Periodontal Problems

Avoid Listerine.

clipped from www.drlwilson.com OR PERIODONTAL PROBLEMS                         In addition to good hygiene, a standard treatment for gum disease involves unpleasant surgical scraping of the gums to reduce infection that can loosen teeth and eventually cause them to fall out.  There are some excellent alternatives to gum surgery.  One is the blotting technique pioneered by Dr. Joseph Phillips, DDS.  It is simple, inexpensive and often works superbly.  For more information about it, call the International Oral Health Society at (715) 839-9103.                         Biological dentists may also recommend nutritionally-based treatments that in many cases can avoid gum surgery.  Improving body chemistry often makes a great difference in alleviating gum disease. Ironically, some common mouthwashes such as Listerine contain alcohol and other chemicals that irritate the gums.