Do You Know A Good Dentist? - Video

 

Link To the Page In The Video

If you could help with your true and good recommendation, that would be awesome!  

Sincerely,

David Snape
ToothyGrinsStore.com
1-888-586-6849

PS: pick up your free guides on   stopping gum disease  and defeating bad breath

Dental Hygienists ARE The Heroes of Dental Health Care

 

Link to the webpage described!

Dental Hygienists are definitely worthy of praise.  The work they do is so very important to your dental health.  It would be difficult to imagine a world without them. 

If you would like to thank or recognize a dental hygienist, please use this form to do so. 

Please provide as much detail as you can.  Your name and city are also required.  

Let's do our part to thank those who have served us and helped us with our dental health!  They really are unsung heroes and are deserving of praise and recognition for what they do!  

Use this link to read the original page on this topic.  

 Sincerely

David Snape
ToothyGrinsStore.com
1-888-586-6849

PS: pick up your free guides on   stopping gum disease  and defeating bad breath

Dental Hygienists Are The Unsung Heroes of Dental Health

It is really true!  Dental hygienists are really responsible for getting rid of all that built up plaque and tartar.  They work harder scraping away day after day - all for the benefit of their patients.

They deserve to be recognized!

Everyone needs to get their teeth cleaned and this is the hard work that dental hygienists do each day.  This is their contribution to our society.   This is something you really can not do for yourself.  

In addition, they provide useful tips and advice on how we can possibly do a better job of keeping our teeth and gums healthy.  They are like dental health coaches. 

Yes, it is really true,  Dental Hygienists are the BEST.  What they do is so important and the value cannot be overestimated.   They are awesome.


So, thank you to all of the dental hygienists out there for helping us to keep our teeth and gums healthy! 


Sincerely

David Snape
ToothyGrinsStore.com
1-888-586-6849


PS:  If you know of a dental hygienist you would like to have recognized, please send their name and your  name and city so that I can post that information on this site.   Use this contact form to send in the information. 

Are Your Teeth Worth Saving? Video

 

Link To The Page Discussed In The Video

Here are three resources for you to investigate:

The book: What You Should Know About Gum Disease: A Layman's Guide to Fighting Gum Disease (also available on kindle). 

The free e-book: How To Stop Gum Disease In 4 Easy Steps

A tool that I have found to be particularly important.  

Only you have the power to do something at home.   What you do, every day, at home is the most important thing when it comes to your dental health.   There aren't many, if any, dental professionals that would disagree with that.   You can find one to ask if you don't believe me.

Educate yourself and take action today.

Sincerely

David Snape
ToothyGrinsStore.com
1-888-586-6849

PS:  Prevention is powerful!  This info is free

* this site speaks in general terms only.  For specific questions about your own unique dental health situation, be sure to ask your periodontist or dentist.  Every human body is different and no one can guarantee any results.  But it sure seems like your chances are better with prevention knowledge than without, doesn't it?  

HydroFloss And Free Book

The Link To The Offer Mentioned in The Video

The book is valued at $21.99, so you will get this value along with a brand new HydroFloss (latest model).  The HydroFloss comes with a warranty as well.   This is a 'real' book.  It is one that you can hold in your hand and read - the old fashioned way! 

The book, What You Should Know About Gum Disease is an excellent adjunct to your Hydro Floss.  It is about 240 pages packed full of easy-to-understand information on gum disease and dental health.  

This chocked full of the 'secrets' to dental health that most professionals either don't know or don't have the time to tell / teach you.   And 'secrets' there are. 

For example, the measurement of your periodontal pocket depths is an objective guage to the health of your gums.  3mm and below is, generally speaking considered good by dental health professionald and anything above, generally speaking, is considered a problem.

Yet,  many dental offices are not measuring these on each dental visit, they are not telling their patients what these numbers mean and the importance of them.  

You are empowered with these numbers to know where you stand.  When gum health deteriorates, expensive treatments are right around the corner.  And unfortunately, this is often the point that people find out they have gum disease! 

However, we already know, according to dental professionals, that 75% of people have some gum disease right now!   Start protecting yourself today.  


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Sincerely,

David Snape
ToothyGrinsStore.com
 1-888-586-6849
Author: What You Should Know About Gum Disease


PS:  my  favorite tool for dental health 

PPS:   Get your free guides on fighting gum disease and stopping bad breath  

* I speak in general terms only on this site.  Specific questions about your unique dental health situation should be addressed by  your doctor or periodontist.  

Friday Roundup At Toothy Grins Store.

Well, we have had a number of posts this week.   Here are some of them.   I don't try to pretend one is better than the other.   I'll let you decide that:


Big Sale  - This sale is now over, click through to learn more.


Couponing video from March 12th.  Everyone likes to Save!  


The Hydro Floss Oral Irrigator is your Best choice   - When it comes to oral irrigators, this is really true.    Don't miss out on this special device.  The money it can save you in prevention is worth a LOT more than the cost of this machine.


The Story of How A Dentist Discovered that the Hydro Floss is Good For Her Patients.    Her second order showed that she is seeing the results in her patients.   How wonderful! 


Shrinking Periodontal Pocket Depths -  This is important if you want to gain and maintain your dental health! 


Of course, there are many more good articles on this site.  Use the search bar to the right to find them.

 Next, read more on the Hydro Floss 

Or - read more about the vitality Oral B electric Toothbrush

Sincerely,

David Snape
ToothyGrinsStore.com
 1-888-586-6849
Author: What You Should Know About Gum Disease


PS:  my  favorite tool for dental health 

PPS:   Get your free guides on fighting gum disease and stopping bad breath  

* I speak in general terms only on this site.  Specific questions about your unique dental health situation should be addressed by  your doctor or periodontist.  


my  favorite tool for dental health

Flossing And Brushing May Not Be Enough To Protect Your Dental Health - Video

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Read more about the Hydro Floss Today

Sincerely,

David Snape
ToothyGrinsStore.com
 1-888-586-6849
Author: What You Should Know About Gum Disease 


 PS:  Get your free guides on fighting gum disease and stopping bad breath  

* I speak in general terms only on this site.  Specific questions about your unique dental health situation should be addressed by  your doctor or periodontist.  

Is OraMD Cool For Dental Health?

Here is the video wherein I discuss this topic:

Link to page referred to in the video

Here is a link directly to the OraMD product  - interesting stuff on their page.

Essential oils have been known to kill bacteria.  Whether this blend is going to make a huge difference in your dental health is an interesting question to ask.

I tend to think this blend could be helpful, particularly in combination with use of the hydrofloss oral irrigator.    As the author of the book: What You Should Know About Gum Disease  - I would say that the Hydro Floss is the most powerful and useful tool or product I have come across.

I suspect it does the most good for the most people.

No one can suggest a cure for periodontal disease.  That's just not possible.  What you can talk about is control of harmful bacterial populations.    This is because you can never fully get rid of the bacteria in your mouth, no matter what you try.

One should always be under the care of a dentist or periodontist.  It is important that they monitor the health of your gums.

The key measurement and probably the most objective / effective one is the measurement of your periodontal pocket depths.

If you are able to get those down to 3mm or below, most dental professionals would probably say your gums are healthy at that point.

Therefore, whatever you do at home, you are looking for the change it causes in your periodontal pocket measurement numbers on your next office visit. 

Or course, every human body is different and no one thing works for every person 100% of the time.  The only way to know is to try something and watch your results.  

I speak in general terms only here and specific questions about your unique dental health situation should be directed to your dentist or periodontist.  They can provide advice, diagnosis and treatment.  This site cannot and does not attempt to do that. 

Next:  read more about this Essential Oils product for gum health


Sincerely,

David Snape
ToothyGrinsStore.com
 1-888-586-6849
Author: What You Should Know About Gum Disease


PS:  my  favorite tool for dental health 

PPS: PS:  Get your free guides on fighting gum disease and stopping bad breath  

* I speak in general terms only on this site.  Specific questions about your unique dental health situation should be addressed by  your doctor or periodontist.  


my  favorite tool for dental health
 

Is Drinking Coffee Bad For Your Teeth? Video

This video is about an earlier post entitled:  Is Drinking Coffee Bad For Your Teeth?

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Coffee is a very acidic beverage.  You can try to cut down on that by adding milk.  But, at the end of the day, it is acidic.  For that reason alone, it is not good for your teeth. 

However, no one is saying that you cannot drink coffee.  Just make a little effort to rebalance the pH of your mouth after drinking a cup.  

You can read more about that here.  

Sincerely,

David Snape
ToothyGrinsStore.com
1-888-586-6849
Author: What You Should Know About Gum Disease 


PS:  Get your free guides on fighting gum disease and stopping bad breath 

PPS: my favorite dental health machine for home use. 
 

Do Not Brush Your Teeth With Baking Soda - Video

Do Not Brush Your Teeth With Baking Soda - has been one of the most popular posts on this blog so far.   You can read the full post here.

I made a short video based on that post,  you can watch the video here:



read the whole post here. 


Many people are brushing their teeth with baking soda.  But, just because a practice is popular, doesn't mean it is correct.

There may be hidden dangers in doing so that you have not thought about.

I remember one customer I spoke.  We were talking about this very topic.   She said that she did not like the taste of the baking soda, so she never personally did this.

But then she told me that her husband did.   She suddenly said, "his gums are more receded than the rest of his family".

Next:  Read the Rest Of This Post Here.  

I hope this information proved to be useful to you.

Sincerely,

David Snape
ToothyGrinsStore.com
1-888-586-6849

PS:  Here is one of the top dental tools that I think are worth having.  It has helped a lot of people, including me, personally.

 

Lifetime Dental Health Based In Columbus Ohio

Lifetime Dental Health is a dental practice run by Dr. Barry and Dr. Love.


It is located in Columbus Ohio at the following address:

1960 Bethel Road, Suite 240 Columbus, Ohio, 43220.

Phone 614-929-2972

They provide a variety of services and treatments in all aspects of dentistry.

You can have an online consultation at their site.

Their goal is to keep your teeth healthy for life!

You can also find a free report on sleep apnea on their site.

Please note:  I do not personally know Dr. Barry or Dr. Love.  Therefore, this is not a personal endorsement of them or their practice.  Do your own research.   One should exercise common sense and probing questions whenever selecting a new dentist and dental office for care. 

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David Snape
ToothyGrinsStore.com
1-888-586-6849
Author: What You Should Know About Gum Disease 

 PS:  Get the free guides on fighting gum disease and stopping bad breath    

PPS: if you are a dental practice that would like to post your details, please send your information in here, please include a link to a picture.  All information should be uniquely written,  no copy and paste please!  

French Kiss Chewing Gum

French Kiss Chewing Gum was created for exactly what its name sake hints at.   If you know you are going to be in close contact with that significant other or that interesting possibility,  then you may want this gum.

This goes beyond candies that cover smells with other smells.  This gum's goal is to neutralize bad breath odors.   It uses the power of:  xylitol, calcium peroxide, zinc gluconate, and dicalcium phosphate as well as a pH neutralizer.

The power of oxygen and the pH neutralizer are where the 'secret sauce' is.  You won't find these things in other gums.  That's because this gum is special.

Dr. Katz has made a career out of fighting bad breath.   He uses methods that attack the root cause.  So this gum lasts even after the flavor is gone.

Other gums cover up smells.  This gum attacks them.  

This makes it possible for you to enjoy that next kiss without fear.  

This gum, in addition to protecting your personal life, could also improve your business relationships as well.  Just pop a piece whenever needed - perhaps before that next meeting.   

You can read more about this chewing gum here.    

Get a coupon to use here for this gum here.

You may also want this free guide on combating bad breath

Sincerely,

David Snape
ToothyGrinsStore.com
1-888-586-6849
Author:  What You Should Know About Gum Disease

PS:  my  favorite tool for dental health 



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Customer Reviews. 

Pocket Pal Tips   

Pocket Pal Tip Reviews

 

Is Drinking Coffee Bad For Your Teeth?

Yes, drinking coffee is bad for your teeth in at least two important ways.  

First, coffee is very acidic.  This means it will directly break down your tooth enamel.

Second, acidity is something that the bad bacteria love.  When the mouth environment becomes acidic,  the bad bacteria multiply more rapidly.  Since their waste products are also acidic, they produce even more acid to attack your tooth enamel.

Similar bacteria can cause gum disease and even bad breath.  

If you have concerns about your mouth pH, there are very few pH balanced mouthwashes that can help.  Here is one.  


It would be very difficult for most people to just stop drinking coffee.  So, at the very least, pay attention to things you can do to balance your pH back after consuming this acidic beverage.

Rinsing immediately with water can help, at least a little bit.  The use of a pH balanced mouthwash can be helpful.  Chewing a 100%, sweetened with xylitol, gum or mint can also help.   The xylitol amount should probably be a minimum of  .72 grams per piece.   You can find some here.

Some people sip coffee all day long.  As you can probably imagine, this keeps a constant barrage of acidity in your mouth. 

[If you hate coffee breath, try this chewing gum. ]

While the saliva can work to drive minerals back into the enamel, it will have a lot of difficulty overcoming a constant barrage of acidity.    It is like a chemical reaction a neutral pH will help drive minerals in.  Acidity may move things in the opposite and wrong direction. 

As you can probably surmise, this can be one contributing factor to the development of tooth decay.

See the video below for commentary on 'cracked and broken teeth'.

Sincerely,

David Snape
ToothyGrinsStore.com
1-888-586-6849
Author: What You Should Know About Gum Disease 


PS:  Get your free guides on fighting gum disease and stopping bad breath 

PPS: my favorite dental health machine for home use.  

* I speak in general terms only. If you have specific questions about your unique dental health situation, direct those questions to your periodontist or dentist.  

Charter Oak Unified students receive free dental care

I found this story at SGVTribune online

I think it is great that dental professionals teamed up to bring dental care to these children who did not have access to health insurance.  It is always heartwarming to hear stories of those who are willing to devote their time for a good cause.

Bravo to the Dental professionals of Covina, California for providing these services.

If you know of such an event, please let me know so that I can post it to this blog.
You can use the contact form to inform us. 

Sincerely,

David Snape
ToothyGrinsStore.com
1-888-586-6849


PS:  Get your free guides on fighting gum disease and stopping bad breath 

Conservative Gum Disease Treatment Helps Patient Avoid Surgery

You can read the article I am referring to here.

A St. Louis doctor and his hygienist were able to stop the progression of gum disease and help a patient avoid surgery who, under normal circumstances, would typically be referred for surgery. 

This is, of course, a good thing.  

Education is Really The Key

The article went on to say that 1/2 of all people have gum disease.  However, many professionals put the number far higher.  

The article correctly states that gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss.   The problem is one of education and prevention.

If people understood that they can have more control over their dental health by disrupting that plaque on a daily basis,  they would most likely have a lot less problems and smaller dental health bills in the future. 

I spoke to a woman recently that only gets her teeth cleaned once every five years.  I was a tiny bit surprised.  This person cited the high cost of dental care as the reason she only gets the cleaning once every 5 years. 

The problem is that this 'cleaning' ends up being the more expensive 'deep cleaning'.    We certainly cannot fault someone for wanting to save money.   But, wouldn't it be wonderful if the costs of regular cleanings could be brought down to the point that people would feel good about getting their teeth cleaned at least twice-per-year?  

I know that is wishful thinking, you don't have to tell me.   Dental hygienists are the unsung heroes of dental care.  They get in their and really clean things out for the patient.   It is just too bad that many patients seem to be unable to keep the plaque and tartar buildup between office visits to a minimum.  

Could education and a focus on effective prevention tools and techniques help reduce the problems?   I personally like the Hydro Floss.  Many dentists and hygienists have found that it can really help their patients do a better job at home.

I am glad that the dentist and hygienist were able to save at least one of their patients from invasive treatments.  Wouldn't it be great if more could be saved from that in a cost effective and simple way?

Sincerely,

David Snape
ToothyGrinsStore.com
Author: What You Should Know About Gum Disease 
1-888-586-6849

PS:  Get your free guides on fighting gum disease and stopping bad breath  

Should You Use An Electric Toothbrush?

Studies have shown that electric toothbrushes can be more effective.  Let's think about why that may be true.

One of the major reasons I think this is helpful is because of the timers that most electrics have.
You see, it has been suggested that each time we brush we should brush for about 2 minutes.

Two minutes is actually a long time.   It doesn't seem like it, but it is.   Therefore, most of us actually brush far less, even though we think it is more in our minds.

You can test this by timing yourself.  If you are not used to brushing for a full 2 minutes you will quickly realize it when you are using a timer.  You will think it is 'taking forever'.

The point of brushing your teeth is to manually disrupt plaque.  This is very important.  The circular electronic motion of the  brushing or sonic action for some brushes, may do a better job of that than manually brushing.

However, if you are truly taking your time and doing a good job with a manual brush, you could conceivable also be effective.

The time is one of the biggest factors.  This is where many fall short.   The timer on an electric can help to keep you on track.






Sincerely,

David Snape
ToothyGrinsStore.com
Author:  What You Should Know About Gum Disease


PS:  Get your free guides on fighting gum disease and stopping bad breath 

Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics’ Eastside Dental Clinic Recognizes Cavity-Free Kids

You can read the source article here

Looks like the Eastside Family Dental Clinic in Santa Barbara is rewarding kids and parents with a "Cavity Free Certificates" on Wednesday February 27th 2013!  They children will also be picking a toy out of a treasure chest.

The Eastside Family Dental Clinic started this program as a way to reward kids and parents for excellent 'toothbrushing' skills.

In addition, children get their pictures placed on an 'honor role' / cavity free board.  Another awesome idea.  They had 45 kids last year and expect 60 this year. 

That's awesome.   It's definitely a step in the right direction!

I would love to see more dental clinics doing the same.   Bravo to Eastside for this great program.
This sounds like a great program for raising awareness and rewarding efforts.    Wouldn't it be cool if every dental clinic had a program like this?  

I congratulate the Eastside Family Dental Clinic in Santa Barbara for putting forth great efforts towards instilling good dental hygiene habits in children.

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Don't let this opportunity go by,  you can read more about it here. 

Sincerely,

David Snape
ToothyGrinsStore.com
1-888-586-6849

PS: get your free guides on gum disease and bad breath, while you are here.


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Governor Tom Corbett of Pennsylvania Declares February as "Gum Disease Awareness Month"

Pennsylvania's Governor Tom Corbett has joined the list of Governors that have dubbed February as "Gum Disease Awareness Month"  - you can read the article from BeWellPhilly here.

So far, I have become aware of Illinois, Oklahoma and now Pennsylvania as states that are trying to raise the awareness of the seriousness of gum disease as well as how widespread it is.   Then there is Dr. Hudson in NY.

And that is great!  I applaud the Governors of these states as well as Dr. Hudson. 

The Problem Of Gum Disease Is VERY Widespread

In articles I've read recently some of the dental associations involved in these proclamations are stating that 85% of people suffer from some degree of gum disease.

The standard statistics is around 75%  - but even at that lower number that means 3 out of every 4 people have some.   Most of them don't know.

Many will not become aware until it is time for an expensive treatment.  There may be multiple reasons for this.  I don't want to speculate on that too much.    But, the fact remains:  A LOT of people have gum disease. 

It appears that many of those people will need expensive treatments and or lose one or more teeth!  (Gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss! )

 

This Prompted Me To Write The Book 

To do my fair share in raising the awareness about this widespread disease, as well as what people can do to stop it from progressing, I wrote a book.

The name of the book is: What You Should Know About Gum Disease. 

I think every family should have a copy of this book on their shelf.   If so many people have gum disease now, and do not know it,  what are the chances that multiple people in your family could use this information?

Who knows, maybe they (or you) can save thousands of dollars in expensive treatments that were not needed because you took action to prevent them.

It's not all about brushing and flossing.   If that was all it took, would so many people have gum disease today?


I hope this article helped to raise awareness a little further.

Sincerely,

David Snape
ToothyGrinsStore.com
1-888-586-6849

PS:   This tool is my favorite and can be used at home. 

PPS:  Guide:  How To Stop Gum Disease

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn Proclaims February as Gum Disease Awareness Month

Here is the story from the Chicago Dental Society's Website. 

Governor Quinn, according to the above site, has declared February as: "Gum Disease Awareness Month". 

This is great.  Another state is joining the call for awareness.   I wrote about Oklahoma the other day. 

In the article, they mention that 85% of people have some gum disease and less than half of them know it.   That should be a wake up call for everyone who reads this! 

This is why it is so important that people have more awareness about this problems.  Gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss.   Yet, some people lose teeth and get implants or dentures and still don't know the reason. 

Creating awareness is one of the reasons I wrote my book:  What You Should Know About Gum Disease.  ISBN:  978-0981485508

If people just knew a little more, they might be able to save themselves from expensive dental treatments down the road.  Moreover, they would have a better chance at keeping all of their teeth for a lifetime of good service.

I applaud Governor Quinn for making this proclamation and I also applaud Oklahoma for doing the same thing.  I would like to see more states follow suite and more dental organizations too!

Sincerely,

David Snape
ToothyGrinsStore
1-888-586-6849

PS: this is my favorite tool for dental health problem prevention at home! 

PPS:  a free guide on stopping and preventing gum disease

Temple University Faculty Join Research Validation of LANAP® Periodontal Disease Treatment

Laser Gum Surgery News

This is the article

But, before you get too excited, know that the above link is just a company press release.

They are delighted because two researchers from Temple University have been certified to perform the LANAP procedure.

Good?   Could be.  They are claiming that their surgery is less invasive and provides a way to rebuild bone.  Although, there didn't seem to be any clarification on the 'rebuild bone' part. 

I'd like to hear from one of the doctors that has experience with LANAP explain that part to us.  

What do they actually mean there?   Full restoral?  Partial restoral.   If I had to guess, it might just mean a minimal restoral if any.

The cost of the laser procedures is quite high.   I am wondering if there isn't a better way for the patients to achieve a full return to periodontal health naturally?  

I hope so!

Anyway, less invasive (read: destructive) is certainly a step forward.

So that is the NEWS! 

Sincerely,

David Snape
ToothyGrinsStore.com
1-888-586-6849

PS:   Check out my favorite home use tool for dental health promotion.  

PPS:  Free guide on stopping bad breath