dental matters (was Just Another Coincidence)?

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It may be premature to attribute CR to changes in periodontal

conditions. Periodontal disease waxes and wanes in its clinical

manifestation. That it is, it is episodic-advancing and then

plateauing for years in some individuals. As the commercials say,

Listerine has been shown to reduce the bacteria associated with

gingivitis and plaque when used as part of regular oral

hygiene...blah, blah, blah. However, there is some concern among oral

pathologists, Baskhar,et.al., regarding cellular changes in the

mucosa from the alcohol. I haven't reviewed the literature in some

time but I think there was some reference to regular use contributing

to epitheleal dysplasia (nonmalignant cellular changes). Personally,

I recommend using Waterpik as means to clean interdentally and Oral B

3D, or even manual brush for the buccal and lingual periodontal areas.

Bleeding gums do not necessarily mean there is bacterial related gum

disease. This can occur as a result of an inflammatory reaction the

etiology of which is not completely understood but may be related to

other unhealthy states in the body. Wherein, CR benefits would come

into play in a positive manner. So there we are back to where we

started: CR good. Inflammation bad.