Why Coffee Is Bad For Your Teeth

Coffee is bad for your teeth for two reasons.   Both reasons stem from the fact that coffee is very acidic.

Reason 1:  Acid directly attacks your tooth enamel.  This can leave you susceptible to cavities as well as cracked and broken teeth.

Reason 2.  Acid is the 'bad bacteria's'  best friend!  They love the acid. It makes them multiply even more rapidly!   These 'bad bacteria' are the anaerobic ones.  These are the kind that are responsible for cavities, gum disease and even bad breath!

Think about the daily routine of most people.   Do they take any steps at all to clear their mouths of the acid after drinking a cup of coffee?   Most people never think of this.    If they had a good pH balanced mouthwash, it could be to their benefit.   Even swishing with water is better than nothing!  (but some water is acidic too - but not as acidic as the coffee!)

Most people take no precautions at all!  And a few hours later, they are drinking more coffee or soda.  In most cases, the soda is just as acidic if not more than the coffee! 

In light of that, does it surprise you that so many people have cavities and broken or cracked teeth?

I hope this post will help you to think about these things a little more.  In addition many other beverages and foods are acidic.  Do your homework and you could save yourself a lot of heartache!

One test to help.  You can do a pH test on your saliva before / after drinking coffee and before / after using a pH balanced mouthwash.    You can sometimes find pH testing strips at your local pharmacy (NEVER put those strips in your mouth though).  Follow all directions and warnings on the package before using pH testing strips.   

 pH balanced and oxygenated mouthwash     -  bulk purchase (saves over individual pricing)

Customer Reviews of ph balanced, oxygenated mouthwash

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


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

PPS: prevention can also help a lot in reducing an individual's or family's health care costs.  My favorite prevention tool.   

Hydro Floss Customer Reviews  



* I speak in general terms only on this site.  Specific questions about your unique dental health situation should be directed to your dentist or periodontist. 

 Video: 

Katy Texas Dental Website Answers The Question - Is Gingivitis Reversible - Video And Commentary

Link to webpage discussed in the video

Katy Texas Website

This Katy, Texas website answers the question:  Is gingivitis reversible?  

I do think they did a  good job answering this question.   If you have interesting commentary to add, let us know. 

We should not overlook, nor forget about prevention.  Many expensive dental procedures could be avoided in the first place, if patient's were more educated about prevention.   My favorite.  

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

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

PPS: prevention can also help a lot in reducing an individual's or family's health care costs.  My favorite prevention tool.  

HydroFloss

Dr. Laura Tills From Madison Wisconsin is Offering Free Oral Cancer Screenings In April

I thought this story about Dr. Tills,  DDS and Dr. Mathew Kutz, DDS offering free oral cancer screenings was worthy of being talked about.   Here is the full story from prweb.

I think it is fantastic that they are doing this.   Oral cancer is obviously something serious and it is not something that most offices have the ability to screen for.

Therefore, an office that is offering free screenings - even if it is only for April 2013 is news worthy.
I'm delighted to hear of their work.

Of the many things that gum disease appears, according to researchers, to be related to, increased risk for oral cancer is one of them. 

It's quite amazing when you consider the volume of research that shows a connection between gum disease and all kinds of other disease, isn't it?   It appears that a long term, chronic bacterial infection in the mouth (gum disease) leads to all kinds of more significant health problems.

The bacteria: p gingivalis has even been found in heart arterial plaque!   Wow.

Prevention is important.  And many dentists and hygienists are able to educate patients and help give them helpful tips, like using the HydroFloss at home, to help improve their periodontal health.  And for many people it is working!

Congrats to Doctors Tills and Kutz for offering free screening for oral cancer during the month of April 2013!   


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And don't forget about prevention as well.  Many expensive dental procedures could be avoided in the first place, if patient's were more educated about prevention.   My favorite.   


 Sincerely,

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

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

PPS: prevention can also help a lot in reducing an individual's or family's health care costs.  My favorite prevention tool. 

 

Can A Hydro Floss Help Improve Your Dental Health and Save You From Expensive Bills? - Video

Here is a link to the webpage shown in the video

I hope you enjoyed that video and found it informative and / or useful.

I have found the Hydro Floss to be a great tool that really helped me to take charge of my own dental health. 


read more here

Sincerely,

David Snape

ToothyGrinsStore.com

1-888-586-6849

PS  get your guide on fighting gum disease

PPS obtain your guide on stopping bad breath. 

* I speak in general terms in this article.  Specific questions about your unique dental health situation should be directed to your periodontist or dentist.   They can provide you with advice, diagnosis and treatment, this article cannot do that nor does it attempt to do so.  But, I hope it has helped to empower you with the information that make a big difference in your dental health from hereon!  

 

 

Introducing Dr. Ellie Phillips

Dr. Phillips is the author of the book:  Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye.  

She is also the author of the Zellies Complete Mouth Care System.

Dr. Ellie has been a leader who focuses on dental health prevention.  That is something I definitely applaud.

With over 30 years of clinical experience she has been able to help many people achieve and maintain a healthy mouth.   That translates to patients keeping more teeth for a lifetime of good service as well as avoiding expensive dental bills and pain.

Dr. Phillips deserves much praise as a trail blazer who has worked diligently to help the public understand that prevention really does pay.  Prevention pays the patient.  This shows that Dr. Ellie's heart is in the right place.

Dr. Ellie has her own line of xylitol gums and mints called Zellies.   Her brand of xylitol has helped and will continue to help people with prevention.   The pH elevating powers and bacteria hindering properties of xylitol make it a powerful tool in the arsenal of those who believe in prevention.

I applaud Dr. Ellie for her hard work and efforts to truly help patients over the decades.  She shines brightly in a world that needs more light!

Thank you Dr. Phillips for all that  you have done for the people.

Sincerely,

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

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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?  

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

Click Here for the page described in the video

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.  

What Are People Saying About The HydroFloss? Video

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What Are People Saying About The Hydro Floss? Video Answer: 

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Learn more about the Hydro Floss here


This is a powerful machine for dental health maintenance.  As you can see in the video, many people have derived benefit.   It is worth reading about.   Perhaps you will learn something important.

Read more.  

Customer Reviews :

http://www.toothygrinsstore.com/ReviewsList.asp?ProductCode=HydroFloss01&Reviews=Y

I speak in general terms only here.  Specific questions about your unique dental health situation should be directed to your periodontist or dentist.   They can provide you with qualified advice, diagnosis and treatment. This site cannot.

If you would like to know what people are saying about the Hydro Floss, you can see for yourself here.  

Sincerely,

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


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

Is Drinking Coffee Bad For Your Teeth? Video

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

Next:  Read The Full Post

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. 
 

Dental Health Books Worth Reading

Dental Health Books Worth Reading. 

I thought it would be fun to list these dental health books that are worth reading.   The authors of these books have challenged the standard preconceived notions about dental health.   They are all interesting and speak from interesting perspectives.

1.  Root Canal Cover Up - George Meinig, DDS.  Dr. Meinig explains one of the biggest problems with root canals.   If you have or are about to get a root canal, it would be to your benefit to read this book and understand what kind of problems can occur.    This is wonderful book from a doctor with tons of experience, just like the book above.  

If you care about dental health, this is a must read.    Same Topic:  There is a documentary called "Root Cause" - if you are worried about root canals, whether you have had one or it is being recommended to you, you should probably watch this documentary.   


2.  Cure Tooth Decay  - Ramiel Nagel and Timothy Gallagher, DDS.  This book is all about nutritional changes that can impact your dental health.    I have some objections to this book.  

I don't agree with everything in this book.   But, the general information and "most" of the nutritional information is good.   I would say this:  Don't eat raw meats.  Don't eat raw organ meats.  Don't use 'fermented' cod liver oil.   Regular cod liver oil is fine.   Other than that, most of this book has good information in it.  

3.  Oral Health Bible -  Dr. Bonner.  Great insight into your dental health.

4.  The Dental Diet -  Dr. Steve Lin discusses one of the most hidden aspects of your dental health - The Dental Diet!  


5.  What You Should Know About Gum Disease - A Layman's Guide To Fighting Gum Disease

Finally,  at the risk of sounding self-serving I have to mention my own book.  This is because gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss bar none.   Lot's of people lose a tooth or teeth to gum disease.  They get a denture or implant and still don't know the root cause of their problem.  This ignorance can lead to more lost teeth and more expense.

Therefore, I think my book is very important and every family should have a copy.


Sincerely,

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

PS:  There is also this free guide:  How To Stop Gum Disease In 4 Easy Steps:  Get your copy here. 

My favorite tool for dental health promotion at home.

* On this site, I speak in general terms only.  For specific questions about your unique dental health situation, be sure to direct those questions to your dentist or periodontist.

The Hydro Floss

Get a New Hydro Floss

Dental health is rather precious.  You are probably already aware of the costs involved just with getting a simple cavity repaired.

You may have experienced other costs for crowns, root canals, bonding, implants, dentures and gum surgeries, among others.  When you stop to consider how much  you can pay over a lifetime for dental costs, the numbers are quite staggering.

That is true even if you have good insurance.  Because in the dental world the co-pays can be quite high.  In many cases, insurance won't pay because they either 1. consider it your fault or 2. consider it a cosmetic issue.

The sad part about this is that a staggering number of people know they need dental work done, but they also know they can't afford it.  Therefore, they let it go.   The dental community has an obligation, in my opinion, to reach out to those people.

The costs of dental care are high and do tend to support higher than average lifestyles.  That is why I think that obligation exists.  Of course, few people are going to pay me any heed.  I know that.  :)

Therefore, Prevention becomes even more important to all of the people, regardless of socio-economics.

Prevention Is The Key

Everyone knows about brushing and flossing.   But, if they were really all you needed to do, would people have so many dental health problems?

No prevention method is a 100%, but I do think it is reasonable to consider that people need more than brushing and flossing if they want to prevent more problems and avoid more costly treatments.

No one wants the pain of some treatments anyway.  Even when the anesthetics wear off, there will be pain.

What can you do besides brushing and flossing, plus your regular dental office cleanings,  to improve your odds of avoiding costly treatments and perhaps even saving teeth?    The answer, I believe is with the Hydro Floss.  

It's helped a lot of people and there is a good chance that it can help you.   Again,  no method is 100%, but if you add the Hydro Floss to your regular brushing and flossing routines, how much more might the odds be in your favor?

Read more about the Hydro Floss 

Sincerely,

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

* I spoke in general terms only here.  Specific questions about your unique dental health situation should be directed to your periodontist or dentist.


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

Journal Of Clinical Periodontology Publishes Studies On The Hydro Floss

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Hydro Floss

The Story Of The HydroFloss

The Top Oral Irrigator

The Doctors TV Show and The Hydro Floss

Customer Thoughts On The HydroFloss

Serving Pregnant Women - An Upstream Approach To Preventing Cavities

Serving Pregnant Women - An Upstream Approach To Preventing Cavities

I found an interesting article with the above title at healthaffairs.org.



The article has a good side because it acknowledges that babies generally get their first oral bacterial from their mothers (or any other caregiver).   Babies are not born with oral bacteria.

Instead, they generally get that bacteria from whoever it is that cares for them.   However, the article seemed to suggest that fixing / preventing cavities would prevent or help to prevent the cavity producing bacteria from colonizing the babies mouth.

I think if the bacteria are there they will get passed on, even if the mother has no active cavities.   Instead, prevention would be better served in 'shifting' the kind of bacteria in the mother's mouth.

You don't hear many dental professionals talking about that concept and neither did this article.   However, it is similar to the concept that you hear in regular health care circles.  That is the 'replacing' the bacteria in the gut that are destroyed by antibiotics.

The mouth, interesting enough is part of the alimentary canal.  The Alimentary canal is the portion of our body devoted to the movement of food through our body and removing nutrients from that food.  The same system that the bacteria in the gut, just mentioned, reside in. 

 

Shifting That Bacteria

So, how do you shift the bacteria to a healthier population?   This is something that the article seemed to overlook while promoting the virtue of extinguishing existing cavities.   Which is still a good idea, in any case.

Since, this is not really an area that is actively researched, for whatever reason,  it may not be well documented.

However,  some professionals  suggest that the use of 6 - 10 pieces of xylitol gum (.72 grams of xylitol per peice)  daily, over a period of about 6 months or so, may shift the kind of bacteria that inhabit your mouth over time.

Yogurt, as mentioned by Japanese researchers, may help to retard gum disease through a simple concept.  It seems to work like it does in the human gut.   You prevent a 'bad bacteria' population from colonizing the mouth by promoting the colonization of 'good bacteria'    Good bacteria would be the kind that don't cause gum disease, cavities, and bad breath.   So eating yogurt may be helpful. 

Balancing the mouth pH.  The anaerobic or bad bacteria like an acidic mouth.  It helps them to multiply more rapidly.   Theoretically, a high pH mouth may work against the 'bad' bacteria and promote the 'good' bacteria.   An 'acidic' mouth may do just the opposite.

Oxygenation, may be helpful in reducing harmful anaerobic (oxygen hating) bacteria.  This in turn can promote the oxygen loving (and generally healthy) bacteria.

I wish the article above had touched on these important concepts.   But it did not.  Instead it focused on how to get dental treatment TO pregnant women.

Prevention is for everyone and starting on prevention before pregnancy would be even better! 

Pregnant Women Are At An Elevated Risk For Gum Disease

 

The jury is out on exactly WHY this happens.  But it probably has something to do with hormonal changes and / or the fact that the fetus is really taking a LOT of nutrients from the mother.  This may have the impact of weakening her immune system somewhat.

But one thing is clear, any gum disease in the mother increases the risk of having a low birth weight and / or prematurely born baby.   So, it is worth learning more on the topic of gum disease

Potentially Helpful To You:

The book:  What You Should Know About Gum Disease. 

How To Stop Gum Disease In 4 Easy Steps. 


this special tool
 


Sincerely,

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

I just spoke in general terms here, specific questions about your unique dental health situation should be directed to your doctor or dentist.  

Veneers - Should I Get Them?

Veneers - Should I Get Them?

It seems that I have received questions about veneers for teeth lately on my twitter account  So, I thought I would share my thoughts on them.

Disclaimer:  I am not a dentist nor do I have any training in this area, I am just using common sense and limited knowledge here.

First of all, veneers are costly.  There is not just the initial cost but you must also be prepared to pay for maintenance or to correct problems in the future.

But, if you have a good doctor whom you really trust and has lots of experience, then it can work out well.  

If you know of a doctor who has a lot of experience and does great work,  you can tell us about her in the comment section below.

Poorly Fitted Veneers

Ill fitting veneers can be problematic.   By the same token, improperly placed veneers can be a big problem as well.

If not made and placed correctly, the results can be less than expected.   You can search on the Internet there are stories of those who are very disappointed by the results. 

Bottom line is, unless you are a celebrity or have the bankroll, you should not even consider veneers.  The only other exception to that would be if your teeth are in such bad shape that there really is no other option.  But that is rather unlikely as there are a lot of thing that can be done to make teeth look nicer.  Ask your dentist. 

It's not like you can just take veneers off if you don't like them.    Your teeth will need restoral work afterwards except in very rare cases. 

So think well about whether you want to spend all that money and consider the future possible problems and costs as well.

The bottom line is, that for the average person, it just is not worth it. 

 If You Are Going to Do It Despite What I Wrote Above

It is super important for you to find someone who has a LOT of experience placing veneers.  You want a true expert to give you the best possible outcome.

Look for someone with a minimum of 10 years experience.   It takes about that long to master most things so it is a good 'rule of thumb'.

You will be paying a lot both now and in the future, so make sure you go to an absolute professional in this area.

The practitioner should absolutely make a model for you so that you can see what the likely results will be.   If they don't do that,  you should be scared and have a big question mark in your mind.

Again, you need someone who is totally experienced in this area.  The chances for problems are not small.  You can minimize your risk by seeing the right doctor.

Let's Talk About Prevention

I think I have made it clear that veneers are not an easy or cheap answer.   Taking care of your teeth for a lifetime of good service IS always the right answer.

The biggest threat in regards to loosing a tooth or multiple teeth is gum disease.  Ask any dental professional.  Most tooth loss is due to gum disease.    This is a problem that many people have and yet are completely oblivious too.

Dental professionals also tell us that about 75% of people have some gum disease.  Go to any periodontist office and look in the waiting room.  The treatment of gum disease must be a multi-billion dollar industry! 

Therefore, any discussion of preventing costly, painful and time consuming dental health treatments must include the topic of gum disease.   It is the number one cause of tooth loss.

I hope I have explained why it is important to understand what gum disease is and what you can do to mitigate its damage or even prevent it.

Therefore, I have written the book:  What You Should Know About Gum Disease.  And I believe that every family needs one copy, because of the 75% figure quoted above.  Ask any dental professional, they will tell you that the problem is widespread.

Another great prevention tool,  my favorite actually,  is this one.

I spoke in general terms here,  if you have specific questions about your unique dental health situation, be sure to direct those questions to your dentist or periodontist.  

Comments are open below.

Sincerely,

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

PS:  It really is an important book for a variety of reasons.  get your copy today. 

What You Should Know About Gum Disease Part 22

Gum Disease Book Video Series - Part 22

Part 21

Part 23

Full Book In Print Form

Favorite Home Care Device

Contributing Factors To Gum Disease

Immune compromising disease, diabetes, smoking and chewing tobacco can contribute to worsening a gum disease issue.   The later two you can do something about.  And you should.  Of course, there are many other contributing factors as well.   We also talked about genetics vs environment earlier too.

Periodontal Pocket Depths

These numbers are very important to you.  You have possibly heard me mention a time or two that gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss and professionals tell us that about 75% of people have it.   In addition, everyone seems to think they are in the 25% that don't!

One objective way to check on the health of your gums is via the periodontal pocket depths.  If these are 3mms and below, generally speaking most dental health practitioners would consider that healthy.   However, if you are above 3mm, most would feel that you have a problem.

Knowing these numbers becomes your objective guage to your dental health.   Therefore, you should ask for those numbers on every dental office visit.  They should be taken them on every visit as well.  But that doesn't always happen.  So ask.

Keep those numbers as a reference to check on what you are doing at home.  If the numbers get better on your next visit, then you know you are improving.  If they stay the same (assuming there was a problem) or get worse, then you need to evaluate what you are doing at home and make adjustments accordingly.

Hopefully, you fully realize how important these numbers are and how equally important that you keep track of them.   Unfortunately, most people have never heard of what you just read and if they have, they may have forgotten.  It's just not common knowledge - but I think it should be.

Few people are out there explaining this key concept.  Therefore, I thought you should know.

 The Full Book

There is a lot of information in the book,  I think every family should have a copy on their book shelf.  If 3 out of every 4 people have gum disease, what are the chances that someone in a family of four have this problem and need this information?

I think the answer is obvious.

Sincerely,

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

About The Author

PS:  Get your free guides on fighting gum disease and stopping bad breath  
*  I speak in general terms only here.  For specific questions about your unique dental health situation be sure to ask your periodontist or dentist.  

Part 21

Full Book In Print Form

Favorite Home Care Device

HydroFloss Is Different Than A Water Pik

The HydroFloss is Not A Water Pik

Most of my customers are well informed about what a Hydro Floss is and how it is different from a Water Pik (or any other brand of oral irrigator).   Many get the Hydro Floss on the recommendation of their friend or their doctor.

In the case of a friend, it is usually someone who discovered that using the Hydro Floss helped their dental health to improve.   They realize it is saving them money over the long haul by reducing the need for expensive treatments.   Dentists recommend it because they also know that it has a positive affect on periodontal (gum tissue) health.

Since 75% of people, according to dental professionals, have some gum disease,  this becomes ever more important.   Dentists and hygienists are on the front line, they see periodontal issues all the time, probably every day or multiple times per day!

Limit On Pressure

The HydroFloss is limited to 60 PSI an amount that is considered safe for gum tissue.   However, many other brands of oral irrigators go as much as 50% higher.   I've used the HydroFloss for many years now and believe me, the pressure is plenty strong enough.   You don't need more and it is better to be safe than sorry.   The reason the Hydro Floss works so well is: 

The Magnet

The Power of the Hydrofloss comes from its magnet.   The magnet places a charge on minerals that make it easier to reduce plaque and bacteria.    Researchers found that this magnet resulted in a significant reduction of plaque and tartar build up between office visits, when compared with other brands of irrigators.

If it matters to you, this was documented twice in a professional, peer review journal called: The Journal of Clinical Periodontology.  

Why I Bring This Up

As I mentioned before, most customers do understand why the HydroFloss is important to them because they have read the information about it in depth or they have a personal experience or their doctor recommended to them.

I do occasionally run into a customer who doesn't know the difference.   I do not have the heart to say anything negative.   I only bring up this topic because I do occasionally run into a customer who doesn't understand and I would like more people to be aware.

My most recent experience was with a customer who bought a hydrofloss because the man who sits next to him and his wife for all the basketball games (they have season tickets) told them how great the Hydro Floss was.   The wife decided to buy a Hydro Floss.

The man called me and mentioned that he wanted to return the Hydro Floss because they did not realize it was 'like a water pik'.   "Well, sir, it is really not like ... "

I hope by now, you understand why it is not 'like a Water Pik'.   I'm not putting any brands down here.  I am only explaining that there is a difference.    In fact, we may start carrying Water Pik for those customers that really want them.   But I digress...

This post is about the Hydro Floss,  if you want to know more about it, I have put a lot of information on this page. 

I respect all brands.  I am just explaining the differences here between a HydroFloss and other Oral Irrigators.    It seems that many people think of a single brand when they think of an oral irrigator and that brand happens to be Water Pik - which is a credit to their long standing in the marketplace.

In case you are wondering, I still use a Hydro Floss daily and intend to keep on doing so.  

If you are still not clear on the differences,  read this page or call me at 1-888-586-6849 .  You can also read about the customer reviews. 

Sincerely,

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

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* I speak in general terms only here.  Specific questions about your own unique dental health situation should be directed to your periodontist or dentist.

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Hydro Floss Customer Reviews

HydroFloss Customer Reviews

 The Hydro Floss

At Toothy Grins Store, we have obtained some rather impressive customer reviews for the Hydro Floss.

You can read them here: 

http://www.toothygrinsstore.com/ReviewsList.asp?ProductCode=HydroFloss01&Reviews=Y

We have approximately 12 pages of these reviews all written by real customers over the last 3 or so years.

I am very happy to sell the Hydro Floss as it is one of the tools that I mention in the book: What You Should Know About Gum Disease

I have heard from a good number of people over the last several years.  They have told me about their experiences with the Hydro Floss and how it has really improved / helped their dental health.

Incredible Benefits And Dental Health Prevention From the Hydro Floss

When you think about it,  $98 is really nothing if you can save yourself from one dental surgery, one SRP treatment,  one implant or even one simple cavity and filling.  

The Hydro Floss has a proven track record and has been around for about 25 years now.   Yet, many people are still unaware of how much it can help them.   I have kind of turned it into a mission of mine to help people become more aware.

There really is nothing else like it.   It is NOT a Water Pik.   It does more than other irrigators can do and that has been clearly documented in a professional journal twice!

That journal is The Journal Of Clinical Periodontology.    If you are not sure, Periodontology is the study of the tissues that support your teeth.   They are very important and keeping them healthy should be the primary focus of your dental home care.

Gum disease is an affliction and we are told by professionals that about 75% of people have it.   This problem is also the number one cause of tooth loss.

The 'bad bacteria'  are responsible for cavities, gum disease, bad breath and more.   Have you heard some people make the point that the problem "is not sugar".   In a sense they are right, but on the other hand, not absolutely correct.   The sugar feeds the bacteria.  In turn the bacteria create acidic waste products that attack your tissues.   More sugar equates to more acid!

This cycle causes oral health problems.  Under plauqe and tartar is where the 'bad bacteria' grow and accumulate under a shield from oxygen. 

The Hydro Floss has been shown to create a much greater reduction in plaque and tartar build up when compared to irrigators that do not use the same patented magnetic technology.

This is the primary reason the Hydro Floss is superior.   You can help me educate people on this topic by liking and sharing this page as well as the other pages on this site.

Next:  Read The Reviews


 

Sincerely,

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

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

*I speak in general terms only, specific questions about your own unique dental health situation should be addressed to your periodontist, dentist or doctor.



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What You Should Know About Gum Disease Part 21

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Gum Disease Video Series - Part 21

Part 20

Part 22

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The Series

As we continue are series on gum disease whereby I am reading at least the first four chapters and making this video series,  I hope that you are able to glean some information as well as see the value of what is contained inside the book: What You Should Know About Gum Disease. 

Gum Disease

Gum disease is truly a widespread problem.   If you know you have it, you are definitely not alone.  If you don't know that you have, the odds are pretty high that you may have it regardless of whether you have been made aware of it yet or not.

A great deal of people remain unaware.  We can deduce that as being true because dental professionals tell us that 75% of people have gum disease.   Since that equates to about 3 out of every 4 people, I am confident in saying that plenty of people have it and just don't know.

Expensive Treatments

 I was faced with an expensive treatment that would have cost me about $1600 had I chosen to accept it.   Perhaps a little less with insurance, but I am pretty sure it would not have been much less.  I was also told that consequence of the treatment would be the need for a special cleaning every time I visited in the future.

Of course, that 'special' cleaning would cost more than 'normal' cleanings.   I had to wonder if that meant there would be some damage to my gums.   What else would require a 'special' cleaning every time in the future.  

All of this is often bewildering when you are confronted with it initially.   You may be overwhelmed first by the news and then by not understanding what is going on.

Although I speak in general terms here and specific questions about your dental health should be directed towards your dentist,  you might find it helpful to learn the information I have put in this book.   Perhaps it could help you to avoid expensive treatments.

Since gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss, perhaps one of the more expensive treatments you could face is the installation of an implant.   They can be quite costly and insurance is not likely to pay for much of that.

Fighting Back Against Gum Disease

Perhaps, armed with the right knowledge, you could truly turn the tide, safe teeth and avoid a lot of costly treatments.  Every human body is different, but it seems to me that you will gain at least something from this book, even in the worst case scenarios.

However, it also seems to me that there is a good chance that you could learn some things that could make a major difference in your own dental health.  Aside from potentially saving money, time and pain, you might also relieve some of the anxiety that comes with not understanding a very horrible and often slow acting disease.

Researchers have found plenty of suspected links between gum disease and more serious diseases.  An anesthesiologist told me that he was certain they would see less heart surgery if people cleaned up their gum disease first.    He might very well be correct! 

Part 20 

Part 22

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

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

* Everything I say is in general terms only, specific questions about your unique dental health situation should be directed towards your doctor for answers.