Do You Have Gum Disease?
Gum disease has been deemed a silent epidemic. It can rob a person of his teeth. But how much do you really know about this disease? Can it be stopped or prevented? I believe the answer is yes in many cases, but not all.
Most people are woefully unaware that they even have gum disease, that is until the situation becomes critical. So how do you know if you have gum disease? The best way to be sure is to get a diagnosis from your dentist.
However, if your gums bleed upon brushing or flossing, there is a good possibility that you have gum disease. Some people don’t care if they have it or not. But I think they would care if they lost some or all of their teeth. Who would want to deal with dentures or implants if they didn’t have to?
I spoke to a dental student recently and she told me that people actually come to the clinic and ask for all of their teeth to be pulled. They don’t want to spend the time it takes to clean them properly. The problem is that even if someone has that done, they still have to take care of the dentures and the gum tissue around implants still needs to be cared for. So not much is resolved by having all of one’s teeth pulled.
There is a rare two percent of the population that is virtually immune to gum disease. If true, that would mean that the other 98% of us are prone. Official quotes say that something like 75% of people over the age of 35 have gingivitis or gum disease. My guess is that the number may be higher.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was a fairly simple solution to get rid of gum disease?
Let me tell you my story. One day, seemingly out of the blue my hygienist wanted me to sign a paper that stated that it was not the dental office’s fault if I lost my teeth. I was a little shocked. But the truth is, this situation didn’t develop overnight. Just like I mentioned before, it took years for gum disease to progress to that point.
I didn’t know that a little occasional bleeding while brushing or flossing was not normal. In fact, many people think that way. The truth is that it is not considered normal for your gums to bleed while brushing or flossing.
Once I did my research, I found a few simple tools that helped me to eliminate gingivitis for good. When I went back to the dentist’s office they were amazed. The last time I went, the hygienist said that there was no bleeding during probing. That is a good sign for the health of my gums.
What I discovered during my research is something that everyone should know about. That is why I created the Gingivitis Killer website.
As a side note: For overall health and fitness I prefer the easy, gentle but powerful exercises of Falun Dafa. You can learn more about them at the FalunDafa.org website.
If you have or think you might have something as serious as gum disease, visit your dentist for diagnosis and treatment. Stop gum disease and keep your teeth for the long haul.
David Snape
http://www.articlesbase.com/medicine-articles/do-you-have-gum-disease-131065.html
February 28th, 2009 at 9:21 am
I have elevated bilirubin, also known as gilberts disease. Does this mean alcohol is harder to metabolize?
I have elevated bilirubin, also known as gilberts disease. Does this mean that alcohol (beer) will stay in my system longer than other people because its harder to break down.
February 28th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
It mans everything is harder to metabolize. Alcohol is unrecognizable to your liver which makes it so damaging. But increased bilirubin means, your liver is not metabolizing anything with ease.
References :
February 28th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
No, But that also means, that you cant drink as much
you can drink, and you body will metabolize it, but dont drink too much
(1-2 beers)
References :
February 28th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Check with your doctor before taking new medications and take care not to consume higher than recommended doses of acetaminophen (Tylenol, others). You may be at greater risk of liver side effects for these or other drugs.
The low level of the bilirubin-processing enzyme may cause increased side effects with certain medications because this enzyme helps eliminate these medications. In particular, irinotecan (Camptosar), a medication used to treat colon cancer, can reach toxic levels if you have Gilbert syndrome, causing severe diarrhea. Because of this potential effect with certain medications, talk to your doctor before taking any new medications if you have Gilbert syndrome.
If you're concerned about jaundice, the barbiturate medication phenobarbital may reduce bilirubin levels but can have side effects such as sedation and lightheadedness.
Certain events in your life can trigger episodes of higher bilirubin levels in Gilbert syndrome, leading to jaundice. Doing what you can to manage those situations can help keep bilirubin under control and perhaps prevent bouts of jaundice.
These steps include:
* Avoiding infectious illnesses, such as colds and the flu
* Managing stress
* Eating a nutritious diet, and avoiding fasting and skipping meals
Consult your doctor regarding alcoholic consumption.
References :
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000301.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert%27s_disease
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gilberts-syndrome/DS00743