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Dental Health - Poor health of teeth and gums invite ills that may be killing you invisibly. The evidence continues to pile up in favor of the argument that periodontal disease and other deep infections of the teeth and gums promote chronic arterial infections that lead to heart disease and other life-degrading maladies. With close proximity to the blood supply to the brain, these infections are implicated in the onset of Alzheimer's and other inflammatory ailments of the brain. We have been told for the last 50 years to use the popular tooth pastes as our first line of defense, but only recently have the major manufacturers begun to use Xylitol instead of plain sugar. They have been very slow to add ingredients that are effective in combating periodontitis and the bacteria that cause it. Companies like Tom's of Maine and other herbal-based companies have been way ahead of the majors. You will do well to visit your local health food/vitamin shop for dental products. #1 Strategy: have your teeth cleaned and scaled every three months starting now. Related Articles: Oral Disease   gum health   periodontitis   mouth bacteria   plaque   tooth decay   root canal   gum disease

1. The Dental Infections,Root Canal Infections - Bacteria and Othe... by George Meinig Copyright 2006 SSLI Health Group A crucial factor in root canal infections is the role of bacteria. Dr. Price and the Research Institute's bacteriolotists and other key works isolated the same streptococcus, staphloccus, and spirochete families of organisms from the teeth and mouth as investigators find today. This article is part of Dr. George Meinig's, DDS, FACD, research information ...more...

2. The Stages of Periodontal Disease(Gum Disease)-Gum disease treat... by Sung Lee prive@pacbell.net. Best regards Sung Lee http://www.1stultimategumsolution.com The Stages of Periodontal Disease(Gum Disease)-Gum disease treatment Copyright (c) 2006 SSLI Health Group The Stages of Periodontal Disease (Gum Disease): Periodontal disease is more commonly known as gum disease. The word periodontal means "around the tooth." Periodontal disease is a seri ...more...

3. How Is Periodontal Disease related to Gum Disease? by Sung Lee prive@pacbell.net. Best regards Sung Lee http://www.1stultimategumsolution.com How Is Periodontal Disease related to Gum Disease? Copyright (c) 2006 SSLI Health Group Have you ever wanted to know the difference between periodontal disease and gum disease? Well, they are one in the same. The word periodontal means "around the tooth." Gum (periodontal) disease is a s ...more...

4. How Serious Degenerative Diseases Caused by Tooth Infections an... by George Meinig Copyright 2006 SSLI Health Group Dr. Price reported that, in a large number of cases, even when root filled teeth which appeared perfectly normal and without symptoms were extracted, a high percentage of the patients who had been experiencing heart problems found their conditions totally or almost totally subsided. The physicians who understand the harmful role teeth can play in their ...more...

5. Gingivitis NYC can be treated with timely help by Erzana Jones Gingivitis is a dental condition that is caused by the accumulation of bacteria in the mouth of a person. Gingivitis basically is an inflammation of the gums which surround the teeth. In fact gingivitis is among one of the many dental conditions which may affect the overall dental health of the person. Having a good dental health is very important so whether it is gingivitis, missing teeth or an ...more...

6. Teeth Whitening the desire of the Hollywood look by Jason Edworthy Glossy magazines, TV, Films and even computer games have increased the desire for the latest in fashion, beauty and more recently glowing white teeth. For many years people have yearned to have the bright white teeth like the stars and particularly like huge stars including Tom Cruise, Britney Spears and Simon Cowell to name a few. In reality most people’s teeth can be whitened u ...more...

7. What Works for Oral Health? by David Snape Recently, within the last seven days actually, I purchased a HydroFloss. A what? Well, it is sort of like a high powered waterpik that uses magnetized water. Why? For starters, I'm tired of my dentist complaining about my gingivitis which has now become mild to moderate periodontal disease. Will a HydroFloss change that? I honestly don't know, yet. Based on what I've read about the ...more...

8. Periodontal Disease Elevates Heart Disease Risks by John Davis Even the term “gum disease” sounds misleading and quite innocent. The simple truth is that “lyme disease” receives more attention than periodontal disease yet is not nearly as harmful—at least not when periodontal disease progresses to a more advanced stage below the gum line. When that happens, the potential for complications including tooth loss are greatly increased. While the loss ...more...

9. Periodontal gum Problem May Seem to Have Little Relevance to The... by Sung Lee, and George Meinig D.D.S prive@pacbell.net. Best regards Sung Lee, and George Meinig D.D.S http://www.1stultimategumsolution.com Periodontal gum Problem May Seem to Have Little Relevance to The Side Effects of Root Canal Therapy. Copyright (c) 2007 Sung Lee, and George Meinig D.D.S This is of interest,as dentists seldom find teeth decaying,in periodontal pockets at the time the disease is active ...more...

10. What can I do to treat my gum disease naturally by Mitamins Team How can I recognise my gum problem as being gingivitis? When you have a problem that is accompanied by pain, it is simple to spot and take action before it's too late. With gingivitis symptoms, you are leftis is usually painless, although the gums may be red, swollen, and bleed easily with brushing. There can also be a bad taste in the mouth or persistent bad breat ...more...

11. Toxins of Bacteria in Dental Infection were more Lethal than The... by George Meinig Copyright 2006 SSLI Health Group Even though Price felt confident his research and interpretations were sound and factual, he encouraged future investigators to further test his findings. To Dr. Price, the uncovering of truth was the most important objective of his research. He hoped the future would shed more light on his studies - and take them further. That his deductions would be u ...more...

12. Gums and Bad Breath by R. Drysdale It’s been the standard wisdom that there is a relationship between diseased gums and bad breath; however, the results of some studies suggest that periodontal disease isn’t as likely to cause a problem as we once thought. This is not to say that people with gum disease won’t have bad breath: what it may mean is that their oral health problem is not the cause of their halitosis. It makes se ...more...

13. Periodontal Disease, Gum Disease, Gum Infections - Linked to Chr... by George Meinig Copyright 2006 SSLI Health Group Learn how hidden bacteria in teeth cause side effects that can endanger your life. Discover how germs trapped in teeth and tonsils mutate and metastasize like cancer cells and how these bacteria migrate to heart, kidney, eyes, brain, arthritic joints and countless other body tissues. This article is part of Dr. George Meinig's, DDS, FACD, r ...more...

14. Life Extension Through Periodontal Health? by Lawrence Spindel There is mounting evidence that having your teeth cleaned and a mouth free of periodontal disease is good for your over all general health. This is an example of an old idea become new. It wasn't that long ago that dentist were removing teeth that were periodontally involved because they were considered a source of other infections. Now we often can treat periodontally involved teeth so that ...more...

15. Bad Breath and Gingivitis by David Snape Does this sound familiar to you? My dentist and hygienist mentioned that I had irritated gums as they cleaned my teeth. This is a symptom of gingivitis. Gingivitis can be a stepping stone to major problems in the mouth and gum line. It can lead to periodontal disease, which is a much more serious problem with the potential for actual bone loss. Halitosis (bad breath) could be relat ...more...

16. Immune System Overloaded by Dental Infection, Trauma - Injury by George Meinig Copyright 2006 SSLI Health Group When people suffer a severe auto accident, fall, or suffer some other injury, their immune systems are called upon to work at peak performance in order to achieve a speedy recovery. Those people with root canal fillings are generally found to have a healing rate slower than expected. Quite often, the extra stress an injury places on their defense systems allo ...more...

17. Pregnancy Gingivitis: What Every Expectant Mother Should Know by Sheila Wolf, RDH "Mama Gums" On at least three separate occasions, I can remember having the privilege of breaking the news of a young woman's pregnancy from my side of the dentist's chair. I use the word "privilege" with my tongue planted firmly in my cheek, however. After all, the diagnosis was only determined because of the patient's tender, red, swollen gums. Ouch! Talk about taking the good news with the bad . . ...more...

18. The Symptoms of Periodontal Disease by John Davis Although it sounds sinister, periodontal disease is really just the scientific name for gum disease. But make no mistake about it, gum disease is sinister and it can lead to tissue loss, teeth falling out, and even infections within the heart itself. Unfortunately, most people do not take their gums' health seriously. This is somewhat odd because people know to brush and floss their teeth every ...more...

19. Killer Disease Sweeps Planet by Sheila Wolf, RDH "Mama Gums" "KILLER DISEASE SWEEPS PLANET!" If you saw this unforgettable headline in your local paper, would you be alarmed? Would you read the article to discover the "what, who, where, and why" about this dreadful killer disease? Or simply run naked and screaming into the streets to warn all the neighbors? Recent studies indicate that as many as four out of five people suffer from some form of gum ...more...

20. Periodontal Disease and Bad Breath by R. Drysdale The link between periodontal disease and bad breath has been recognized for many years - though not all people with bad breath have gum disease, many people with gum disease suffer from bad breath. The connection between the two is bacteria. A whole group of bacteria that live in the mouth are known to break down proteins in their environment and produce volatile sulfur compounds (VSC) that have a ...more...

21. Symptoms Of Gingivitis And What You Can Do About It by Abigail Franks There's a lot of gingivitis going around. Some estimates show that almost all adults will at one time or another suffer from this gum condition. Other suggest that as many as 80% of the population have at this very minute at least some symptoms of gingivitis. Whatever the true number, it's clear that the problem of gum disease is a chronic problem for many people. To understand the pr ...more...

22. How Does A Dentist Find Mouth Cancer by Noah Salzman   If you're looking to answer the question: "How Does A Dentist Find Mouth Cancer," you are obviously concerned about certain pimples, lesions, canker sores, swelling or other disturbing signs ...more...   23. Smile South Florida - Fort Lauderdale Dentist Encourages Screeni... by Alex Nottingham MIAMI, BOCA RATON AND FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA— Visiting the dentist on a regular basis and brushing and flossing daily could do more than prevent cavities. These activities also could prevent heart attacks and strokes. A recent study presented at the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting suggests that the bacteria present in gum diseases may trigger blood clots wh ...more...   24. How does The Amount of Dental Infections Influence the Severity ... by George Meinig Copyright 2006 SSLI Health Group We are all aware that organisms which produce disease vary greatly in the amount and severity of their virulence. Because teeth are relatively small, it is also generally believed that when a tooth has a properly treated root canal filling, it is impossible for an infection there from to overwhelm the patient. Furthermore, many express the opinion that the or ...more...   25. Root canal Bacteria Attack Heart and Circulatory System -Found L... by George Meinig Copyright 2006 SSLI Health Group The technical medical names for a wide number of circulaltory ill health problems which can occur as side effects to root canal therapy are endocarditis, myocarditis, pericarditis, heart block, aortitis, angina pectoris, phlebitis, lymphopenia, hyper and hypotension, anemia, leukopenia, leukocystosis, lymphopenia, lymphocytosis, bacter ...more...   26. Why do some People's Teeth Develop Dental Caries and Others do ... by George Meinig Copyright 2006 SSLI Health Group Most Individuals know that diet has something to do with it- and certainly sugar has - but why caries take place remains somewhat mysterious. To prevent the need for root canal treatments, one must remember that every case needing a root fill, other than those involving injury, started with a tiny bit of tooth decay. Why do some people's teeth decay and ...more...   27. Effect of treating periodontitis on C-reactive protein levels: a... by Effect of treating periodontitis on C-reactive protein levels: a pilot study Kimmo Mattila1 , Marja Vesanen2 , Ville Valtonen1 , Markku Nieminen1 , Timo Palosuo3 , Vesa Rasi4 and Sirkka Asikainen2 1Department of Medicine, Divisions of Infectious Diseases and Cardiology, Helsinki Universi ...more...   28. X-Ray Pictures Fantastic but Limitation to Find Gum Infection,Ro... by George Meinig Copyright 2006 SSLI Health Group Cheekbones, narrowness of jaws, the position of teeth and the formation of the hard palate make the taking of accurate x-ray pictures a challenge. For these reasons x-ray pictures of teeth and jaws quite often fail to disclose the presence of infection or what kind of treatment might be required, contrary to generally accepted views of most dentists and ...more...   29. Crowing About Toothache by malo alvarez When you take care of the natural teeth in your mouth, there will be no toothache to crow about. Toothache refers to the pain caused by tooth or jaw problems such as dental cavity, a cracked tooth, an exposed tooth root, gum disease, disease of the jaw joint, or muscle spasms when chewing. The severity of a toothache can range from mild to chronic excruciating pain. The pain may be aggravated ...more...   30. "New Study, Prevent Heart Disease With Dental Care?" by Farrell Seah What does the health of your mouth have to do with your overall health? In a word, plenty. A look inside or a swab of saliva can tell your doctor volumes about what's going on inside your body. Some eating habits can wreak havoc on your body and your teeth. For example, snacking throughout the day can increase the risk of tooth decay. Sipping soda and frequent nibbling on snack f ...more...   31. What is Laser Periodontal Surgery? by Sung Lee prive@pacbell.net. Best regards Sung Lee http://www.1stultimategumsolution.com What is Laser Periodontal Surgery? Copyright (c) 2006 SSLI Health Group What is laser periodontal surgery? It is a non-invasive, gentle alternative to the dreaded scalpel and suture procedure. If you have gum disease that has gone from mild to severe ask your dental professional about the ...more...   32. The Truth about Tooth Decay or Dental Caries by Joe Miller Tooth decay, or dental caries, is caused by prolonged exposure to acids produced by bacteria in the mouth. We cannot avoid bacteria in the air. When we breathe it enters the mouth and attaches itself to everything, including the teeth. In fact, there are more microcosms in one mouth than there are people on the earth. Sugar is the main culprit ...more...   33. Root Canal,Root Canal Treatment,Pain after Root Canal - Side Eff... by George Meinig Copyright 2006 SSLI Health Group Anyone who starts to read this article is sure to wonder what in the world ever motivated a successful dentist and endodontist such as I to state that Root Canal Treated Teeth have side effects which cause many disorders. How could a successful dentist, who was honored at the May 1993 five day 50th anniversary meeting of the American Association of ...more...   34. Periodontists Now Check for Oral Cancer by Kristin Gabriel kgabriel@marcomassoc.com. Best regards Kristin Gabriel http://marcombroadband.com Periodontists Now Check for Oral Cancer In addition to gum disease, periodontal problems, cavities, teeth bleaching and getting a dental crown, there's just one more thing that you should be aware of when it comes to dental health and dental care. Oral cancer, which is cancer of the sof ...more...   35. Important Information Regarding Temperomandibular Joint (TMJ) Di... by Dr Dean Howell There are many medical conditions individuals are afflicted with these days. Some are more common illnesses whereas others may not be as prevalent as the usual ones. One such medical condition which falls somewhere in between the two rates of occurrence is temperomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ. It is important to highlight some of the general information regarding TMJ such as its true defi ...more...   36. Novel Ways to Achieve Optimal Oral Health by Debora Yost, LE Magazine Neglecting one’s oral health not only leads to gum and enamel erosion, but also a wide range of life-threatening diseases.1 A recent study found that diabetics with gum disease had more than twice the risk of premature death due to kidney or heart disease, compared to diabetics with good oral health.2 And earlier this year, the American Dental Association (ADA) declared that the death ...more...   37. The Unsweetened Truth: Pregnancy, Sugar and Oral Health by Sheila Wolf, RDH "Mama Gums" A glazed doughnut or a wedge of apple pie might be what we choose for a mid-morning munch. Unfortunately, these snacks contain refined sugar that is not only bad for your teeth and gums, but also for your pregnancy. Sugar, sometimes disguised as sucrose, dextrose, or glucose, provides empty calories, adds weight, and can lead to diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis. We Americans eat entirely too ...more...   38. Periodontal Disease, Gum Disease, Gum Infections - Linked to Chr... by George Meinig Copyright 2006 SSLI Health Group Learn how hidden bacteria in teeth cause side effects that can endanger your life. Discover how germs trapped in teeth and tonsils mutate and metastasize like cancer cells and how these bacteria migrate to heart, kidney, eyes, brain, arthritic joints and countless other body tissues. This article is part of Dr. George Meinig's, DDS, FACD, research inform ...more...   39. Dental Hygiene, an Ancient Practice - The History of the Toothbr... by Rebecca Blain By Rebecca Blain of http://www.everything-teeth.com One of the most asked questions by adults and children is the origin of the toothbrush. There are several schools of thought on when the real toothbrush was created, but you need to look far into the past for the first evidences of oral hygiene. The Chinese were believ ...more...   40. The root Canal Treatment, Gum Infection and Apicoectomy by George Meinig Copyright 2006 SSLI Health Group When a root canal filling develops a granuloma, cyst, or some other infected area at the end of the root, dentists will sometimes endeavor to save the tooth by performing an operation called apicoectomy. The area of infection seen on x-ray pictures is actually a hole in the bone of the jaw eaten away by bacteria and toxins. It contains pus, bacteria and infec ...more...   41. Gum Infections,Dental Infections was Directly Related to the Par... by George Meinig Copyright 2006 SSLI Health Group When more supporting bone was lost and the pyorrhea pockets became deeper, the overall conditions and outlook changed remarkably. The surprise was the number of systemic body changes found to take place. Among them were the considerable amount of absorption of bone; the occurrence or non-occurrence of dental caries (cavities); changes in the uric acid level; ...more...   42. Why Your Oral Products (Mouthwash, Toothpaste, Chewing Gum, Spra... by Dr Harold Katz In order to stop bad breath, you must stop the production of the volatile sulfur compounds. The only safe and clinically-proven way to do so is to “oxidize” away the sulfur compounds and the bacteria that create this problem. For several decades the large pharmaceutical companies have made commercial products that do not oxidize away the Odorous and Lousy-Tasting Sulfur compounds created b ...more...   43. Lower Blood Pressure through Stress-Relief by Jimmy Lee High blood pressure kills over 43,000 Americans annually, and contributes to more than 227,000 other fatalities every year, making it the third most deadly disease. A quarter of all Americans suffer from high blood pressure symptoms today, and roughly one in four of these receive high blood pressure treatment in some form. That still means that tens of millions of Americans need ...more...   44. Preventing Disease by Improving your oral health by Matthew Solan, LE Magazine April 2006 LE Magazine April 2006 image Preventing Disease by Improving your oral health By Matthew Solan Even health-conscious people may be surprised to learn that gum disease is the most common disease of all in adults, affecting an estimated 80% of Americans over the age of 35. As researchers investigate the causes and effects of gum diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis, they ...more...   45. Demystifying root canal treatment by Dr Anthony Druttman Demystifying root canal treatment Many people have a deep-seated fear of root canal (endodontic) treatment. They will say not as bad as a root canal as if it is one of the worst human experiences. Such fears are unfounded. In professional hands, root canal treatment is the best way to keep your natural teeth and preserve good dental health. By having better information abou ...more...   46. Periodontal Disease and Heart Attacks by Dr Keith Scott drkeithscott@medspice.com. Best regards Dr Keith Scott http://medspice.com Periodontal Disease and Heart Attacks "Brush your teeth or you'll have a heart attack!" This is not an admonishment that I either heard as a child or ever made to my own children or patients. However it is becoming increasingly evident that maintaining good dental hygiene and treating periodont ...more...