence of aging by most people.

Actually, what is happening is that the damage has been accumulating over time. You don’t realize that you have it when you are young. You just see the results show up later in life (mid 30’s and beyond) and you think you just got gum disease as a result of getting older. There is a need to take care of your gum health at all ages.

The second notion is about how many people actually have gum disease. Periodontists and dentists generally will agree that up to 80% of the population has some form of gum disease right now. That is a scary thought, right?

What does that really mean? Eighty percent means eight out of ten. Line yourself and nine of your friends up and the statistics say that up to eight of you will have some form of gum disease right now. What are the odds that you are one of the 8 and not one of the other two that are completely free of gum disease?

Now let’s say that periodontists are wrong with this statistic (just for the sake of argument). Let’s say that the real number is 40% or 4 out of ten. There is still a pretty good chance that you or someone you love or are friends with has it, right?

About the author:
David Snape invites you to learn more about his book: What You Should Know about Gum Disease