A natural cure for gum disease? I believe so.
Most major brands of toothpaste and mouth washes actually perpetuate gum disease. They dry out your mouth, like sleeping with your mouth open, and cause bad breath as well as make a ripe breeding ground for the bacteria that causes gingivitis and worse. Do you really think large organizations like the ADA (American Dental Association) would be interested in pushing a product that kept you out of their collective offices and consequently not filling their respective coffers with loads of dough? Wake up! Here's my own personal story of an alternative health product that contains three natural ingredients: 100% pure, essential oils of peppermint, spearmint and almond. It's vegan and not tested on animals.
I went to the dentist in May, 2008 and the report was that I had one 5 mm pocket in the front, probably due to a popcorn husk getting down below the gum. I also had about four 4mm pockets. I forgot about those until my check up and cleaning today. Healthy gums have 2-3 mm pockets. I got referred to the Periodontist. After another exam and more expense, $90.00 for the exam, I got the low down (rather high): $2,500.00 for surgery and possibly $900.00 more for a bone graft. I had my x-rays transferred to get a second opinion, which I didn't get. After praying, yes, I did a search on the net and found a product called OraMd Extra Strength at the Mouth Doctor site for about $50.00 (it's the extra strength kind, the regular strength OraMD is about $20.00)
Today, September 23 (4 months later, approximately), I went back in to the regular dentist. I've used only one bottle of the OraMd Extra Strength and the same hygienist is AMAZED, as am I!!! The tooth with the 5mm pocket is now 3mm and the gum tissue is very healthy. Also my mouth in general is great. The teeth that had 4mms are now 2mm. So basically my mouth is all 2-3 pockets — awesome! I'm obviously purchasing more of the OraMd Extra Strength! since it worked so well! It made my mouth moist all the time and clean feeling and fresh. It increases saliva and your natural defenses go to work for you. Oh yeah, in the interim, since I ran out about a month and half ago, I've been using Kiss My Face, which contains no sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), which is prevalent in many brands, it's horrible for the teeth and gums, it's very drying.
Check it out!
By the way, when you use the OraMd Extra Strength you are not supposed to use anything else. No washes or other tooth paste. I floss though with the fuzzy floss, which scrubs the teeth and under the gum.
September 23, 2008
