Smart man. And anybody with gum issues (bleeding, inflammation, recession) should apply a paste made from baking soda and oral grade hydrogen peroxide a few times a week. Put some baking soda and a few shakes of salt in a small container. Add the peroxide a little at a time. You will be surprised at how little is required to make a paste - a bit too much and you've got soup. Use a soft bristle brush to apply it to the gumline and use gentle upstrokes to massage it into the gum pockets. The peroxide is effective against the anaerobes that make their homes there. The water pik is also good for this. There are some name brand peroxide-based rinses out there which don't contain flouride.
CHIRO 0 points 1.8 years ago
Smart man. And anybody with gum issues (bleeding, inflammation, recession) should apply a paste made from baking soda and oral grade hydrogen peroxide a few times a week. Put some baking soda and a few shakes of salt in a small container. Add the peroxide a little at a time. You will be surprised at how little is required to make a paste - a bit too much and you've got soup. Use a soft bristle brush to apply it to the gumline and use gentle upstrokes to massage it into the gum pockets. The peroxide is effective against the anaerobes that make their homes there. The water pik is also good for this. There are some name brand peroxide-based rinses out there which don't contain flouride.