So, why is gum disease considered a silent epidemic? It is not just because it can cause you to lose your teeth. It is not just because it can lead to heart disease. It is not just because gum disease has even been linked to certain types of cancer and other potentially fatal conditions and problems.

This is a silent epidemic because so many people have it without even realizing it. It is a silent epidemic because the symptoms are so innocuous in the beginning that it is far too easy for people to ignore them.

It is thus imperative that you go to great pains to take care of yourself and your teeth. Naturally, twice (or more) yearly checkups with your dentist are a must. Your dentist will be able to identify and diagnose gum disease in some of its earliest stages, when it is still reversible – but only if he or she has the chance. If you do not visit your dentist, your dentist cannot help you.

Perio Therapy is a brand of mouthwash that utlizes the power of oxygen to help kill the bacteria that can cause bad breath and gum disease.

You also have some responsibility yourself. You should consider the need to brush your teeth at least twice a day, especially after meals. You may also need to think about flossing. The use of an oral irrigator would not hurt either. A lot of people underestimate the importance of flossing. However, it is a powerful weapon in the battle against gum disease.

How can you tell if you might have gum disease? First and foremost, check for blood when you brush and floss. That can be the first sign of gingivitis. Red gums, swollen gums, and sore, tender gums are signs as well.

This article is for informational purposes only. If you have gum disease or any other health condition, please visit your periodontist or physician for proper advice, diagnosis and treatment.

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Of course, to form an answer for the latter question, you have to know the answer to the former one. We are going to cover both in this article. Whether or not you have periodontal disease right now, the information provided can help you prepare for that eventuality. Ozone generators have been used since the mid 1800′s.

Ozone is considered to be a purifier. It occurs with oxygen – O2 – combines with an O1 which creates O3. O3 is actually ozone. Yes, yes, it sounds like a lot of chemistry based medical lingo – and it is. However, its application is not quite so complicated. The main thing to remember is that ozone is able to oxidize any and all pollution with which it comes in contact.

To create ozone in a medical environment, medical grade O2 has to be exposed to simulated lightning. Typically, this occurs with the help of an ozone generator which releases a field of electric discharge.

Through various chemical reactions and such, when ozone is released into the body, it will quickly disappear. As it does so, it reverts back into oxygen. At that point, it will then increase the oxygen in your body, which turns it into an extremely powerful oxidant. That oxidant can jump start your body’s antioxidant system.

Ozone can also be created at home with a home ozonator.

One of the things it can do through this process is kill bacteria – which is, of course, the primary cause behind periodontal disease. It can also boost your immune system, which also helps in fighting off the bacteria which causes all forms of gum disease.

It is believed that ozone therapy can be helpful with a number of other serious health problems as well, for much the same reason it is helpful in treating periodontal disease. Its effects are largely debated but there is a lot of evidence point to the fact that it can and will kill the various bacteria which leads to tooth and gum disease.

Disclaimer: If you have or think you might have gum disease or any other health problem, please visit your doctor or Periodontist for advice, diagnosis and treatment. This article is for information purposes only and does not intend to provide advice, diagnosis or treatment for any health condition. The USFDA has not evaluated statements about any products in this article.

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The funny thing is: An awful lot of those people don’t even know they have it. If you are not sure, you can get a diagnosis from a periodontist.

You can go to your regular dentist too, but often times, and there have has been a study that documented this, dentists don’t have the same focus on your periodontal health as periodontists do.

Therefore, regardless of your age and whether you think you have this disease or not, I suggest that you go and get checked. They will probe your pocket depths – that is the rim of tissue that surrounds your teeth.

By the way, another tell tale sign of periodontal disease is that you feel pain when they do the probing. That is a sign that your gums are inflamed, even if you are visibly unable to tell. When your gums are healthy, that probing doesn’t bother you at all.

When your tissue is diseased, it will feel as if someone is sticking pins into your gums! Believe me, I’ve been on both sides of that coin. When your gums are healthy, that probing doesn’t bother them… Keep this in mind when you go in to get checked.

Pocket depths: They should not be more than 3 millimeters – that is considered normal and healthy. 4, 5, 6, 7 and beyond is considered unhealthy and one sign of a diseased state.

So what can you do at home, in addition to your normal professional dental treatments and checkups to make your gums health again? 

Get yourself a hydrofloss oral irrigator.  With this device, you will be able to reduce the amount of plaque build up between office visits.This device has been written about twice in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.

Next: Get yourself some therabreath mouthwash. It is oxygenated and pH balanced.  Oxygen can help to reduce the anaerobic bacteria (the bad guys) in your mouth.  pH balance can also make the environment less hospitable to the ‘bad’ bacteria. 

Periodontal disease or even mild gingivitis is no joke. Take action today.There are things you can do at home.  Any dental professional will tell you that what you do at home is critical.  They can only see you a couple to a few times a year.They cannot realistically do the important work for you!

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