Dental Health Relief

I was just reading in the dental health articles some startling figures regarding the state of dental health in children. The statistics are disturbing. For instance, almost 50% of third grade children are in need of dental care. Most of this is tooth decay. This common condition is five times more common than asthma. This is in the USA, not a third world country

There are infections that could interfere with eating and speech development. Care for such emergencies leads to school absence and a very stressed budget for families that can’t afford coverage. Let’s not forget the agonizing pain of tooth and gum infection endured by the child.

  The infections start with not having the knowledge of daily dental maintenance. This is also aggravated by a failure to teach a child about candy, donuts and other junk foods that hurt our overall health in addition to the tooth decay.

It all starts with habits. Sitting down with a young child and explaining how to care for one’s teeth is well worth the 15 or so minutes it takes to do so. We can then sit down with the child from time to time and reiterate the basics. Ask the child ” what have you been doing every day to keep your teeth clean and healthy?” Be quiet and let the child explain. Thoroughly acknowledge the good habits developed. Gently correct (no scolding please, ever) any point that the child did not get. Patience and a caring attitude with a smile will go a long way. Sometimes that ‘long way’ is over an entire lifetime. Never underestimate the power of your good advice and influence.

Explain how flossing is a way to remove food particles that get stuck in between the teeth. These particles can fester after a while and attack the teeth and gums, causing them to start rotting.

My son knows very well that 22 invasive strains of bacteria are killed and kept in check brushing daily with OraMD

These strains of bacteria are the main culprits in tooth decay. They infect the gums, causing the onset of Gingivitis and can lead to Periodontitis
Children are smart, they “get it” and usually have a much better grip than an adult. Why? their heads are a just a bit more clear. Their minds are open to new ideas and learning. As adults, we may think less of a child’s intelligence because they are, after all, just “kids”. This is erroneous. Treat a child with respect towards their innate genius and that’s the result you will see.

Refined sugar has been long known to be a chief villain in dental health. That is not new information.

What has been a topic of research is how sugar creates a environment in oral health that leads to decay.

Here is a brief breakdown of the process. I’ve currently researched several medical papers on this process and you will see that it’s easy to understand. Frankly, you will not need to know much more than what is written here to begin to take proper measures to insure your dental health. We do not need to be trained doctors to get these basics and secure our dental integrity.

Facts to know:

There are positive, “good” bacteria that are natural to saliva and constantly secreted by our immune system. Reversely, There are the “bad” bacteria that cause tooth decay, Gingivitis and Periodintitis (gum Disease).

There are over 250 strains of “bad” bacteria. These are divided by researchers into 2 groups: gram-positive and gram-negative. These can also be considered “Invasive Pathogens”. A pathogen is an agent to the advancement of infection. It carries the germs along and allows them to grow. It makes the environment very friendly to the bacteria.

The gram-positive type are mostly associated with the onset of plaque. Plaque eventually leads to the tooth decay that causes cavities. This type of bacteria supports and proliferates the bacteria strain of Streptococci. This is the type that cuts right into tooth enamel. Since tooth enamel is the hardest bone material in the body, we can see right away that this bacteria is quite invasive. It “means business”. The damage is very obvious to anyone who has ever suffered from tooth decay. No fun at all.

The gram-negative variety contributes to breakdown in the forms of Gingivitis and Periodontitis. This type is Anaerobic. This simply (very simply) means that the bacteria that infests the gum line “robs” oxygen from the healthy bone and gum tissue.

In any healing process, oxygen is a vital component used by the immune system. Every cell of the body needs oxygen to survive. Consequently, this “suffocation” feeds the advancement of bad bacteria and stunts the body’s ability to heal itself in the affected area.

Think of the gram-negative bacteria as an army that is able to attack, neutralize any counterattack (efforts of the good bacteria and immune system); take the ground and bring in unlimited reinforcements.

Refined sugar feeds both these types of bacteria, aggravating both cavities and any affliction of the gums. Sugar also has a very rapid chemical reaction that causes the bacteria to spread wide and deep over the teeth and within the gums. As any miltary tactician will tell you, speed and surprise are vital in any attack. Don’t give the defenders any chance to fight back and your chance of victory is very high. That’s how sugar supports the harmful bacteria; the bacteria has the weapons, the sugar supplies the speed.

As these strains of bacteria are better known and understood, Researchers can and have developed treatment to neutralize (kill) these bacteria strains.

In my own battle with Periodontitis, I’ve discovered and use OraMD

This product has been developed and proven to neutralize 22 specific strains of bacteria that are directly linked to gum disease. Additionally, it quickly neutralizes the effects sugar and other food particles as it penetrates deep into the gums. Of course, flossing first is vital.
In my own personal case, I’ve seen my own gum line heal over a period of a few months of daily use of OraMD

If you have the symptoms of bleeding gums or a more advanced Periodontal disorder, Make an immediate appointment with your dentist to have it correctly diagnosed and treated. Your dentist may send you directly to a Periodontal Specialist who will arrest any current infection and properly clean the infected area.

OraMD

With professional attention and daily use Gingivitis will clear up and most Periodontal conditions will be fully relieved. Patience and a conscientious effort to work with your dentist will revert the condition. It is not hopeless, even in the most advanced conditions. Advanced Periodontitis is serious. Patience is very key to your treatment.

There is more to child dental health than restricting candy intake and enforcing a healthy diet with vegetables.

Kids should learn to floss early. I’ve mentioned in a previous post about the product Access-Reach. This flossing tool can be purchased at any drug store.

A child can be shown how to put the taught floss between their teeth and go close to the gum line, gently getting food particles away from the gum line and rinsing thoroughly. With a little coaching and some further instruction form the dentist, the groundwork is laid for a life of secure dental health.

My son, 14 years old, has been brushing regularly for the last 6 months with Oramd.

Prior to using this, he had a yellowish build-up that was difficult to get a grasp on. I would badger him, make him brush frequently, but it did not seem to clear up the problem.

With the daily use of OraMD

I’ve noticed a dramatic improvement in the condition of his teeth. They’re brighter, whiter and with no new cavities.