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Games Guy | January 6, 2010

Many people believe that having periodontal (gum) disease is a problem of old age.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  You can be a young child and have a problem with the health of your gum tissue.  The reality is that damage builds up over time and it is only when people are older that they start to see the accumulated problem. 

Because they only start to recognize it later in life, it is often associated with the later stages of life.  But in reality, up to 80% of people may have some form of gum disease right now.  Your chances do increase over time.  I saw a statistic on the Mayo Clinic’s website that up to 95% of people have some form of gum disease after age 65.  Such stats do little to dispell the myth that this is a disease of aging.

So, what do you do when the majority of people will not consider that they  might have some level of gum disease right now?  Well, there is really nothing you can do. Yet, the individuals themselves could choose a different path. There are ways that go beyond brushing and flossing to improve your dental health.  If brushing and flossing were enough, would so many people end up with gum disease and need expensive treatments to mitigate the effects of the disease?  The answer is: probably not. 

I hope that everyone can understand the truth about this problem and save their teeth as well as thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars on dental work that could have been prevented!

*Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only and does not intend to advise upon, diagnose or treat any health problem whatsoever, including but not limited to gum disease. If you have or think you might have a health problem, visit your doctor or dentist for advice, diagnosis and treatment The USFDA has not evaluated statements about products in this article.

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Games Guy | January 2, 2010

Gum disease is an all-too common condition. But what really is the truth behind this condition and how can one prevent it?

While this disease is associated with tooth loss especially when it comes to senior adults, it is by no means a ‘natural part’ of aging. Good dental care and preventive measures can actually help an individual retain healthy gums and a good set of teeth well into old age.

It is not always true that people who have been afflicted with this condition are sloppy when it comes to their dental hygiene habits. In fact, some say that at least 80% of the population are susceptible to gum disease.

So genetic predisposition is one thing to consider instead of the usual regular brushing and flossing when it comes to gum disease. That is why it is important to get a screening so that preventive measures can be taken early on if you have genetic predisposition to gum diseases.

It is important that you inform your dentist immediately if you feel there are early symptoms of gum disease. While there are some who say that diseases of the gum tissue can be treated using antibiotics since they are usually bacterial in nature, there can be some side effects which can occur when dealing with medications.

Proper preventive measures and treatment need not also be associated with pain as there are now local anaesthesia and over the counter medications that can make your experience much better.

Keeping your natural teeth is healthier and costs a lot less than getting implants.  Not to mention that you don’t have go through the pain and hassle of treatment.

 *Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only and does not intend to advise upon, diagnose or treat any health problem whatsoever. If you have or think you might have a health problem, visit your doctor or dentist for advice, diagnosis and treatment The USFDA has not evaluated statements about products in this article. 

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