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Dental plaque is a sticky, colorless and soft deposit that continually forms around and between teeth. It is made up of invisible masses of harmful germs that live in the mouth and stick to the teeth.
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Some types of plaque cause tooth decay, while other types of plaque cause gum disease.
If dental plaque is not removed and accumulates, it can harden and turn into calculus (tartar).
Plaque can develop:
- on teeth above the gum line (supragingival);
- below the gum line on the roots of teeth (subgingival); and
- along the gum line (gingival).
Any plaque that isn't removed during regular tooth brushing will build up in a thick layer. Those microorganisms nearest the tooth surface start to produce acids.
- These acids lead to demineralization of the adjacent tooth surface (dental caries). The saliva is unable to penetrate the build-up of plaque and, therefore, cannot neutralize the acid produced by the bacteria, nor can it remineralize the tooth surface.
- Plaque causes irritation of the gums around the teeth leading to inflammation of the gums (gingivitis). Continued plaque accumulation contributes to gum recession, bone loss, and tooth loss.
Tooth-decaying oral bacteria utilize sugars (glucose, sucrose, fructose, lactose or cooked starches) as their food source. During the process of digesting these sugars, they produce acids as waste products. These acids are produced within minutes after eating or drinking and cause the demineralization of tooth enamel and dentin. It can take several hours for saliva to penetrate the layers of dental plaque and neutralize the acids.
Plaque that is only a few hours old will not be cause as much tooth demineralization as plaque which is several days old.
Plaque is the major cause of tooth decay and gum disease (gingivitis).
NOTE: Do not swallow any hydrogen peroxide and keep the hydrogen peroxide out of your eyes. Read the label carefully and follow the directions. The 3% hydrogen peroxide is not "food grade" and may contain other ingredients that are not intended for internal consumption.
Dr. Schultz Tooth and Gum Formula is a powerful liquid formulation of various herbs which are effective in cases of receding gums, rotting teeth, as well as diseased dental bone. The botanicals in that formula serve to reduce inflammation, stop bleeding gums, and tighten the surrounding gum tissue so as to prevent plaque and debris from reaching below the gum line.
Ingredients:
* 10 oz Echinacea Tincture
* ¼ cup Tea tree oil
* 4 oz Bayberry tincture
* 2 oz Oak Gall (or 3x oak bark) tincture
* 2 Tablespoons Cayenne tincture
* 2.5 dropperfuls Peppermint oil
* 2.5 dropperfuls Clove oil
You can also purchase the ingredients separately and mix together yourself. Best added to your water pik - place 4 to 6 full droppers of the formula into a water pick reservoir along with warm water. Alternatively, you can add 2 full droppers to 2 ounces of water and rinse your mouth thoroughly by swishing and straining the solution through your teeth. This formula can also be massaged directly, full strength, into the gums using a cotton swab. Add a drop or two to your toothbrush. If done daily you should notice gum bleeding halts within 1 week.
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