Alternative Answers to Dental Problems: Gum Disease, Tooth Loss, Dental Care Costs

Tooth Pockets

October 5, 2008 – 11:23 am
When you don't take care of your teeth, cavities are not the only concern. You can still lose all your teeth and it isn't from decay. It is from gum disease – periodontal disease – that can start out as bleeding gums and turn to gingivitis then progress to chronic periodontal disease. When gingivitis progresses and pockets form round your teeth, this is a dangerous condition where a place is created in your mouth where bacteria can hide and do damage. The pockets become deeper and the bone around your teeth is eaten away. Your teeth loosen and eventually fall out. And not only is tooth loss a factor but there is evidence that chronic gum infection can cause heart disease. If your gums are bleeding take action now. Go see your dentist. Have your mouth checked out and have your teeth cleaned. You should be doing this twice a year anyway. ...

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My Fight Against Chronic Periodontal Disease

September 30, 2008 – 5:01 pm
I've been fighting periodontal disease for many years. Long ago, when I noticed that some of my teeth were becoming loose, I went to the dentist and discovered I had deep pockets around my teeth and was in need of periodontal surgery. I had the unpleasant surgery, the gums cut and pulled away from the jaw bone, the scraping and grinding, the long recovery time. It was not a pleasant experience. After the surgery I've had follow ups of deep root planing, religiously brushing and flossing, visits for teeth cleanings 4 time a year, the whole nine yards, and despite all that oral hygiene maintenance, I've still lost teeth. I don't want to lose one more tooth. I needed to fine a different oral hygiene path. I'll tell you what I did. First off, let me explain that I still see the dentist 3 to 4 times a year for cleaning and ...

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The Link Between Heart Disease and Periodontal Disease

September 20, 2008 – 10:34 am
Having an ongoing infection in your mouth can be dangerous to your overall health. Not only are you at risk for bone loss, loose teeth and eventually having implants or dentures, but heart disease is thought to be a possible consequence of periodontal disease. There are theories to try and explain the link between periodontal disease and heart disease. One theory suggests that oral bacteria can affect the heart when they enter the blood stream, attaching to fatty plaques in the coronary arteries and thus contributing to clot formation. Coronary artery disease is a thickening of the walls of the coronary arteries due to the buildup of fatty proteins. When blood clots form they can obstruct normal blood flow and restrict the amount of nutrients and oxygen required for the heart to function properly. This scenario can lead to heart attacks. Researchers have found ...

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Oral Health Problems

September 8, 2008 – 11:50 am
Dental problems, oral health problems, these things can be painful and troublesome. Even having a chronic gum infection can eventually lead to more than losing your teeth. There is evidence that it may lead to heart attacks and/or strokes. I've personally struggled with oral health problems and have chronic periodontal disease. I've had the gum surgery, the lost teeth, the constant battle with low grade ongoing gum infections that create and deepen the pockets around the teeth. I believe I'm finally winning the battle. I can only tell you what I have done personally that has helped me. Whether these things help you is another story. I hope you find my list useful if you are suffering from gingivitis, loose teeth, bleeding gums or advanced periodontal disease. 1) Give up toothpaste. 2) Give up mouthwash with alcohol. 3) Visit your dentist 4 times a year for cleanings. 4) Brush with natural OraMD, made from herbal ...

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Bone Loss And Periodontitis

August 25, 2008 – 2:29 pm
Periodontal Disease and Loss of Bone Periodontal disease - otherwise known as gum disease -  is an infection that adversely influences the tissue and bone supporting the teeth. The disease starts when the bacteria in plaque cause the gums to become inflamed. The mildest form of gum disease – gingivitis – is characterized by red, swollen gums that bleed easily but there is usually little or no discomfort. Gingivitis is most often caused by inadequate oral hygiene, and is reversible with professional treatment and proper oral hygiene. If gingivitis is left untreated, it will most likely develope into periodontitis. Over time, plaque extends below the gum line, and the toxins produced by the bacteria in the plaque irritate the gum tissue. This leads to chronic inflammation which causes the tissues and bone that support the teeth to start to break down. The gums begin to separate from the teeth and periodontal pockets ...

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Finding a Gum Disease Cure

August 2, 2008 – 3:01 pm
Finding a gum disease cure may involve using antibiotics or an alternative, natural treatment. To reduce or temporarily eliminate bacteria associated with periodontal disease, antibiotics can be used either in combination with surgery or alone as a gum disease treatment. Public health officials are becoming worried that overuse of antibiotics can increase the risk of bacterial resistance to these drugs. A gum disease cure that is an OTC (over the counter) remedy can also help irritated and bleeding gums. Various supplements and herbs used together can be a very effective gum disease treatment. For example, vitamin C, flavonoids, and coenzyme Q10  are powerful antioxidants that can be highly effective as an aid to curing gum disease when consumed orally on a daily basis. This gum disease cure boosts immunity by keeping gum-attacking bacteria in check. And studies suggest that vitamin C and fIavonoids may strengthen connective tissue in the ...

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Preventing Gingivitis

July 19, 2008 – 10:38 pm
Gingivitis is a reversible inflammation of the gums and treatment is focused on removing the irritants that cause inflammation. These irritants are often plaque  and calculus, also known as tartar. The best way to prevent gingivitis is to brush and floss daily and to visit your dentist twice a year. These home care efforts plus dental visits for below the gum line cleaning will remove the plaque as it accumulates and prevent gingivitis from ever forming. Seeing your dental hygienist for preventive visits is called prophylaxis appointments. During these visits, the teeth are scaled, polished and flossed. A periodic examination by your dentist should also be performed to examine your teeth and gum tissues for early signs of gum disease and tooth decay. Once gingivitis has developed, a basic treatment called scaling is generally recommended. This is the scraping of calculus and plaque off the tooth surface. To reduce inflammation, irritants ...

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Plaque, Bacteria and Gum Disease

July 16, 2008 – 7:28 am
The natural occurring bacteria that cause gingivitis live in your plaque and cause your gums to become inflamed, bleed, and separate from your teeth. Bad breath can also be a result of having gingivitis. In more severe cases, your gums become sore, teeth hurt, gums recede, and teeth loosen from bone loss and eventually fall out. You must maintain good oral hygiene to prevent this from happening. Visit your dentist twice a year for teeth cleaning tha goes beyond the gum line. Brush after meals and be sure to floss. If you desire a natural alternative to toothpaste and mouthwash that will greatly improve your oral hygiene without using harsh chemicals and alcohol, try this all natural product. I use it and find it superior to anything I've tried. Visit the Trusted Health Products website for more information on OraMD.

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Natural Ways to Clean Your Teeth and Freshen Your Mouth

June 21, 2008 – 2:23 pm
One product that cleans and freshens your mouth is probably already in your kitchen cabinet. A little baking soda on your toothbrush works well to brighten your smile. And it doesn't contain the harmful chemicals found in most toothpastes such as sodium fluoride, triclosan, FD&C Blue Dye #1 and 2, sodium lauryl sulfate, and hydrated silica. To clean your teeth, freshen your breath and destroy harmful bacteria you can use an all natural product like OraMD. There is nothing harmful in it, just all natural spearmint, peppermint and almond oils. It is very intense but so much safer than ordinary toothpaste and harmful mouthwash containing alcohol. Learn more about OraMD - visit the OraMD website -

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Early Signs of Gingivitis

May 7, 2008 – 6:24 pm
Swollen and bleeding gums are an early sign of a serious dental condition called gingivitis. Fighting gingivitis is a constant struggle for millions of Americans. More than 75 percent of Americans over 35 have some form gum disease. Gingivitis is caused by the bacteria in plaque - a sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth. If nothing is done, swollen bleeding gums will cause further infection ...

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