What You Should Know About Gum Disease

by David Snape

Book Overview

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0981485502
• ISBN13: 9780981485508
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Toothy Grins Publishing, LLC
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

worthwhile, valuable info, so repetitive

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).

An important book

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.

what you should know about gum disease

It is hard to write a book. It takes courage to question the advice of health professionals. David has achieved his task with balance and dignity. He has created an interesting and readable book and explained ways to improve oral health. David clearly describes the problems of leaving dental disease untreated and answers many questions. David describes options and explains how sometimes these are not given to patients. I am sure that there will be more books like his in the future, but I congratulate David for being the author of the first.

Wealth of information

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.