Being skeptical is normal. I am certainly glad that Sharlene took the time to share her success with this information.
I would love to have more people read my book(s). I know people will benefit. This is such a widespread problem and very few people know they actually have it.
There even appear to be people that have lost teeth and have had implants or dentures installed and still don't know that they lost their teeth due to gum disease. How sad is that? Very sad if you ask me.
Dental pros tell us that it is about 75% of people. Why doesn't that alarm people? Does anyone stop to think the odds are NOT in their favor? What are the chances you don't have this problem?
This is the problem in a nutshell: People are not told and they don't know. There are specific questions you should ask your hygienist or dentist.
1. Can you take and tell me the periodontal pocket depths readings around every tooth?
-generally speaking 3mm and below are considered healthy. Above that max is generally considered unhealthy. You doc will tell you for sure.
2. Do I have some gum disease? Simple and direct. That should get them to speak up if they have been ignoring it. Gingivitis is really just another stage of the same disease process. Basically, gingivitis is the beginning.
It really is a big problem. Lots of people have it and many don't know they have it. So, how do you get this information in the hands of people if they don't even know they have the problem.
Preventing the problem is very important. Stopping and existing problem is equally important.
When I say a lot of people have gum disease, dental professionals tell us about 75% (sometimes higher) have gum disease. That's 3 out of every 4 people. That really is a lot. What do you think the odds are that you are the 1 out of 4 that is safe?
As I mentioned before, people just don't know they have this problem. Often times, they are not told until it is time for an expensive treatment.
People are busy and they don't always have time to educate their patients. Many doctors have found that the people actually do not listen until the situation is critical. In a certain sense, you cannot blame them because they know people won't listen.
On the other hand, some dental professionals keep trying even though they understand the probability of getting through to more than a few people is unlikely. This has been the blockage that has faced other dentists who have gone out of their way to talk about prevention.
Unfortunately, I am finding a similar situation. Even though about 75% of people have some gum disease, they just don't want to pay attention to what I have to say.
On the other hand, there are those who are delighted to find my information. The absorb it, act on it, and some even call me to tell me how much better their dental health has become - as measured by their hygienist or dentist.
I always advocate working with professionals. My book is easy-to-understand and I believe it has the potential to save you a tremendous amount of money, pain and unhappiness over the years.
Every family should have a copy and ever dental office should be giving copies to their patients.
In this video we reinforce the concept that plaque is the enemy and that the plaque continues to come back again and again. It is a fight that must be fought every single day. Failure to do so, is usually a step backwards.
The plaque is a living 'biofilm' and it forms an oxygen shield. When this happens the 'bad bacteria' have a chance to reproduce rapidly and produce more and more acidic toxins which can ultimately have the effect of destroying surrounding tissue.
If too much of that tissue, including the bone, is destroyed, the tooth or teeth can become loose. This is a disaster. Implants can be very costly.
Many people have gum disease right now and many (most) do not know it. In fact, there are people who have lost teeth and now have implants and they still don't know or understand that the reason for losing the teeth was gum disease.
Gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss. It is possible to lose teeth through accidents or very severe cavities. However, gum disease is the far, far in the lead when it comes to tooth loss.
I believe the book is one that every family should have o their book shelf. Since dental professionals tell us that 3 out of every four or about 75% of people have gum disease, there is a good chance that you or someone you love will need this information.
If you can save yourself from even one expensive treatment or toot replacement you will be far out in the lead.
If you have any questions, I can be reached at the number below