When it comes to your oral health, there are a lot of questions that you need to ask. There are a lot of answers that you need to know. When was gum disease first discovered? What are the signs that you could have gum disease? What are the symptoms? What can you do if you have gingivitis? How can you prevented? A good dental irrigator, may prove to be helpful.There are many things that each person will want to understand about gum disease.

First and foremost, it is hard to say when gum disease, or periodontal disease, was first discovered. Accounts vary and there seems to be no documented theories. It is safe to say that the discovery was quite recent, likely no further back than the late nineteenth century.

More likely, gingival disease was not discovered as a serious and potentially life threatening problem until the twentieth century. It is at that point that we first began to understand the importance of oral health. Though, there is little doubt that ancient doctors knew about gum disease.

Now, there are quite a lot of signs and symptoms which point to gum disease. For instance, if your gums bleed when you brush and/or flush, that is a common sign of gingivitis. Red, swollen gums which are tender to the touch are another sign. Increasingly bad breath can be a symptom as well. Oral irrigators can be useful aids in fighting infected gums.

If your teeth are loose, that is a sure sign that there is a problem. Loose teeth mean you should have already visited a periodontist.  Indeed, that is what you need to do if you have this problem. The sooner you visit, the better. There are many treatment options available, and a form like gingivitis can be reversed.

Prevention is the best cure, of course. To prevent gum disease, focus on taking care of your teeth. Use an oral irrigator. Floss regularly, brush at least twice daily, and visit your dentist for annual checkups.

Author: Scott Wells

Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only and does not intend to advise on, diagnose or treate gum disease or any other health problem. If you have or think you have an oral health problem like gum disease or any other health problem at all, visit your periodontist or physician for advice, diagnosis and treatment. The USFDA has not evaluated statements about products in this article.

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When it comes to your oral health, there are a lot of questions that you need to ask. There are a lot of answers that you need to know. When was gum disease first discovered? What are the signs that you might have gum disease? What are the symptoms? What can you do if you have gingivitis? How can you prevented? A good dental irrigator, may prove to be helpful.There are many things that each person will want to understand about gum disease.

First and foremost, it is difficult to say when gum disease, or periodontal disease, was first discovered. Accounts vary and there seems to be no documented theories. It is safe to say that the discovery was quite recent, likely no further back than the late nineteenth century.

More likely, gingival disease was not discovered as a serious and potentially life threatening problem until the twentieth century. It is at that point that we first began to understand the importance of oral health. Though, there is little doubt that ancient doctors knew about gum disease.

Now, there are quite a lot of signs and symptoms which point to gum disease. For instance, if your gums bleed when you brush and/or flush, that is a common sign of gingivitis. Red, swollen gums which are tender to the touch are another sign. Increasingly bad breath can be a symptom as well. Oral irrigators can be useful aids in fighting infected gums.

If your teeth are loose, that is a real sign that you have a problem. Loose teeth mean you should have already visited a periodontist.  Indeed, that is what you need to do if you have this problem. The sooner you visit, the better. There are many treatment options available, and a form like gingivitis can be reversed.

Prevention is the best cure, of course. To prevent gum disease, focus on taking care of your teeth. Use an oral irrigator. Floss regularly, brush at least twice daily, and visit your dentist for annual checkups.

Author: Scott Wells

Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only and does not intend to advise on, diagnose or treate gum disease or any other health problem. If you have or think you have an oral health problem like gum disease or any other health problem at all, visit your periodontist or physician for advice, diagnosis and treatment. The USFDA has not evaluated statements about products in this article.

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I guess this article would be classified as a review of the hydro floss oral irrigator based on personal observation and use.I really think this device is something that should be discussed.

There was a time when my doctor (dentist) and her hygienist wanted me to take some action against my gum disease problem. They seemed very strong and even a bit forceful that I really needed this treatment.

They presented the concept of ’scaling and root planing’ to me. This is also referred to as a SRP.

I didn’t like the sound of that. It just didn’t sound like it was something that I wanted to go through.

I was told by the hygienist that she would have to go in under the gums and remove the tartar that had formed there over time. She has special tools for the job. She also intended to make the surfaces smooth so that it would be harder for calculus build-up to return.

This procedure appeared to be even worse than I first imagined. It was no comfort to hear her say that she could numb my gums up so that I wouldn’t feel a thing!

I had a feeling that it was going to hurt a little when that medication finally wore off. This was not the kind of life experience that I would remember fondly.

The assistant was clear that If I chose to decline this treatment, they would not be responsible for what happened to my teeth. I had to show that I understood by putting my signature on a waiver. Could things get any worse?

Candidly speaking, I imagined that I was becoming the victim of some slick marketing tactics. I really felt that this was some type of pushy marketing tactic.

Then there was the ‘final straw’ for me. The hygienist told me that it would be best if they started today.She was interested in replacing my regular cleaning with this special treatment.

Her logic certainly seemed reasonable. She was stuck on a potential problem with insurance. If I chose to get the regular and standard cleaning done, my insurance could choose to not pay for the advanced treatment in the future.I really felt, at this point, that I really needed to think about this and I wasn’t willing to commit just yet.

I decided to decline because there was a strong sense inside me that this was not a good idea.There was never any further mention of that waiver, which made me wonder a bit.

All of this sounded a bit ‘off’ to me.I felt that their HAD to be another way to heal my gums.

Later, I found out that a person I know had this protocol done to her.She let me know that the outcome was less than desirable for her.

I hunted around for a possible solution.I ‘discovered’ the hydrofloss.I ordered one.

When the hydrofloss came, I was hopeful. I knew that I was supposed to receive an instructional video with my Hydro Floss but it wasn’t in the package.

I fired off a note, respectfully requesting for the video that was not in the package.It was easy sailing from that point on and I received the video.I watched the video and felt very upbeat.

I believed that this tool was going to help me.I found myself utilizing it often each day.

Approximately, twenty weeks later, I went back to visit the office of my dentist. I was very happy, based on how they reacted.

This was the same doctor and assistant that had looked at my gums previously. Each agreed that there was a vast improvement.I was told that there was no longer any need to worry about that scaling and root planing treatment.

You can probably understand that I was elated to hear this good news. I continue to utilize the hydro floss every day, unless I’m out of town travelling.

If you have been wondering if the HydroFloss is really worth it, let me tell you: In my opinion, it really is worth it! That’s based on my exposure to the device.

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