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What You Should Know About Gum Disease [Paperback]

David Snape
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October 5, 2008 0981485502 978-0981485508
Aside from being the number one cause of tooth loss, can gum disease kill you? Ongoing research continues to point to the likelihood of a connection between gum disease and other serious diseases such as heart attack, stroke, diabetes, lung infections and low birth weight, pre-term babies. As research continues, it is likely that even more connections will be discovered. What You Should Know about Gum Disease is truly the layman's guide to fighting gum disease. Written in easy to understand language, it explains in detail what every human being with gum tissue (everyone) should know. This guide goes beyond mere brushing and flossing and discusses tools, concepts, techniques and knowledge that will help you to defeat gum disease or prevent it from visiting your mouth in the first place. The author draws upon and shares personal experiences and success in fighting gum disease as well as the struggle to understand what affects so many people today. This is a book written by a layman for the benefit of non professionals as well as professionals around the world. Gum disease, a plague that has haunted mankind for thousands of years, is still with us today. It doesn't show any signs of leaving. Low estimates are that forty percent of the human population has some form of gum disease right now. Higher estimates put that number at eighty percent. A popular clinic's website indicates that as many as ninety-five percent of the adult population will have some form of gum disease by age sixty-five. Yet, it has also been found in young children. With these odds, chances are high that What You Should Know about Gum Disease will serve you well. You do not have to accept gumdisease as an inevitable consequence of aging. Learn what you can do, starting today, to begin fighting an existing case of gum disease or preventing gum disease from visiting your mouth in the first place. If four to eight out of every ten people have some form of gum disease, it is possible that you or someone in your family is one of them. This book promises to provide information that your dentist either did not know or did not have the time to tell you about. In fact, many dentists may learn a few things about gum disease and fighting it that they were previously unaware of. Endorsed by a periodontist, a dentist, two physicians and one hygienist, What You Should Know about Gum Disease is ever respectful to the dental profession. It always refers the patient back to the doctor and encourages understanding, communication and compliance between them. In fact, many dentists may want this book in their waiting room to enhance patient education. They may wish to give this book to every new patient who walks through the door to help patients better understand what gum disease is and what they can do about it at home. This will help initiate discussion and a higher degree and willingness for compliance with the doctor's home care plan. It can not get much better than this for the concerned doctor or the patient! Even so, What You Should Know about Gum Disease remains layman friendly both in terminology and readability. This is a book that is a helpful companion to the individual. This book is your friend. It is a lifetime companion that you and everyone else should want on the bookshelf. It is truly your guide to fighting gum disease.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 280 pages
  • Publisher: Toothy Grins Publishing, LLC (October 5, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0981485502
  • ISBN-13: 978-0981485508
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.6 x 5.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,023,975 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I was astounded by the lack of information provided to me by the professionals. I was not comfortable with the treatment plan options that were offered to me.

I knew there was a problem and I knew I had to solve it. I did my own research, had my own experiences and was able to improve my dental health to the point where my dentist said I did not need her previously recommended treatment.

I learned a lot along the way and this book is designed to share what I have learned with each reader.

I also can be found online at ToothyGrinsStore.com

Visit me there to learn more and to contact me.

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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4.3 out of 5 stars
He has created an interesting and readable book and explained ways to improve oral health. E. Phillips  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
Mr. Snape explores in depth what is necessary to keep one's gums and teeth healthy. Hunter L. Breckenridge  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
Invaluable information in a well-organized format. Steamboatsouth  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An important book November 15, 2008
Format:Paperback
It's amazing how much people tend to neglect their teeth. Oh, plenty of people brush and floss, and visit their dentist. However, many people, even in this rather health-conscious society of ours, don't realize how much more there is to taking care of their mouths. Gum disease is incredibly prevalent and surprisingly detrimental to human health. Its effects on the human body can be more widespread than many people realize. In general, many dentists simply aren't interested in keeping people informed about what is needed to maintain their teeth and gums. Mr. Snape explores in depth what is necessary to keep one's gums and teeth healthy. He explains various diseases of the mouth, methods of treatment and prevention, and even provides excellent information on choosing medical care. A great deal of thought and research went into this book, and it is put together in clear and concise language. Gum disease isn't a particularly fun topic to read about. However, it is an important one, and David Snape provides an excellent guide to learning more about taking care of one's oral health.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wealth of information October 13, 2008
Format:Paperback
What you should know about gum disease, your dentist may not be telling you. If you are ready to take control of your health and need some guidance, this book is an excellent resource. It covers in detail everything from gum disease to bad breathe and their related causes and other health effects. David Snape guides you through the best solutions for true dental health and how to talk to your dental health professional. Invaluable information in a well-organized format. Excellent resources and links.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars worthwhile, valuable info, so repetitive February 15, 2009
Format:Paperback
A activist layman's book of his experiences with gum disease/disorders. Well-intentioned explanations of his experieces with dentists and his trials at finding products to help. Although the book is 244pp long it should be about half as long as it is extremely repetitive and extremely self-protective about adding disclaimers continually along the lines of "don't do anything without consulting your dentist", "there are no scientific studies to back this up", etc. I guess this is what one might expect in our combative legalistic systems with a tremendous overage of lawyers and a mis-designed legal system. Pretty much a one-of-a-kind book as I can determine(no others of that type out here--and current, only a few months old). I highly recommend the book for the information that can be gleaned by skimming over(ignoring repetition) most of the book, but paying close attention to recommendations in chapter 3(home care).
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