Healthy gums

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" A health program should have as its thesis the anticipation and prevention of

disease rather than its mere identification and treatment. " --Drs. E. Cheraskin

& M. Ringsdorf

 

Brief, random thoughts on the problem of gum disease:

 

1. Avoid sugar - germs love it. Sugar also depletes your immune system. Sugar

also causes calcium loss from the bone. Osteoporotic bone leads to weak-ened

tooth support in the jaw -- loosening and eventual loss of the teeth. This

leaves little for implant support should they be desired. Dentures constructed

for people with osteoporosis need constant refitting.

 

2. Be certain to eat a protein breakfast daily. If 'eating' one is a problem,

you can have a protein drink.

 

3. Make food supplements a habit (calcium and magnesium, Co-Q-10, Vit. C, Vit.

E, etc.)

 

4. Exercise

 

5. Relieve stress - Dr. F. Klenner found that a fit of rage could deplete one's

vitamin C level 3,000 mg. We like The Sedona Method - superb - 888-282-5656

 

6. Occlusion should be checked and corrected by a competent DDS.

 

7. Immaculate Oral Hygiene practice. See a DDS whose hygienist has the knowledge

and time to teach you 'hands-on.' One cannot 'tell' a friend how to swim or ride

a bike.

 

8. Correct habits that could cause and aggravate gum disease. Here we think of

myofunctional therapy for the deviate swallowing pattern.. > >

 

An added suggestion: Use the unique qualities of colloidal silver. We spray it

on the Rota-dent tip (or regular tooth brush). You can also occasionally spray

some in your mouth and swish it around before swallowing it.