Teeth
are valuable!
In fact, your mouth’s economic value is over $100,000 and
that is on the low side.
An implant and implant crown, the most natural
tooth replacement, cost from $4,000-$5,000 each &
most people
have 28 teeth in order to smile and chew well.
Doesn’t make sense to
protect such a valuable asset?
Preventive
Dentistry - the best game in town
Clean
teeth and gums do not get decay or gum disease; it is simple as that. Teeth will last a lifetime if certain things are done correctly. Teeth
are different than the rest of your body. You
can follow an MD’s advice on prevention of disease like heart disease,
diabetes and cancer and improve your odds but there are still no
guarantees. If one starts with healthy teeth and gums and keeps them 100%
clean, decay and gum disease will not occur.
Biofilm
Biofilm
is a mat of bacteria that join together to make a protective, slick, slimy
film. The bacteria are interlocked and form a wall that protects a vast
community of bacteria underneath. Biofilm is everywhere including
commodes, slick river rocks, wet slick cement etc.
One
of the most known and most studied biofilm is dental plaque. The mass of
different bacteria in dental plaque is the cause of both decay and gum
disease. Dentists and the media call this biofilm plaque. When
free calcium, which exists in saliva, embeds itself in this mat like film, the
substance becomes rock hard and then is called calculus.
It
is a complicated subject so I am going to make it easy and simple; no biofilm
on teeth or under the gums, no decay and no gum disease. These two
infections cannot exist without biofilm.
Removing
Biofilm/Plaque
Biofilm/plaque
forms constantly on the teeth and gums, even when you do not eat! So if
you want to be 100% disease free, you will want to clean teeth and gums at
least twice a day if not more.
My
team and I have found that using a combination of the Sonicare Toothbrush,
Water Pick and dental floss is the very best regimen.
The
Sonicare literally explodes the biofilm with its cleaning technique, the Water
Pick removes food debris that feed the plaque and the floss removes the plaque
in between the teeth. If you are not using a water lavage and floss, you
are not effectively cleaning 40%of all your teeth.
Prevention
Plan
Like
any health goal, it is best to have a knowledgeable coach, one who can give you
a customized regimen because everyone and every mouth is different and therefor
has different needs. Dentists and hygienist truly care about you
preventing disease. Let them know what your dental goals are so they can
help you achieve them.
