Perfect! Keep up the good work, your gums and teeth will thank you!

No problem, it’s the basics. Some problems may require more than these tips so make sure you consult with your dentist. Take care!

Thank you! Cheers!

Thank you

Exactly! It’s the basics but it works!

Great point. I didn’t mention it because I wanted to stick to the basics. Some people have iodine allergies and I cannot give broad dental advice that can be potentially dangerous unless I’ve had the chance to review their medical history. Safety is my number one goal and without a thorough background of someone’s health, I have to stick with advice that has the least amount of risks. But I do appreciate the feedback, thank you!

@@advancedhealthdentistry Your welcome, more people should know about this wonderful product.

Good stuff

Look up this website: Dailydentalcares.com I’m not associated with them or have any financial affiliation. The Dr who made it is a microbiologist. Made it bc her mom who was in a retirement home developed periodontal disease and rampant decay. Prior to that her mom had no dental issues. The lozenges is designed to help reduce acidity in the mouth after eating and prevents the harmful bacteria from getting to the sugar and carbs we eat. It is also great for dry mouth. In your case, it’s hard to guide you properly without knowing the dental history. But have you had an Oral DNA test done? It’s a saliva sample that looks for high risk bacteria in our mouth. Also, have you ever had anyone treat you with laser therapy to kill the bacteria? If anything give those lozenges a try. They are safe and I use it daily and I also give it to my 3 yr old daughter who loves her sugar. Keep me updated, take care!

@@advancedhealthdentistry thanks ... never heard of those lozenges , been using xylitol mints after meals For saliva ... I’ve never done the DNA test or the laser , never heard of them . Don’t know if they have those in Canada but I’ll ask .... I assume the DNA test can be done with your doctor? Thanks for the info I’ll check the site

So from the same Dr who created the lozenges, with her microbiology background, their studies show that certain bacteria develop resistance to xylitol over time. I know it’s touted as helping with oral bacteria but they do develop resistance over time. The lozenge primary job it to prevent the uptake/consumption of carbs/sugars by the bacteria. As far as the test. Look up, oraldna.com. Your dentist just takes a saliva sample from you and it is sent off to the lab for testing. When you get the results back it shows the bacteria that is the highest risk and have recommendation

There are several companies out there that test bacteria in the mouth, this just happens to be what we use in my office. As far as getting this test in Canada, I’m sure there are some that do but like in the US, not all will test. You will have to call or do research, their website may have the info.

Lastly, laser therapy is very common use in the US for treating periodontal therapy. Do a Google search for this: ‘Laser in Periodontal treatment research’ That should give you an understanding of laser in dentistry. There many different lasers in the market so do your research on them and who does them. In the US it is heavily regulated so for dental use they have to pass specific tests otherwise the laser cannot be used. I hope this helps!

I’m no expert in oil pulling. In my research, it is a dental practice that it originated in India. It is believed to help with gum disease and help reduce bacteria that causes bad breath, cavities and gum disease. But I was not able to find definitive studies/research that back up the claims. I know people have used it with some success and some with no success. I cannot make a recommendation for oil pulling because I have no research to back it up. My general opinion, if it works for you then go for it. However, when I make recommendation I try to make sure I have several sources of research and the science is repeatable and testable. Yes certain foods are acidic and sugars/carbs is turned into acid by the bacteria in our mouth. So it makes sense that your gums are irritated by them. But there are also other factors like immune response to those foods and or any system and genetic predisposition that can make a person more or less sensitive to those foods. I say, use trial and error. If it makes your gums worse, then find a different substitute. Salt water is fantastic for controlling bacteria, I recommend it after surgeries. It helps reduce dry socket and localized infections. The reality is, the act of brushing/flossing is a mechanical removal of plaque off our teeth is all you need. Do you need tooth paste, if you watch what you eat/drink and diligent and consistent with oral hygiene, then no you don’t need it. But the fluoride and anti-microbial additives does help those who have less than perfect oral hygiene. I hope that helps! Take care