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knowledge | November 30, 2009

gum disease

The truth is, according to statistics, the vast majority of people will develop some form of periodontal disease in their lifetimes. Therefore, knowing the risk factors can help, but will not solve this rampant problem. What you eat may be one of these factors, if your diet is full of sugar that can feed bacteria, you may be at greater risk.

You can still help your teeth by brushing on a regular basis, flossing, and going to the dentist – but is there more you should be doing?   People who have braces will have a much tougher time of getting the plaque off their teeth. This will make it more difficult to combat gum disease. However, brushing and flossing alone aren’t going to be enough for most people, you may need to do even more. Using a Hydro Floss may be helpful too.

There are a few medical conditions that may add to your chances of getting gum disease, one is diabetes. Not only does your diet affect your chances of getting periodontal disease, but if you are too stressed and get little sleep that may also affect you. Using an essential blend, like Oramd might be helpful.

It seems that girls are at risk of getting gum disease more so than boys are. That’s just because of the hormones that are in their body. Tobacco has to be one of the largest causes of gum disease, without smoking or chewing tobacco the plaque wouldn’t grow as quickly. An oxygenized, pH balanced mouthwash like therabreath may also help you.

There have been studies that have been done showing that some ethnic groups are at a higher risk than other ethnicities when it comes to contracting gum disease. What you do at home is probably more important than one gets done at the dentist’s office – you need both, but you have to be proactive at home.

Working hard at home can be the difference between whether you end up needing expensive periodontal treatments or not. Work hard at keeping your mouth healthy, your overall health will very much appreciate it. Again, more than just brushing and flossing are often necessary.

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.

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knowledge | November 30, 2009

If you have heard about sinus irrigation and your medical professional has recommended this course of treatment for you, you may have concerns regarding it. Understanding who needs sinus irrigation and why, can go a long way to easing your concerns. This process can be helpful in many ways, if you are a sinus sufferer this is generally a condition that is with you every single day and if you can feel better on a daily basis, this helps.

Sinus irrigation has been used for many centuries; it is by no means a new treatment method. In terms of ancient Indian wisdom and the practice of yoga, sinus irrigation was carried out by means of a "neti pot" (jala neti), and was used as a form of yogic meditation.

The neti pot is now used widely for this process which is also sometimes referred to as nasal lavage. The neti pot is used to introduce salt water into the nasal cavity and irrigate the sinuses. Small syringes, water picks and hydro pulse devices are also used for this procedure. Today, you may find a more modern and high powered version dubbed the Hydro Pulse. This modern version may be a more comfortable and convenient way to irrigate the sinuses. 

ENT doctors recommend this form of irrigation for people as a sinus treatment. When the sinus cavities are working correctly the cilia (tiny hairs) in these cavities move back and forward naturally. If the sinuses become congested these cilia are no longer able to function at the same frequency and this causes problems. Mucus is supposed to drain out of the sinus cavities and into the stomach where it is dealt with efficiently by digestive acids.

These cilia become temporarily or even permanently damaged and are unable to remove the mucus which forms in the nasal cavities. This mucus dries and causes a blockage which can become infected; the nasal irrigation is able to remove this blockage, lessen the chance of infection and in many instances help to the cilia to recover and do their proper job. Over the counter and other medications if taken for extended periods of

time can also be responsible for causing permanent damage to these nasal cilia.Jill St.Cloud writes about sinus and nasal irrigation for relief from allergy symptoms and chronic sinus problems.

Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only and does not seek to diagnose, advice or treat any health condition whatsoever. If you have or think you might have a health condition, contact your primary care physician for diagnosis, advice and treatment. The USFDA has not evaluated statements about any product mentioned in this article.

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