Seven Tips for Healthy Gums and Teeth
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I had a scare a few weeks ago. Within a period of 24 hours my top right of my mouth became very sore, then an abscess appeared on my top gums. It was so painful, I could hardly eat!
Gum disease has been known to be called the Silent Killer. And with good reason. You don't always know what's going on till you have a disaster. Like I did.
Since my late 30's, I've been told I was having gum issues. I did the typical scaling and root planing. Which only helped for awhile. However, my gums continued to get worse, sometimes better, depending on my stress level. Another dentist told me I would need surgery. I had no intention of following that advice! At one point, I'd purchased an irrigator tool that worked wonders but my partner and I were traveling a lot, so I opted to try and do it manually. Turns out it wasn't a good idea.
Anyway, back to my abscess. Ironically, before the pain took over, just the day before, my little voice was telling me I need to get another irrigator. I jumped onto the internet and looked into alternative health for dental information and came across David Snape. He had what I was looking for. I called and bought a Hydro Floss Irrigator the next day. It was delivered within 2 days!
Within a week of using this irrigator the abscess had cleared out and now my gums are back to normal. Well, hopefully healthier because they aren't bleeding anymore. To speed up the process of this horrible problem, I squirted Colloidal Silver into the pocket. Colloidal Silver is a natural antibiotic and won't give you symptoms of needing a pro-biotic afterwards. At first, the hole was so tender and stung, but after about a week, it all cleared. I can even use the irrigator now at a higher speed to continue to clean out my gum pockets.
The other part of this healing crisis is the mind/body connection. Every day or as many times as I could remember, I repeated what Louise Hay said about abscesses. "I allow my thoughts to be free. The past is over. I am at peace." This became my mantra for about 5 days. Furthermore, I also firmly believe that because I have been drinking green smoothies for over 2 years, my immune system is strong and I was able to combat this infection within a short time. I feel so blessed.
Now that I am feeling much better, I want to share with you my approach to natural dental care. Some of the tips listed below were already done before my problem, which may have helped me heal that much quicker.
1. Supplements - I put a teaspoon of Ascorbate C Powder in hot water. I drink it first thing in the morning instead of tea. Vitamin C tightens the gum tissues almost immediately. CoQ10 is another excellent supplement that improves your immune response in gum tissues and may reverse the diseased gum conditions as well as strengthen your heart. A great superfood supplement is Micro Plant Powder, which has 89% silica, Iodine, Probotics and a host of other good stuff!
2. Affirmations- Louise Hay has a book out titled, "Heal Your Body." This stuff works! You have to be and stay in the right mind set.
3. Green Smoothies - I love them and I know this is why my latest healing crisis remedied itself so quickly because my immune system is strong.
4. Colloidal Silver- A natural antibiotic that is safe, non-toxic and without side effects. More about this below....
5. Hydro Floss Irrigator- This is a must! The only way to safely and effectively clean out pus or stuck food is to irrigate your gums.
6. Toothsoap and Tooth Brightner - A natural toothpaste that gives your teeth that squeaky clean feel from the first brushing. And don't forget the tooth brightner to have white teeth all the time.
7. Remove all silver fillings from your teeth. I visited American Bio-Dental Center in Mexico. They were professional, caring and way less expensive than dentists in the United States. I know you really can't do this at home, but it definitely a procedure worth checking out!
One more thing I need to mention is that you still must visit a dentist. If only to see how you are doing!
Gum disease has been known to be called the Silent Killer. And with good reason. You don't always know what's going on till you have a disaster. Like I did.
Since my late 30's, I've been told I was having gum issues. I did the typical scaling and root planing. Which only helped for awhile. However, my gums continued to get worse, sometimes better, depending on my stress level. Another dentist told me I would need surgery. I had no intention of following that advice! At one point, I'd purchased an irrigator tool that worked wonders but my partner and I were traveling a lot, so I opted to try and do it manually. Turns out it wasn't a good idea.
Anyway, back to my abscess. Ironically, before the pain took over, just the day before, my little voice was telling me I need to get another irrigator. I jumped onto the internet and looked into alternative health for dental information and came across David Snape. He had what I was looking for. I called and bought a Hydro Floss Irrigator the next day. It was delivered within 2 days!
Within a week of using this irrigator the abscess had cleared out and now my gums are back to normal. Well, hopefully healthier because they aren't bleeding anymore. To speed up the process of this horrible problem, I squirted Colloidal Silver into the pocket. Colloidal Silver is a natural antibiotic and won't give you symptoms of needing a pro-biotic afterwards. At first, the hole was so tender and stung, but after about a week, it all cleared. I can even use the irrigator now at a higher speed to continue to clean out my gum pockets.
The other part of this healing crisis is the mind/body connection. Every day or as many times as I could remember, I repeated what Louise Hay said about abscesses. "I allow my thoughts to be free. The past is over. I am at peace." This became my mantra for about 5 days. Furthermore, I also firmly believe that because I have been drinking green smoothies for over 2 years, my immune system is strong and I was able to combat this infection within a short time. I feel so blessed.
Now that I am feeling much better, I want to share with you my approach to natural dental care. Some of the tips listed below were already done before my problem, which may have helped me heal that much quicker.
1. Supplements - I put a teaspoon of Ascorbate C Powder in hot water. I drink it first thing in the morning instead of tea. Vitamin C tightens the gum tissues almost immediately. CoQ10 is another excellent supplement that improves your immune response in gum tissues and may reverse the diseased gum conditions as well as strengthen your heart. A great superfood supplement is Micro Plant Powder, which has 89% silica, Iodine, Probotics and a host of other good stuff!
2. Affirmations- Louise Hay has a book out titled, "Heal Your Body." This stuff works! You have to be and stay in the right mind set.
3. Green Smoothies - I love them and I know this is why my latest healing crisis remedied itself so quickly because my immune system is strong.
4. Colloidal Silver- A natural antibiotic that is safe, non-toxic and without side effects. More about this below....
5. Hydro Floss Irrigator- This is a must! The only way to safely and effectively clean out pus or stuck food is to irrigate your gums.
6. Toothsoap and Tooth Brightner - A natural toothpaste that gives your teeth that squeaky clean feel from the first brushing. And don't forget the tooth brightner to have white teeth all the time.
7. Remove all silver fillings from your teeth. I visited American Bio-Dental Center in Mexico. They were professional, caring and way less expensive than dentists in the United States. I know you really can't do this at home, but it definitely a procedure worth checking out!
One more thing I need to mention is that you still must visit a dentist. If only to see how you are doing!
Mind Over Matter
Why Affirmations Work
Every evening as I fell asleep and upon waking I repeated this mantra over and over;
"I allow my thoughts to be free. The past is over. I am at peace"
According to Louise Hay, under the category of Abscess: the probable cause is fermenting over hurts, slights and revenge. I hate to admit it, but the cause did indeed fit with me at the time.
Another affirmation I chanted dealt with my gum problems. Probable cause: Inability to back up decisions. Wishy-Washy about life. Affirmation: "I am a decisive person. I follow through and support myself with love."
These affirmations came from the book, "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise Hay. I highly recommend it.
"I allow my thoughts to be free. The past is over. I am at peace"
According to Louise Hay, under the category of Abscess: the probable cause is fermenting over hurts, slights and revenge. I hate to admit it, but the cause did indeed fit with me at the time.
Another affirmation I chanted dealt with my gum problems. Probable cause: Inability to back up decisions. Wishy-Washy about life. Affirmation: "I am a decisive person. I follow through and support myself with love."
These affirmations came from the book, "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise Hay. I highly recommend it.
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Improving Dental Health and Avoiding Expensive Dental Bills May Be Easier Than You Might Think
I have a unique position from which to comment on what may work for dental health home care. When I say, "work", I mean something that has the potential to keep gums and teeth healthy for the long haul.The reason I have this unique view point is because I sell a particular dental tool. This tool is the primary thing that I utilize for my own dental home care. Of course, I still go to the dentist on a regular basis for a checkup. The difference now is that I get to hear that my gums are healthy, pocket depths have been minimized and they continue to stay that way. I also avoided the dreaded 'deep cleaning', which is also known as a Scaling and Root Planing or SRP.
I was astounded by this particular tool and I began to write about it several years ago. In fact, I mention it in my own book on gum disease. Later, I began to sell this tool directly to consumers.
What follows is shocking even though I probably should have expected it. I hear from customers on a regular basis about their own experience with this tool. On the same day that I wrote this article, a customer told me about how the very next day after his first use, he found his gums to be firmer. He said that he has never seen his gums that firm before.
Now, I am not one to make health claims and granted that there should be sound scientific studies and clinical tests to validate such things. I cannot validate what he said is true. However, I am astounded by the number of people that relate stories about this dental health device to me. This man's story is not at all unusual - at least from my perspective.
I recently spoke to a woman who said her dentist told her she had a 70% improvement in her gum health in under two weeks of using this tool. She was facing another 'deep cleaning' after recently having a $3000 surgery to clean her gums up.
She had reached an end to her tolerance for these expensive procedures that did not seem to permanently solve the problem. She began looking for answers. This same type of experience is what prompted me to write a book about gum disease from the layman's perspective.
In today's world, actually in yesterday's world as well - dental disease is a huge problem. Many people think they are free and clear but they are unaware of the silent minor tragedy that is growing in their mouth. Sooner or later many of them encounter the term 'deep cleaning' or SRP from their dentist or hygienist. Going beyond that, patients might have been told that they need teeth extracted and implants or dentures installed. In my personal case, I was told that such a 'deep cleaning' was the only thing that would help me.
I did not believe a 'deep cleaning' was the best answer for me and I started searching for answers. After several months of using the same device mentioned above, I returned to the dentist. She and the hygienist both told me that things were looking a lot better and that whatever I was doing I should keep it up and the dentist said that I no longer needed that 'deep cleaning' treatment after all!
I was delighted to say the least. Now, I am finding, because of my interaction with customers that many of them have similar stories to tell. I would like for everyone to know about our experiences. If more people can save their teeth and save themselves from expensive dental treatments then it was worth it to write this article.
Author: David Snape (What You Should Know about Gum Disease)
Disclaimer: This article is for information and entertainment purposes only. It does not intend to render advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have or think you might have gum disease or any other health problem, visit your periodontist or physician for advice, diagnosis and treatment. The USFDA has not evaluated statements about products in this article.
How to Get The Most From Your HydroFloss
This information comes directly from the people who invented the Hydro Floss and seems to be validated by the experiences I have heard from talking to many happy users of the Hydro Floss.
The optimal way to use the machine is to use it twice per day and two reservoirs per use.
The way to validate that your home care is working is through your dentist or periodontist's office. You want to see your pocket depths reduce to 3 mms and below - this is generally accepted has 'healthy' gum tissue.
If you are not seeing this and you are not following the manufacturer's recommendation above, then you should change what you are doing and recheck your pocket depths on your next office visit! The objective measure we want to look at is our pocket depth readings. Your dentist or hygienist should be telling you what those are on EVERY single visit. If they are not, ask them too! It is part of routine care and it should be done.
If you want your friends and family to benefit from a Hydro Floss ( or if it is time for a new one or an extra one) check out the coupon code below.
Here is what Joanne writes about the Hydro Floss.
'I cannot tell you enough how much I love the "Hydro Floss". I've had serious periodontal problems and had to have maintenance 4 times a year! I just had the best check up in years. My gums are a healthy pink and my teeth have tightened! I add a a little bit of Listerine to the water before using. I wish I had known about this wonderful machine 10 years ago! Thank you so much! Joanne'
Supplements and Vitamins
Let's face it. The older you get, your body just doesn't generate the vitamins and minerals as well. Even if you are conscious about what you eat. I have found an excellent source for supplements and vitamins and more.You can purchase just about everything you need on Vitacost.com. Most items are half off and even with the shipping, you are saving. Check them out!
15 Green Smoothies
My favorite at the moment is to mix a handful of spinach, banana, orange, pineapple, couple teaspoons of molasses, chia seeds and about a cup of water.
Here are a couple of resources to get you started on your quest for health!
Green Drinks Galore
Here are a couple of resources to get you started on your quest for health!
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Aboutlowercholesterol
May 8, 2012 @ 1:54 am | delete
- Thanx for the info. I have had a strong course of anitbiotics just last week for a horrible abscess. I have Louise Hays book and been thinking about looking up abcess, but one thing and another, never got there. So thanx for this info.
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nightcats
Feb 28, 2012 @ 12:16 pm | delete
- Excellent tips here for dental health. Thanks for this informative lens.
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MindMart
Feb 11, 2012 @ 5:16 pm | delete
- Great smoothie video. Nutrition has a lot to do with the health of your
teeth too.
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JodiFromFlorida
Oct 6, 2011 @ 1:31 pm | delete
- Colloidal silver is the only thing that worked for my abscesses. I make my own and have for years. Great lens!
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slcalvin Oct 10, 2011 @ 5:33 pm | delete
- Hi Jodi, I agree with you. Colloidal silver has been a life saver for me as well and I also make my own. Thanks for sharing and visiting my lens.
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Banishing Disease With Colloidal Silver
The Universal Antibiotic
In the throes of my healing crisis, I squirted Colloidal silver through a small flat syringe into my gum pockets throughout my mouth as well as the problem area. The first 3 days my gums stung slightly when I ingested the silver. By the end of the week, the tenderness had lessoned and I was feeling much better.
Colloidal Silver, pronounced Co-loyd-al, is totally safe, effective, non-toxic and is considered to be the most universal antibiotic. However, It is toxic to many types of fungi, bacteria, protozoa, parasites and many viruses.
Colloidal Silver works as a catalyst, disabling the enzyme that all one celled bacteria, fungi and viruses use for their oxygen metabolism. In short, it suffocates the bad germs. Faced with colloidal silver instead of antibodies, these diseases don't have the capacity to develop resistant strains. Because no known disease causing organism can live in the presence of even minute traces of the chemical element of metallic silver, colloidal silver is effective against more than 650 different disease causing pathegens.
It is not how much you take but how frequently you take it. It is used similarly to the principles of Homeopathics, For example, a teaspoon taken twice a day is not as good as 1/2 teaspoon 12 times a day. The amount taken must be calculated with how often you take it. Colloidal is tasteless and can be poured directly into the ear or eye without infection. You can do anything with it except cook with it.
The comeback of silver in medicine began in the 1970's. The late Dr. Carl Moyer, chairman of Washington University's Department of Surgery, received a grant to develop better treatments for burn victims. Dr. Margraf, as the chief biochemist, worked with Dr. Moyer and other surgeons to find an antiseptic strong enough, yet safe to use over large areas of the body. Dr. Margraf reviewed 22 antiseptic compounds and found drawbacks in all of them. Turns out colloidal silver worked the best.
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Other important advantages of using colloidal silver, is that it has no recorded side effects and doesn't stain the skin, unlike certain pharmaceutical preparations of silver that do the stain the skin quite strongly. This silver also does not interact with any other medications or upset the stomach, and in fact, it is a digestive aid.
So, Why haven't you heard of it?
Colloidal silver can't help but shine a spotlight on the expensive and deadly nature of our pharmaceutical industries, who collectively control budgets bigger than the Pentagon's. However, you don't have to worry about that old FDA fox being put in charge of this home-remedy hen house. Colloidal silver is a pre-1933 healing modality, making it exempt from FDA jurisdiction under the grandfather clause.
Colloidal Silver, pronounced Co-loyd-al, is totally safe, effective, non-toxic and is considered to be the most universal antibiotic. However, It is toxic to many types of fungi, bacteria, protozoa, parasites and many viruses.
Colloidal Silver works as a catalyst, disabling the enzyme that all one celled bacteria, fungi and viruses use for their oxygen metabolism. In short, it suffocates the bad germs. Faced with colloidal silver instead of antibodies, these diseases don't have the capacity to develop resistant strains. Because no known disease causing organism can live in the presence of even minute traces of the chemical element of metallic silver, colloidal silver is effective against more than 650 different disease causing pathegens.
It is not how much you take but how frequently you take it. It is used similarly to the principles of Homeopathics, For example, a teaspoon taken twice a day is not as good as 1/2 teaspoon 12 times a day. The amount taken must be calculated with how often you take it. Colloidal is tasteless and can be poured directly into the ear or eye without infection. You can do anything with it except cook with it.
The comeback of silver in medicine began in the 1970's. The late Dr. Carl Moyer, chairman of Washington University's Department of Surgery, received a grant to develop better treatments for burn victims. Dr. Margraf, as the chief biochemist, worked with Dr. Moyer and other surgeons to find an antiseptic strong enough, yet safe to use over large areas of the body. Dr. Margraf reviewed 22 antiseptic compounds and found drawbacks in all of them. Turns out colloidal silver worked the best.
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Other important advantages of using colloidal silver, is that it has no recorded side effects and doesn't stain the skin, unlike certain pharmaceutical preparations of silver that do the stain the skin quite strongly. This silver also does not interact with any other medications or upset the stomach, and in fact, it is a digestive aid.
So, Why haven't you heard of it?
Colloidal silver can't help but shine a spotlight on the expensive and deadly nature of our pharmaceutical industries, who collectively control budgets bigger than the Pentagon's. However, you don't have to worry about that old FDA fox being put in charge of this home-remedy hen house. Colloidal silver is a pre-1933 healing modality, making it exempt from FDA jurisdiction under the grandfather clause.
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