Re: L.A. Times article - Gum disease can inflict damage elsewhere - for

[Guest guest]

That was interesting. Seems like it might be worth preventing

peridontitis. Do you happen to know what's most effective for

preventing it? I can't say that I floss or go to the dentist, and I

drink about 4 cans of soda a day.

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> This isn't the exact same article I saw, which focused more on

diabetes, but it covers a lot of the same ground. This is why people

need to wake up to the damage a low grade or seemingly undetectable

infection (caused by common bacteria) can have throughout the entire body.

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http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-he-gums16apr16,0,5613354,full.story

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> Gum disease can inflict damage elsewhere

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> Insurers and doctors add a stronger emphasis on good oral health

as part of an overall wellness plan.

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> By Shari Roan, Times Staff Writer

> April 16, 2007

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[Guest guest]

Hmmm, might be worth shelling out for one of them fancy contraptions.

That article suggested significant peridontitis was rather likely as

one ages. And if it may affect systemic health... well I don't have a

bunch of systemic health lying around the house to spare.

> I abhor dentists. I use a Hydrofloss, which is patented and works

much better at removing plaque than regular floss or those deep root

planings they use on people with periodontitis which basically cut the

gums and allows more bacteria to enter the blood stream. In my

Hydrofloss I use betadine and a few drops of bleach and in the past

I've used colloidal silver as well. The Hydrofloss is an amazing

little machine.

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> Also, score another one for Tony as he's been saying for quite a

while that according to his testing Sensodyne tooth paste is by far

the best at killing bacteria, and now studies have recently come out

(cited in their advertising), saying pretty much the same thing Tony

was saying. The ads say not only can Sensodyne prevent damage but it

can actually help harden and repair the enamel once it's been damaged

by the bacteria/plaque buildup.

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> I personally use salt toothpaste, which is my other favorite

toothpaste, along with the Sensodyne. Both of these work far better at

removing plaque than any other toothpaste I've ver used, and I've

basically used them all.

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> penny

[Guest guest]

Definitely worth the money. You can shop around online and find a

pretty good deal. Less than a hundred bucks, and seriously you can

cut back on dental visits with one of these. I can honestly say my

teeth would be covered with plaque buildup if not for this machine.

Plain old brushing alone just doesn't cut it any more, and if you're

terrified of dentists as I am, what else can you do? I guess we could

change our diets drastically, but using the Hydrofloss is much easier

than extreme diet modification. Especially when your energy levels

are low. It's extremely easy to use, by the way. Much easier than

dental floss, and no bleeding gums. As a matter of fact a day or two

of the Hydrofloss will completely clear up any tender gums that may

develop when my dental hygeine is under par for whatever reason. And

they now have a new attachment that comes with it that is

specifically for root cleaning.

This thing could put dentists out of business as far as regular

cleanings go. But of course, dentists are more interested in making

money through implants and the like. A friend of mine is having

problems with some crowned teeth, and has been reluctant to believe

me about the seriousness of that, although he's beginning to see the

light. He went to see an oral surgeon who will do 4 implants for

$40,000. He was appalled. Considering the failure rate and health

ramifications of implants, I'm glad.

penny

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>

> Hmmm, might be worth shelling out for one of them fancy

contraptions.

> That article suggested significant peridontitis was rather likely as

> one ages. And if it may affect systemic health... well I don't have

a

> bunch of systemic health lying around the house to spare.

>

>

> > I abhor dentists. I use a Hydrofloss, which is patented and works

> much better at removing plaque than regular floss or those deep root

> planings they use on people with periodontitis which basically cut

the

> gums and allows more bacteria to enter the blood stream. In my

> Hydrofloss I use betadine and a few drops of bleach and in the past

> I've used colloidal silver as well. The Hydrofloss is an amazing

> little machine.

> >

> > Also, score another one for Tony as he's been saying for quite a

> while that according to his testing Sensodyne tooth paste is by far

> the best at killing bacteria, and now studies have recently come out

> (cited in their advertising), saying pretty much the same thing Tony

> was saying. The ads say not only can Sensodyne prevent damage but it

> can actually help harden and repair the enamel once it's been

damaged

> by the bacteria/plaque buildup.

> >

> > I personally use salt toothpaste, which is my other favorite

> toothpaste, along with the Sensodyne. Both of these work far better

at

> removing plaque than any other toothpaste I've ver used, and I've

> basically used them all.

> >

> > penny

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