Over the years you may have heard your dentist remarking that your gums need to be healthier. Several treatment modalities have been implemented over decades with relative success. Some patients have improved but many are still losing their teeth in spite of their dental visits and the proverbial “cleaning”.
The gum disease, periodontitis, affects by all statistics over 90% of the adult population. Extensive scientific studies demonstrate beyond any doubt that various major life threatening diseases like heart disease, diabetes, immune disorders and others are promoted if not originated by gum disease.
If your gums are not healthy they represent a major entrance port to your bloodstream for many microorganisms with devastating consequences. Seeing your dentist twice a year for your “cleaning” is just not enough. Daily brushing and flossing will help but then why does the majority of the adult population still suffer of gum disease? What else can be done?
Many habits like smoking, alcoholism, teeth grinding and. . . (continue reading on my website)
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