gum disease

I have been discovering why dentists will sometimes prescribe antibiotics before or after a dental procedure. I have made up my mind that it is merely for the faster healing of the gums but after doing my research, I was stunned with what I found out. Before or even after a bloody surgical procedure, antibiotics are prescribed but only to those with increased risk of bacterial endocarditis. I used my search engine and found out that bacteria are in abundance in the mouth - but not all kinds of bacteria increases your risk of endocarditis. People with history of the said disease, those with cardiac valve abnormalities and people with congenital heart disease, I may not have mentioned all but they are at highest risk of endocarditis and they have to have prophylactic antibiotic therapy. Bacterial Endocarditis is said to damage the heart valves when the bacteria in the bloodstream embeds in the defective heart valves, then it infects the heart's inner lining.

You might think that you are not in control of situations such as this but I have read that it helps to maintain maximum care for gums and teeth to prevent undergoing invasive treatments that can lead to endocarditis. You have to also practice great care in flossing or brushing so as not to spread disease as your gums become infected. Ask your dentist about it and the dentist would gladly discuss it with you, as my dentist did.

Another reason for prophylactic antibiotic treatment is when a patient is diabetic - dentists make sure the patient doesn't catch infections by healing the gums after an invasive treatment. Our oral health should be properly guarded to prevent any form of infection that might harm our over all well being.

Some products that might be helpful in helping you to pevent expensive dental treatments include therabreath mouthwash, a portable oral irrigator and the hydro floss. 

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 any statements about any products in this article 

gum disease

 I went to the dentist the other day, I just realized how lax I am with my dental health.  I go to the dentist whenever I feel that there is a need, like the other day, my reason was gum bleeding.  I wouldn’t have gone to the dental clinic hadn’t it bled a little profusely It started as little as when I’m brushing but it alarmed me when I woke up one morning and spit out blood.  I gargled, brushed and bleeding did not stop.  Reason enough to rush to the dental clinic and skip work.

I never took seriously my hygienist reminding me every time that I need to pay regular visits to the dental office for the maintenance of my dental health.  I found it really demanding and it feels as if it is not worth my time, effort and money.  I am accountable to all that has happened to my mouth.

It disgusted me that I have really bad gum problem and multiple decaying teeth due to my negligence.  All those years I thought I have been saving a lot of time, money and energy -  Now it came to my senses that I just pushed myself to danger of losing all my teeth left and I exposed myself to infection.  I am now consulting a periodontist, if I was only attentive and submissive to the suggestions of my hygienist, it wouldn’t have gone this far.  I have costly procedures to undergo but I am left with no options but to submit myself completely to the treatment and do my maintenance at home. 

Products that might be helpful include

An oral irrigator. 

Oramd

An ozonator

*consult with your doctor before attempting to self treat...

 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 any statements about any products in this article

It has recently become quite clear that there is a possible link between lung infections and gum disease. Because both of these problems are serious in and of themselves, neither should be taken lightly. With studies showing that periodontal disease can ultimately cause lung infections, that is yet more incentive to practice effective oral hygiene. Not only are your teeth and gums too important to risk, but your respiratory health is as well.

One device that is quite useful is known as the oral irrigator. This tool can aid in helping to fight the daily build up of plaque that is happening in your mouth.

Lung infections are also commonly known as bacterial respiratory infections. At least, that is one type of lung infection. Specifically, it is the one with which we are most concerned for the purposes of this article. These infections can occur when you inhale fine amounts of bacteria into your lungs. Naturally, within the droplets, there are bacteria. Those germs will first begin breeding and then multiplying - right inside your lungs. To say they can cause significant damage that way is an understatement. Essential oil blends such as ora-md might be helpful in this regard.

Home ozonators can be used to create oxygenated water that can then be used as an oxygenated mouth rinse. If you use a lot of mouthwash this could be a great way to save money.

There was recently some research done which shows that this harmful bacteria can exist in the mouth. From there, it can be inhaled down into your lungs. A primary infection can occur from this, or an existing one can become worse.

What is the specific link here? Gingivitis is caused by bacteria. The worst part is that a large percentage of people currently have some form of gum disease and they do not even know it. Even in the best case scenario, we all have bacteria in our mouths, all the time. When you do not take care of your teeth and gums, however, the bacteria will get worse and worse. Microbes will infest the plaque building up between your teeth. That can easily be delivered into your respiratory tract.

This article is not intended to provide advice, treatment or diagnosis for  gum disease or any other health condition and is for information purposes only.   You should seek diagnoses, treatment, advice and care from a periodontist or other dental professional if you have or think you might have gum disease or any other oral health problem.  For other health problems, visit a physician.  The FDA has not evaluated statements about the products mentioned in this article.