WHAT YOU REALLY SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR DENTAL HEALTH

How do I know if I have periodontal disease?

Periodontal disease is an infection of the gums that will eventually destroy bone and lead to loose teeth and ultimately tooth loss. Signs of periodontal disease include:

• bleeding gums

• inflamed gums

• swollen gums

• bad breath

What causes periodontal disease?

Infections such as bacteria, spirochetes, viruses, amoebas, and fungus are apparent in periodontal disease.

Why is it important to treat the underlying infections?

Untreated infections become more severe, possibly overwhelming the immune system and causing symptoms throughout the body as well as in the mouth.

What are the additional potential risks of untreated periodontal disease?

Untreated, periodontal disease has been connected to heart disease, pre-term, low birth-weight babies. It is thought to contribute to auto-immune conditions as well as diabetes. And, of course, periodontal disease often leads to gum surgery.

This organized, three-stage approach treats both the immediate discomfort and the underlying problems. Each stage includes the use of specially formulated dental powder, oral rinse, and capsules. Each stage is designed to attack a different group of infectious organisms. By using all three stages in an organized, rotating protocol a wider variety of infectious can be eliminated.

What makes Perio-Care Dental Products™ effective?

Perio-Care Products™ are effective because they contain ingredients that specifically target infectious organisms, the cause of periodontal disease. Perio-Care Products™ also contain ingredients that soothe and heal gingival tissues that have been damaged from attacks by these infections.

Perio-Care Dental Products™ are made from complex formulations and include a sophisticated combination of herbs that increase effectiveness and prevent the occurrence of resistant organisms. The products are based on research of the traditional use of herbs that has been translated and applied to western disease. To maximize the potential of the herbs, Perio-Care™ also uses only the highest quality herbs, all natural ingredients, with no fillers or chemicals to dilute their effectiveness .

What makes Perio-Care Dental Products ™ unique?

Perio-Care Dental Products™ are unique because they comprise a system . Instead of just one level of treatment, Perio-Care™ has several Stages (or levels) each designed to approach periodontal problems in sequential stages. This therapeutic approach has been designed to eliminate infections group-by-group beginning with the smaller organisms and working up to the larger ones. This step-by-step, layer-by-layer treatment makes fundamental changes in periodontal disease by addressing its causes.

How does the System work?

Each stage synergistically combines Perio-Care Dental Powder, Oral Rinse, and Herbal Capsules to attack all aspects of infection in layers. The powder and rinse treat periodontal conditions from the “outside in”, while the herbal capsules treat the same condition from the “inside out”. Perio-Care™ addresses oral health both locally (in the mouth) and systemically (through the entire body).

. Stage I eliminates virus and bacteria.

. Stage II works against amoebas (parasites) and fungus (i.e., Candida).

. Stage III is a designed to address resistant or “cross-over” organisms such as spirochetes, mycoplasma or mutant bacteria.

How soon should I expect to see improvement if I use these products?

Most people begin to see a significant change in their gums after using the Perio-Care System™ for one month. However, we have had many reports of improvement in swollen, bleeding gums in as little as one week. The amount of time necessary to heal will depend largely upon how entrenched your infectious agents are and how diligently you use the System.

Why is your herbal system important in treating periodontal problems?

Periodontal problems are caused by complex factors. For greater effectiveness, each Perio-Care Product™ carefully directs its action to specific aspects of periodontal disease. By using all the products in an orderly rotation, it is possible to address all of the causes of periodontal disease more successfully .

These formulas eliminate underlying infections and the symptoms they cause. This means that you can expect Perio-Care™ to relieve red, swollen, and bleeding gums, to tighten gums and freshen breath.

Why use herbs?

Herbs have unique properties and each herb is capable of producing many effects. Take Desert Parsley, for example. It is documented to be a powerful anti-microbial and yet it is also used to sooth mucus membranes, reduce swelling and relieve inflammation. Carefully chosen, our herbs are formulated for potent anti-infection effectiveness and for soothing and easing pain, swelling and inflammation at the same time.

Where do your herbs come from?

All of the herbs used in Perio-Care Dental Products™ come from the best sources. Many are traditional Chinese herbs. Some are wild-crafted from the U.S. desert Southwest. Others are grown in South America, near the Amazon. A few are from other areas such as Africa, Asia and Southeast Asia . We take great care to include only the freshest and most effective herbs from the very best sources.

Why do you use baking soda in your formulas?

Baking soda has been used for years as a mild dental abrasive to clean teeth. In Perio-Care Products™ we also use it to help carry the herbal powder and keep it on the teeth and gums while the herbs are doing their work. Additionally, baking soda dehydrates and breaks the cell membranes of infectious organisms.

Why do you use ethanol in your rinse?

Our herbal extracts are made with pure, organic medical ethanol. While there are many ways to extract herbs, ethanol, used in a closed reflux process, is the best way to retain all the effective goodness of our herbal formulas. When diluted for use, Perio-Care Oral Rinse™ contains 1.25% ethanol. Most conventional, over-the-counter mouth rinses usually contain from 6 to 26% alcohol. The ethanol in our products is used as a vehicle for our herbs, not as a therapeutic agent itself.

Why use just several Stages rather than just one formula?

Periodontal disease has multiple and complex causes. No single herb or herbal product can resolve all of these causes for all patients. And, because herbs have individualized healing properties and must be carefully combined to achieve a specific goal, not all herbs can be combined with all other herbs compatibly or effectively.

Each of The Herbal Difference™ formulas contains compatible herbs that are deliberately targeted to address specific aspects of periodontal disease. By following our protocol, which calls for alternately using each Stage of Perio-Care™, it is possible to address a wider range of infectious and inflammatory causes of periodontal disease.

What's the difference between Stage I, II, II?

Our products are formulated in Stages to better enable them to eliminate the infectious agents that cause periodontal disease. The Stages are used alternately, each used for a prescribed period of time. Stage I is formulated to begin the treatment process by addressing smaller infectious organisms such as virus and bacteria. It will also help to treat spirochetes. Stage II is formulated to address larger pathogens such as fungus and amoebas. Stage III is designed to deal with stubborn or “cross-over” organisms, those that have characteristics of several categories of infectious organism. These “cross-over” organisms would include spirochetes, mycoplasma and the more resistant or mutated bacteria.

What do you mean by “cross-over” organisms?

“Cross-over” organisms display the characteristics of several different categories of infectious organism. In some cases, these organisms have even been reclassified as more about their structure and actions has been learned. For example, from a treatment perspective, we view spirochetes as cross-over organisms even though they actually have their own classification. Spirochetes have characteristics of both virus and bacteria and, for successful treatment, must be dealt with from both directions. Other cross-over organisms include Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, pleomorphic and mutant bacteria.

When do I switch between the different Stages?

Your dentist will tell you when it is time to move from Stage I to Stage II and Stage III. The length of time you need to use a Stage will depend entirely on how quickly your infections respond to treatment, on how badly infected your gingival tissues have become. In general, each stage should be used for two to four weeks before switching. That would mean using Stage I for two weeks, then Stage II for two weeks and then Stage III for two weeks. The 6-week cycle should be repeated until the desired results are achieved.

I have very bad periodontal disease. Should I use the Stages any differently?

For very difficult cases we recommend using Stage III first. This may sound like putting the cart before the horse, but, in particularly stubborn cases of periodontal disease, Stage III actually helps prepare the way for Stage I & II by eliminating some of the more aggressive organisms first. Follow the usual two to four week schedule of cycling though the Stages, but begin with Stage III, and follow up with Stage I then Stage II.

Are these products easy to use?

Yes, it just means developing a few new habits when you brush your teeth. Instead of squeezing paste from a tube you will be putting a small scoop of powder in a small cup or the palm of your hand, moistening it and brushing. The products come with extended instructions for those who want more information about using Perio-Care™ , but the basic rule is: SCOOP, MOISTEN, BRUSH.

I've never used a tooth powder before, is it worth the effort?

Yes, yes, yes … it is worth every effort to use Perio-Care Dental Products™ . By creating our product as a powder, we did not have to include binders, fillers, or foaming agents which are used in toothpaste. You will be using an all-natural, additive-free product. Additionally, the Perio-Care Protocol concludes with a rinse phase, in which a few drops of concentrated rinse must be diluted in water.

How often should I use these products?

For optimum results it is best to use the Perio-Care System™ twice each day, in the morning and just before bed. To speed up the healing process, the system could also be used after your mid-day meal. If your goal is maintenance, then once a day, in the evening before bed, would be sufficient. Remember, Perio-Care™ can be used as often as you wish.

What's the best way to use them?

Perio-Care Dental Powder™ is packaged with a complete set of detailed instructions for its use. For the greatest benefit from the Perio-Care System™, you should follow those directions. However, the most important thing to remember is that the powder will only work if you get it on your teeth and gums … so, if you don't want to read the specialized instructions or are short of time, just SCOOP (place a small scoop of powder in a small cup or the palm of your hand), MOISTEN (moisten toothbrush and dip in powder), BRUSH (brush you teeth and gums with the powder). SCOOP, MOISTEN, BRUSH!

Do I need a special toothbrush to use Perio-Care™ products effectively?

Yes, you should use a soft, manual toothbrush. We do not recommend using an electric or rotary toothbrush because they tend to disperse the powder too rapidly therefore limiting the beneficial effect of the herbs. For deep pockets we recommend the use of a sulcular brush dipped in Perio-Care Oral Rinse™ after brushing.

I use a Water-Pic™ Should I continue to use it in conjunction with Perio-Care Dental Products™ ?

The use of any water irrigating device is recommended in conjunction with the Perio-Care System™. The device should be used with plain water before you begin to brush. For treating deeper pockets, you should see your dentist for further instructions on the use of Perio-Care Products™.

Have you tested Perio-Care Products for effectiveness?

Yes. Dr. Reid Winick has tested Perio-Care Products™ on several hundred patients over the past two years. His clinical results have been impressive. Gums stop bleeding, inflammation is resolved, swelling and bad breath are eliminated, and teeth tighten. Gums get tight, strong and shrink into place. Teeth were saved for patients who have been told they needed surgery or extractions.

Dr. Winick has examined slides of microbial flora made from plaque samples using live, microscopic, phase-contrast analysis. After treatment with Perio-Care™, he has repeatedly seen major pathogens associated with gum disease entirely eliminated.

What kind of success rate does Perio-Care™ achieve?

Our results have shown that 90% – 95% of patients who use the Perio-Care System™ see substantial, if not complete, relief from their periodontal infections. The success rate depends in large part upon full compliance with the program, i.e. using the powder, rinse and capsules as directed.

For a small percentage of patients, other factors come into play that may slow or prevent full recovery. These factors include re-infection from untreated partners, or on-going assaults that suppress the immune system such as environmental exposures, stress, HIV/AIDS or chemical drugs.

Even those patients who do not achieve a full result within the first few months of use will see considerable benefit over time from the Perio-Care System™.

Do your products work in vitro?

Our products are formulated to work in conjunction with the body's own defense system. While our formulas are anti-infective it is still necessary for the body to participate in the healing process. Unlike their chemical counterparts, which are strong enough to kill on contact in vitro, Perio-Care Dental Products™ work effectively, but subtly, in vivo, where it really counts.

I'm taking your capsule. How do they help my periodontal condition?

Periodontal disease is caused by a variety of infectious agents. By the time you experience localized (oral) symptoms from these infections such as sore, inflamed, bleeding gums, it is likely that they are entrenched systemically (in your entire body). The Perio-Care Herbal Capsules™ are designed to address the underlying infections hiding throughout the body.

When you take the Herbal Capsules you may even experience relief from symptoms such as gas, bloating, constipation, body aches & pains or even fatigue. As the total load of infectious agents is lightened your entire body along with your gums have a better chance to recover their health.

Do your products have any side-effects?

No. Our products are powerful and yet gentle and soothing. Our herbs have been carefully combined to provide the most effective anti-infectious action possible while maintaining the ability to sooth and ease swollen, inflamed, bleeding gums.

Could herbs cause allergic reactions?

In the unlikely event that you have an allergy to herbs, you should check the labels carefully. Keep in mind, however, that when in combination herbs act differently than when they are used singly. So, with a complex formulation such as Perio-Care™, where each herb is present as a small part of the whole, you may experience no allergies at all.

Perio-Care Dental Powder™ and Rinse are completely compatible with prescription drugs. Before using the Herbal Capsules it would be wise to check with the physician who has prescribed your medications for any possible conflicts since some herbs can interfere with the activity of certain drugs. However, as stated in the answer just above, with Perio-Care™ formulas each herb will be present as a small part of the whole, so in a small quantity it may not interfere with a drug at all.

Can Perio-Care Dental Products™ be used by children?

No. Perio-Care Dental Products™ should not be used by children under the age of 12.

I am on a sugar-free, wheat-free diet. Do your products meet my needs?

Yes. Perio-Care Dental Products™ will work compatibly with any type of diet, even Kosher. They have been formulated without sugar, wheat, corn, salt, fillers, glycerin, fluoride, caffeine, chemicals, or artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.

What else can I do to support my Perio-Care Program?

While the answer to this question would require us to write a book, we can recommend several health care avenues for your consideration. First of all, a clean, healthy diet will help the body fully utilize any herbal program. That would mean a diet free of sugar, chemicals, pesticides, and junk food … a diet rich in lean protein, vegetables and complex carbohydrates such as brown rice and whole grain foods. It might also be useful to consult a nutritionist about a basic vitamin and supplement program, which would provide the basic building blocks of nutrition that your body will need to heal quickly and efficiently. The usual suggestions about exercise and sufficient sleep would apply because these are all important a support for your immune system. And, of course, you should stop smoking or using any substances that might interfere with your body's progress toward health.

Do you provide free samples of your products?

No. It is necessary to use Perio-Care Dental Products™ for at least one month to begin to experience their full benefits. A small, sample size wouldn't last long enough. Instead of samples, we provide a 100% money back guarantee. If you aren't satisfied with our products we will accept them back opened or sealed for a full refund.

In conclusion:

You are probably interested in using Perio-Care™ for one of several reasons:

You want to use 100% natural products whenever possible

Your old products have failed you

You have gum disease and are seeking relief

You want to avoid gum disease

It may be time to give up the convenience of an ineffective home-care program and expend a little more effort using a dentist-tested home-care system that will really help you save your teeth and gums.

Disclaimer:
Be advised that these suggested Oral Care Programs are not intended as a primary therapy for treating periodontally involved teeth. The intent is to support the normal physiological and biochemical process of healing.