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| Article: KEEP YOUR GUMS FIT - by P., Piero D.D.S. | ||
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Periodontal disease is linked to or is a
potential risk factor for those with damaged heart valves, heart disease,
stroke, diabetes, respiratory disease, low birth weight infants, and
behavioral and psychosocial conditions according to The American Academy of
Periodontology, which has been reviewing the data.
The cause of this pervasive disease stems from the plaque-producing bacteria, found among the almost 300 species of bacteria in the mouth. The bacteria that cause periodontal disease live in the absence of air and thrive between the teeth and along the gum line. They provide the furry feeling on teeth upon awakening. The acidic biofilm forms a sticky, water resistant shield around the tooth, called plaque. Water alone (swishing or oral irrigating) cannot penetrate this grease barrier to remove plaque. Applying a medicine, vitamin, mineral or nutritional supplement to an infection is often more effective than swallowing a pill. The area receives a direct, concentrated dose, without traveling through the entire blood stream. For those with periodontal disease (and according to the U.S Department of Health, 80% of all adults have had some degree of the disease!), antimicrobials and antioxidants are recommended as oral rinses. Unfortunately, rinsing the mouth for 60 seconds is like flossing one’s teeth – a hassle! (Only about 5% of adults actually floss daily, even though we know we’re supposed to.) A home dental cleaning system called Dental Air Force, simultaneously replaces both tooth brushing and flossing while also providing a means of applying medicaments, oral rinses or nutritional supplements. The appliance uses air, water and a dental cleaner to clean between teeth and around the gums. A short list of nutritional supplements that can be added to the dental cleaner are: * Vitamin A/beta carotene - healthy tissue, antioxidant * Vitamin D - absorption of calcium * Vitamin E - antioxidant, healing * Vitamin C - antioxidant, maintains teeth, anti-inflammatory * Lysine - antiviral and cold sores * Grape seed extract - astringent and antimicrobial * Co Q10 - antioxidant, heals tissue * Aspirin - anti-inflammatory The direct application into the mouth allows time for the nutraceuticals to penetrate the tooth and gum tissue. This process is for those that want to improve the health of their teeth and gums, and ultimate health. One can choose the supplement that kills microorganisms, or reduces inflammation, or rebuilds damaged tissue. The local delivery method provides concentrated doses at sites where you need it, while cleaning and flossing the teeth. |
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P., Piero D.D.S. is a practicing dentist and inventor of Dental Air Force – a home dental cleaning system that replaces both tooth brushing and flossing by using air, water and all natural cleaner. He can be reached at 616-399-8511, info@dentalairforce.com or visit www.dentalairforce.com |
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