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Addressing Periodontal Diseases With Water Flossing

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Chronic periodontitis is the most common variation of periodontal disease. In addition, acute periodontal diseases—such as the periodontal abscess, acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG), and acute necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis (ANUP)—are encountered, albeit less frequently.

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Journey to Become a “BioLogical” Healer

Queen of Dental Hygiene

Seeing the pathogens that contribute to dental disease and infection allowed me to become the healer I always dreamed of being. I stayed there for three years and soaked up as much nonsurgical modulated monitored periodontal therapy as I could. Were my patients lazy, unmotivated, or didn’t hear my inspiring floss lectures ?

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Nineteen Nuggets of New Information for You, for a Fabulous 2021 and 22

Queen of Dental Hygiene

Use a water flosser twice daily. The real home of gum disease bacteria is down underneath the gumline- where the bugs live. Introducing medicated water into this biofilm raises the pH, changes the bacterial composition of the biofilm, and reduces the anaerobic levels. Irrigation gets where your brush can’t. Find the cause.

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Guide to Preventing & Treating Gum Disease

Batchelor-Dentistry

Among the various oral health challenges, gum disease stands out as a prevalent and often underestimated threat. The consequences of gum disease go beyond the discomfort of bleeding gums or persistent bad breath. Untreated gum disease can lead to more severe issues, including tooth loss and potential links to systemic health problems.

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11 Home Toothache Remedies: Evidence-Based Relief That Works

Ask The Dentist

Salt Water Rinse. Knotted Floss. The best toothache remedies to try at home are: Salt water rinse Painkillers Benzocaine Clove oil Elevation Cold compress Acupressure/acupuncture Peppermint tea Knotted floss Guava leaves Wheatgrass juice. Salt Water Rinse. Do not use boiling water. Knotted Floss.

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Gum & Tooth Abscess Home Remedies: What Works & What Doesn’t

Ask The Dentist

To make a supersaturated saltwater rinse for dental abscess pain: Start with a glass of warm salt water — not boiling Add a tablespoon of Himalayan pink salt at a time while stirring. For an effective rinse: Start with baking soda and warm water at a 1:1 ratio. Neither of them works to relieve tooth or periodontal abscess pain.

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Recipe for a Healthy Mouth

Queen of Dental Hygiene

You brush, floss and use all the products your dental office recommends but something is missing. I was only addressing one small part of the whole bigger picture of health. The choices we make in the foods we eat will either feed disease or feed health. Gum disease is INFLAMMATION. Missing Pieces of Oral Wellness.