periodontitis

I Am The Real Snape!

January 13, 2013 by david

I posted this over at the Toothy Grins Store blog:

https://blog.toothygrinsstore.com/2013/01/i-am-real-snape.html

I think it comes down to a wee bit of frustration that people ‘like’ or ‘follow’ me on twitter because my name was borrowed by a certain author for her famous 7 or 8 part fantasy series.

To be perfectly honest, It does hurt my feelings a little bit.

I want to be known for writing the book that helped thousands, perhaps millions!

The name of that book is What You Should Know about Gum Disease and I do think that every family needs a copy of this book.

Actually, I think every family could actually save money with this book. That has more real value than some dude in a fantasy story, doesn’t it?

If you agree, like this post and share it with others. We need to make sure that I am known and ‘liked’ for the right reasons.

PS: check out the videos below about my book:

Every single dental professional worth their salt will agree with this statement: What you do at home is far more important than what they do at the office when it comes to preventing periodontal disease and preventing expensive periodontal treatments.

You still need to have your teeth cleaned and visit the dentist or periodontist. We all agree on that.

However, it can never be stated enough that what you do at home is of vital importance to how well you are able to escape or avoid periodontal disease, expensive treatments and tooth loss.

Just so that you understand the enormity of the scope of this problem, there are couple of things to consider:

1. Periodontists and other dental professionals believe the incidence of periodontal (gum) disease in some form is up to 80% of the population right now. This could range from mild gingivitis, which is the beginning of periodontal disease, to the dreaded advanced stages of gum disease.

2. The Mayo Clinic has an article on their website that suggests up to 95% of people will have some form of gum disease by age 65.

Do not let number two above fool you into thinking that you can wait until age 65 to deal with it. That would be a dreadful mistake.

You see, gum disease may be present in young children too and that means that people of all ages have it right now. What is confusing to people is that they perceive gum disease as something that strikes in the mid-thirties or beyond. Unfortunately, that is not true. That is when the damage from YEARS of gum disease typically starts to become evident.

Periodontal disease is nothing to laugh at. Did you know there is an entire professional that is dedicated entirely to gum health and disease? They are called periodontists. Such an industry exists because HUGE amounts of people have gum disease. The funny thing about it is that so many people are unaware of this problem.

Again, as mentioned above, what you do at home is far and away the most crucial piece to your avoiding gum disease and expensive treatments in the future. A single gum graft could cost you five to eight hundred dollars and I believe that is being conservative.

What are the consequences of doing nothing? Periodontal disease is the number one cause of tooth loss. Ask any dental professional. They will 100% agree with that statement. Consider the cost of implants and dentures on top of that.

So, how do you find out what to do at home that can help you to improve your dental health and stop gum disease before it starts or progresses any further?

I suggest reading my book: What You Should Know about Gum Disease

It comes in two forms:

1. The e-Book

2. The printed book

For a few dollars, you can begin to understand this problem and stop it before it becomes a major expense in pain, money and time to you or your loved ones.

I’d say that you and your family cannot afford to be without this information, now. You could potentially save yourselves thousands of dollars in dental treatment expenditures over a lifetime, not to mention the pain and inconvenience.

Stay Updated

David Snape
Author: What You Should Know about Gum Disease

PS: Dental professionals: as caring individuals you understand the value of people doing a good job with their home care. This is a book that you may wish to give to every patient or tell every patient about.

I suggest giving them a copy. Patients will always remember you for it. This kind of good will goes a long way with patients who will understand that you care about them enough to give them a book instead of a lecture while they are in the chair!

Could it Be that ProBiotics are Good for the Mouth Too?

November 23, 2008 by Dave

I think some studies need to be done. But it appears from my personal observation that probiotics like unpasteurized milk and cheese or Kefir have some sort of positive affect on oral health.

Freedom from gum disease and cavities is very important both to our personal health and to the smell of our breath – not to mention our wallets.

What I noticed is that when I was drinking unpasteurized milk, things were looking even better than usual for my gum tissue. Later in the season when unpasteurized milk was no longer available and after a period of time, I noticed a slight decline in the health of my gum tissue.

Then, finally, I felt sensitivity from one of my teeth. I knew that enough was enough and that I had to try unpasteurized foods again. No milk to be found. I went to the store and bought some unpasteurized cheese and Kefir.

I didn’t even bother to clean my teeth and took a nap. When I woke the sensitivity was so greatly reduced that it was virtually gone.

David Snape
Author: What You Should Know about Gum Disease
ISBN: 978-0-9814855-0-8

Periodontitis Risk Factors

June 21, 2008 by david

Periodontitis is an inflammation of the bone, gums and supporting structure of the teeth. It is a bacterial infection that afflicts the tooth’s root and crevices in the gum tissue. Periodontitis is gum disease.

Most professionals agree that gum disease can be prevented. They often refer to ‘good oral hygiene’ habits as the key to preventing gum disease. I would agree. However, what does good oral hygiene constitute? Some say that brushing, flossing and having professional cleanings done once every six months is enough to prevent gum disease. Yet, 75 percent of Americans over the age of 35 have gum disease and 60% of those do not know anything or very little about gum disease.

There may be a problem with patient education or it could be that regular brushing and flossing as well as every-six-months professional cleanings may not be enough to prevent gum disease in everyone after all. Discerning the truth of the matter may be difficult.

What kind of risk factors might contribute to the likelihood of periodontitis developing in your mouth? There are several. These factors were noted on the FDA’s website.

Smoking – People who smoke may be seven times more likely to develop periodontitis than people who don’t smoke. Smoking is bad for virtually every part of our bodies and hour gum tissue’s health is also affected by it. The increased risk for gum disease is yet one more reason to quit now.

Hormonal Changes – Hormones appear to have a major impact on the health of our gums. You may have heard the term ‘pregnancy gingivitis’ before. Though a person may be more susceptible to this disease it may still be prevented. Gum disease should not be considered inevitable.

Stress – Limits the body’s ability to fight off disease. No surprise there.

Medication – A side effect to certain medications is to decrease the flow of saliva. Saliva is helpful in protecting the health of both the teeth and the gums. Other drugs, like diphenylhydantoin (for convulsions) and nifedipine for angina, can cause abnormal growth of gum tissue.

Poor Nutrition – Not getting the right nutrients to keep the body healthy may contribute to the progression of many diseases indirectly and sometimes directly. This has to do with giving the body the nutrients it needs to repair itself properly as well as promoting a strong immune system. “You are what you eat”, as the saying goes. Eating sugar may increase the acidity of the mouth, this often creates a better environment for bacterial to live in.

Illnesses – May interfere with your body’s ability to fight off additional infection, including the kind that leads to gum disease.

Grinding Teeth – This often happens when we are sleeping. I know I have this problem and I try to wear a dental guard. These guards can be obtained at virtually any drug store.

If you have or think you might have gum disease, gingivitis or any other oral health condition, contact your dentist for diagnosis and treatment.

David Snape is the author of What You Should Know about Gum Disease – an important book considering that the majority of adults suffer from some form of gum disease. David also answers questions on any health, fitness or wellness topic at his blog: https://tobeinformed.com – David believes in oral irrigation to help fight against gum disease and that the premiere oral irrigation device on the market is the Hydro Floss Oral Irrigator.