Your Gum Problems - Periodontal Disease, Bleeding Gums, Swollen Gums, Gingivitis, Bad Breath and More -
are NOT Your Fault Alone.
A Smile with Healthy Gums and Teeth is Cosmetically Appealing
Don't let embarrassing smiles with red or swollen gums, cavity ridden teeth, or bad breath haunt you anymore.
There Are Two Main Causes for 99% of All Gum Problems
If you do not address these problems specifically, you will continue to have trouble with your oral health.
Problem #1:
Poor (or lack of) oral hygiene. You’re either here because you have been misguided on your oral hygiene, have not practiced a good oral hygiene program, or your oral hygiene products have let you down. There truly is no replacement for having a great oral hygiene program. It is impossible for your mouth to improve if it is not being taken care of properly.
Problem #2:
Bacteria. Gum problems can start in just a few short hours as bacteria multiply by the millions if left unchecked. Bacteria are what actually create plaque, which then forms tartar. Tartar is calcified plaque and likes to dwell between the teeth and along your gum line where your teeth meet your gums and anywhere it can get a foothold. Over time the buildup or tartar creates an opening (pocket) where the bacteria can hide below the gum line and multiply and lead to more severe problems.
Warning Signs of Gum Problems
- gums that bleed when you brush your teeth
- red or swollen gums
- tender gums
- gums that have pulled away from the teeth (pockets)
- chronic bad breath that doesn't go away
- loose teeth
- tooth aches
- a change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite
- a change in the fit of partial dentures
- receding gums
Gum problems affect the tissues that surround and support your teeth. The main cause is bacteria buildup, which can irritate your gums and lead to bleeding gums, swollen gums, gingivitis and eventually to more serious conditions such as gum disease, periodontal disease and loss of teeth.
What's worse, studies now show periodontal disease can lead to heart attack, stroke, diabetes, pancreatic cancer, respiratory disease and digestive disorders. This is not something you want to play around with. If you have any of the above symptoms, you need to take immediate action.
Can the Worst of Gum Problems be Reversed?
Consider this… When you scrape your knee, it is necessary to put a band-aid on it to keep it clean so the skin can grow back and heal the wound without infection. The mouth is a little more complicated, but very similar. If you maintain a clean environment, your body can heal itself.
Mistake #1: The First of Two Big Mistakes
Keep doing the same thing you've been doing and expect a different result.
Currently, our answer to fighting bacteria has been to use chemical laden toothpastes and mouthwashes. This poses another huge problem for our mouths that hardly anybody is aware of.
A large portion of toothpastes on the market today are loaded with potentially harmful ingredients. One of the most dangerous ingredients is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS). Because SLS has a foaming property, it is added to toothpastes in order to generate foam and give the impression that the toothpaste is working. However, SLS has been found to be quite corrosive and harmful to skin tissue says a report by the American College of Toxicity. In the cleaning industry, SLS is also used in products such as garage floor cleaners, engine degreasers and car wash soaps. Elsewhere, SLS is used in clinical studies as a primary skin irritant. Laboratories use it to irritate skin on test animals and humans so that they may then test healing agents to see how effective they are on the irritated skin. Brushing with SLS is not going to help your gum problems. If you think toothpaste is safe, then ask yourself why are warning labels on your toothpaste box.
Mouthwash with alcohol is another problem because it can cause dry mouth. Bacteria flourish in a dry mouth. Saliva is our body's natural defense to bacteria. It is extremely rich in oxygen and certain enzymes that are natural enemies to bacteria. But when you use products that promote a dry mouth (and therefore accelerate bacterial growth), you are aggravating the bacteria problem.
When your mouth is bombarded with bacteria feeders like dry mouth, chemicals, processed foods, sugars and more, you overburden your salivary production. You can easily lose your oral health over time and eventually have to recognize you have an uphill battle to restore your gums to the firm and healthy pink condition they once were.
Brushing and gargling with products that are not ideal for overcoming gum problems can simply prolong the problem.
We must understand the delicate climate our mouths require to be healthy before we can expect to see improvement in our teeth, gums and smile.
What National Institutes of Health Says About Toothpaste & Mouthwash
Warning Labels for most toothpaste are not on the tube, they are on the box. Most mouthwash's Warning Labels are on the bottle. Medline Plus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health states the following:
- "In some cases, over-the-counter pastes and rinses may be doing you more harm than good, depending on your condition."
- "Avoid using commercial, alcohol-containing mouthwashes, which aggravate the problem."
- "Change your toothpaste brand and avoid using mouthwashes if your swollen gums are caused by sensitivity to toothpaste or mouthwash."
- "Anti-bacterial mouth rinses or other aids may be recommended in addition to frequent, careful, tooth brushing and flossing."
3 Eye Opening Reports Regarding Oral Health Care Products
Report #1 - The 6 Hidden Dangers in Toothpaste
...most toothpaste contains potentially harmful ingredients (even cancer causing)
...most mouthwash that kills bacteria can accelerate their re-growth?
Report #2 - The Secret to Good, Healthy Gums
Report #3 - WARNING: Why the US Government Requires Warning Labels on Toothpaste
Mistake #2: Poor Oral Hygiene
Simply not brushing, gargling, and flossing on a regular basis cause gum and teeth problems, and here's why:
When left unchecked, bacteria can multiply into the millions in just a few short hours. As the bacteria get stronger and multiply, they eat more. They hide in the gum pockets between the teeth and along the gum line, on the back of tongue, and in the nooks and crannies of your mouth. Like anything else, as the bacteria eat, they eliminate waste. This waste is so acidic it can eat right through the enamel on your teeth, all the way to the dentin and form cavities. This acid wreaks havoc on your gums and can eat away at them over time. If they get deep enough in the pocket, they can go after the bone that holds your tooth in place. Unfortunately, if you are experiencing any of the more severe warning signs of gum problems, then you have put yourself in a very compromised position and even the most disciplined 3 step program of brushing, gargling and flossing may well come up short. Continuing to use chemical laden toothpaste and mouthwash is not your best option at this point.
How Do You Safely Improve Your Oral Health?
To win the battle, you're going to have to regroup and start using a more effective oral hygiene program and bring in a strong bacteria fighter that doesn't interfere with your mouth's natural function and ability. Basically, you need to implement a new battle plan with reinforcements. You have to start providing a clean environment in your mouth so your body will have a fighting chance to heal itself.
You're at a point now where it is going to take extra effort to get desired results or you may risk losing your teeth.
You're going to have to upgrade your oral hygiene program and your toothpaste & mouthwash for a period of time to get things back to normal. Take action now and don't risk the possibility of full blown periodontal disease with the ramifications it brings.
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By practicing good oral hygiene and killing the bacteria and pathogens that are the cause of gum disease, gingivitis, bleeding gums, canker sores, and bad breath, you can improve your overall oral health. To read more on mouthwash, periodontal disease, receding gums or halitosis, click one of the links provided.