Gum Disease Treatments

What are the ingredients in Oram Plus gum disease treatment?

admin — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:31:41 +0000

I get this question asked quite a lot so here’s the main active ingredients in Oram Plus:

1. Helichrysum italicum - also know as the curry plant, this herb has extremely powerful anti-inflammatory properties (for red, inflamed gums) and also acts as a very effective cell re-generator (which is thought to help regrow lost gum tissue or receding gums)

2. Leptospermum scoparium - common name manuka, is a powerful antibacterial agent which has been proven in scientific studies to completely kill Periodontopathic bacterial strains (the bacteria that causes gum and periodontal disease) in under 30 seconds!

3. Commiphora myrrha, commanly known as Myrrh, is becoming scientifically recognized to possess significant antiseptic, anesthetic, wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties so is great all round extract for gum problems!

4. Eugenia caryophyllus, Known commanly as Clove Bud, contains a natural compound called eugenol which is not only a powerful local antiseptic (for gum pain) but is also proven to kill the oral pathogens that are the primary cause of all gum problems!

5. Mentha piperita, also known as field mint, leaves a fresh minty taste in the mouth while being a great all round oral anti-bacterial agent against gum disease

6. Citrus Limonum, is an essential oil expressed from the rind of the common lemon; it exerts good antibacterial and astringent properties while being great a stopping bleeding gums almost instantly!

7. Thymus Vulgaris, One of the most powerful broad spectrum anti-bacterial agents in the world, this is bacteria’s worse nightmare!

8. Mentha Arvensis, commonly known as natural peppermint, acts as a natural flavour enhancer while providing antibacterial protection against oral pathogens!

9. Alpha Tocopherol, or Natural derived vitamin E, is twice as bio-active as synthetic (commercial) vitamin E and provides good antioxidant support for health teeth and gums

10. Vitis Vinifera, commonly known as Grape-seed, is packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidents and has astringent qualities to support a healthy environment for your teeth and gums!

Treating Oral Thrush

admin — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 09:15:06 +0000

Oral thrush is a common yeast infection of the mucous membranes in the mouth, the yeast is caused by a fungus called Candida albicans.

The symptoms include white or yellow spots in the mouth. The spots are slightly raised and it can cause an uncomfortable burning sensation in the mouth and throat.

Treating Oral Thrush is fairly simple with a strong anti-fungal and anti-bacterial solution such as Oram Plus (not strictly a thrush treatment but it works faster than anything else we’ve tried), simply place a few drops of Oram Plus directly on the tongue and gargle with a small amount of water for 30 seconds… the infection will disappear in just a few days!

Picture Of Oral Thrush

Cranberry Juice may help with Gum Disease

admin — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:53:32 +0000

New research presented at a recent symposium suggests that cranberry juice may help prevent certain oral health problems, including diseases of the gums and teeth. Dr. Hyun Koo from the University of Rochester examined cranberry juice’s ability to prevent Streptococcus mutans bacteria from sticking to teeth. If the bacteria cannot adhere, then they cannot develop the buildup of dental plaque that covers the teeth and begins to cause cavities and even gum disease. Dr. Koo presented his research at the Cranberry Institute’s Second Biennial Cranberry Health Research Symposium, held in October in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Prominent health experts gathered from North America to present new findings on cranberries’ role in preventing a number of diseases and infections.

Dental Infection or Tooth Abscess

admin — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 10:58:55 +0000

A dental Infection is pretty much the same as a Gum or Tooth Abscess and can be tackled in exactly the same manner!

As stated in one of my previous blogs, a dental infection (or abcess) is a bacterial infection in your teeth and/or gums, you need to give your immune system a helping hand to fight and heal the infection up by applying a strong anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-oxident agent (such as Oram Plus) onto and around the area of infection… and it should start to clear up nicely within just a few days!!!

4 Simple steps to combat Gum Disease!

admin — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 13:27:27 +0000

1. The 2 minute Rule!

Brush very gently for at least 2 minutes, this doesn’t sound very long but get a watch and time yourself and i guarantee you will be very surprised! 2 minutes of brushing optimises the removal of plaque and food debris that you consume on a daily basis.

Brush at least twice a day!

2. Don’t neglect Flossing

Flossing is really important and is often neglected, it gets into those hard to reach places (between the teeth) that a tooth brush just can’t reach.

3. Cut out commercial toothpaste and mouthwash

Yes you heard that right, commercial toothpastes and mouthwash contain several irritants that can make your teeth and gum problems 10 times worse, Opt for a natural toothpaste that doesn’t contain fluoride or SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulphate) such as Oram Plus

4. Don’t use tobacco products if at all possible.

Smoking has now been proven to be one of the leading factors in the formation of periodontis, so if you were thinking of quitting this could serve as quite a motivator!!

Is your Sugar Usage fueling your Gum Disease and Gingivitis?

admin — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:28:45 +0000

It is very important to realize that often the amount of sugar you consume in your normal food as well as added onto your food can really help increase the amount of decay and bacteria in your mouth. This additional bacteria has the ability to really accelerate the level at which gum disease is present. With sugar being one of the important factors that can cause and even aggravate gum disease it is very important to cut back the amount of sugar that you consume to help reduce your risk of gum disease.

With the amount of sugar that is consumed each day, there is always room for improvement. Cutting back even small amounts can have a huge impact on the health of your teeth, and since gum disease is such a prevailing problem for most people, there is no one who is exempt from needing to reduce their sugar intake. It is very important to watch the sugar intake of children as well so as to ensure that their teeth and gums stay well protected. Never allow children to consume large amounts of sugar, this is bad for their health as well as their gums and creates bad habits.

It is best to use a sweetener alternative that is safe and does not have the harsh effects that sugar has on the teeth. You should seek out a sugar alternative that is safe and has as few calories as possible. This gives the perfect time to look for a sweetener alternative that will allow your teeth to heal and fight the gum disease. You want to seek a sweetener that does not make the gum disease worse as normal refined sugar does.

The sweetest form of alternative sweetener is a natural herb called stevia rubaudiana; this substance is a small bush that is in the chrysanthemum family. Hailing from Northeastern Paraguay it is considered to be as much as 300 times sweeter than normal table sugar. This is incredible since it requires so little to be used in order to be as effective. However, the great news is that stevia does not have the harmful side effects that traditional artificial sweeteners have

If you are hesitant to try a new product because you fear the possible harms, then take comfort that Japan has been using stevia for over 30 years including in colas, gum, and a selection of other foods since as far back as 1977. With stevia being used for so very long, it has proven a track record of safe use, unlike many of the other alternatives. While stevia is quite popular and common in other countries, it is only available as a dietary supplement in the United States.

Stevia has some great benefits though, it provides sweetener to foods and drinks without changing blood pressure levels, no carbohydrates, no tooth decay, no calories, and even the ability to help minimize hunger cravings, as well as improve digestion. This gives a large list of reasons why it is better to use stevia than any of the other alternative sweetener on the market today.

With most other artificial sweeteners adding calories and carbohydrates to your food, among the milder side effects it is easy to see why stevia is such a popular choice. With sugar added to almost everything it is no surprise that toothpaste is among the products with sweeteners added.

On top of all that Stevia has been shown to reduce gum disease, cavities and improve overall conditions in dental health. It is obvious that other sweeteners are unable to compete. Stevia is available from most good health shops, eBay and from the internet!

If you drink tea, make it the green stuff!!!

admin — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:19:31 +0000

Studies conducted have shown that drinking green tea also has the ability to help reduce the plaque index as well as gingival index. This is a huge help in decreasing overall gum disease problems. What’s more, green tea is able to provide other benefits to the body aside from helping with gum disease so it is very cost effective as well as safe.

With further studies showing that green tea extracts added onto strips that are applied to gingivitis pockets can help reduce the depth of the pockets, it seems almost immediately obvious that the form in which the green tea is used is not so much important though as reguar consumtion would have the same effect… just remember not to add sugar!!!

Are You brusing your teeth with Toxic Waste?

admin — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 10:58:39 +0000

Nearly 100% of ALL commercial toothpastes/mouthwash contain fluoride

Fluoride is an acute toxin with a toxic rating higher than that of lead. According to the “Clinical Toxicology of Commercial products”, Fluoride is given a toxicity rating of 4 (3 being moderately toxic, 4 being very toxic) and is actually classed ‘scientifically’ as a toxic waste!

The US Public Health Service has now made a statement that fluoride can make the bones (including teeth) more brittle and dental enamel more porous & spongy. Not only that, but it’s also proven to be linked to dental fluorosis (which causes random white patches on and around the teeth)…

OK now hands up who wants to brush their teeth with toxic waste?

….mmmm i thought not, I highly recommend you use a good ’Fluoride Free’ natural anti-bacterial toothpaste

A Grapefruit a day keeps the dentist away!

admin — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 10:49:51 +0000

A Grapefruit a day (well 2 actually) may infact help with gum disease!

A study (at the Friedrich Schiller University in Germany) suggests; Eating two grapefruits a day for two weeks may help those with gum disease

The data suggests that Eating grapefruit daily increases the serum vitamin C level and relieves periodontitis, gum bleeding and gum disease!

Cinnamon for bad breath and gum problems!!!

admin — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 10:36:09 +0000

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have discovered that a natural plant constitute called cinnamic aldehyde (derived from cinnamon oil) dramatically reduced bacteria in the mouth that cause bad breath, periodontal infections and gum problems. It’s of no surprise then that Oram Plus (natures premier tooth, gum and breath treatment) contains cinnamic aldehyde as one of it’s active ingredients!