Hi,
Steve Barwick, for www.TheSilverEdge.com...
In
a recent study, researchers from
the University of California followed nearly 5,500 elderly people over a period
of 18 years.
They
found that those who brushed their teeth less
than once per day were 65% more likely to develop dementia than those who
brushed more frequently.
How
could brushing your teeth more frequently result in lower risk of dementia?
According to Annlia Paganini-Hill, who led
the study, which was published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics
Society:
“Some studies have also found that people with
Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, have more gum
disease-related bacteria in their brains than a person without Alzheimer's.”
In other words, according to Paganini-Hill,
when proper oral health care is not followed, bacteria known to cause gum
disease can migrate into the brain, “causing inflammation and brain damage.”
Other
Studies…
Have
there been other studies demonstrating a link between poor oral health and the
onset of dementia?
Indeed,
there have.
For
example, in a study titled, “Tooth Loss,
Dementia and Neuropathology in the Nun Study,” published in the Journal of the American Dental Association,
it was discovered by researchers that the more teeth a person loses to
periodontal disease during aging, the greater the incidence of dementia.
According
to an article in Prevention
magazine:
“Experts
think oral bacteria may spread to the brain through cranial nerves that connect
to the jaw or through the bloodstream, and may contribute to the type of plaque
that’s been linked to Alzheimer’s.”
And according to an article on WebMD.com:
“A growing body of research finds that bacteria and
inflammation in your mouth are also associated with other problems, including
heart attack and dementia, and may well jeopardize your overall health.”
What’s more, an article on
MensHealthWire.com tells a similar tale:
“Dementia
and mental confusion has also been linked to poor oral hygiene. A recent study showed that people who had
cases of gingivitis or periodontal disease tended to exhibit sings of early
Alzheimer’s, dementia or extreme mental confusion.
Health
care experts believe this is because the bacteria that forms in the mouth and
causes many of the dental problems can easily enter the bloodstream, travel up
to the brain and cause infections o inflammation.”
Finally, according an article by Elizabeth
Kaye, MPH, PhD, professor and director of the epidemiology division in the
Department of Health Policy & Health Services Research at Boston University
Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine:
“Within the past several years, an increasing number of
studies have reported associations between oral health status and measures of
impaired cognition in community-dwelling older adults.”
How Can Colloidal
Silver Help?
Researchers
already know that inflammation triggered by oral bacteria (also known as plaque
bacteria) is implicated in a number of other serious conditions, including heart
disease, stroke and diabetes.”
In
Angela Kaelin’s great article, Colloidal Silver, Oral Health and Heart
Health,
you’ll learn how good oral health habits – including regular oral colloidal
silver usage to keep populations of problematic oral pathogens at bay -- can
lower your risk for heart-related ailments.
And
in one of my older articles, Colloidal Silver Tames the Dental Plaque
Monster,
you’ll learn that colloidal silver is a proven effective method for preventing
the buildup of bacterial plaque.
Indeed,
you’ll learn about a patent for a new dental procedure for stopping tooth and
gum disease that depends exclusively upon the release of silver ions. The patent states, in part:
“Administration of
metal ions, preferably silver ions, to the site where microorganisms that cause
gum disease reside…can destroy bacterial plaque on teeth and bacterial pockets
under the gum line!”
In
other words, bacterial plaque on the teeth and under the gum lines are
extremely susceptible to the infection-fighting qualities of silver ions.
What’s
more, according to a 1999 study conducted at Brigham Young University, the
bacterium Streptococcus mutans, which is a major cause of dental
plaque and tooth decay, was inhibited and destroyed using just 5 ppm of
colloidal silver.
In fact, in the study colloidal silver was demonstrated to be as good at destroying the bacteria as five different classes of antibiotics, including: the tetracyclines, fluorinated quinolones (Ofloxacin), the penicillins, the cephalosporins (Cefaperazone) and the macrolides (Erythromycin).
In fact, in the study colloidal silver was demonstrated to be as good at destroying the bacteria as five different classes of antibiotics, including: the tetracyclines, fluorinated quinolones (Ofloxacin), the penicillins, the cephalosporins (Cefaperazone) and the macrolides (Erythromycin).
Finally,
according to an article in NaturalNews.com,
antimicrobial silver is also effective against yeast and fungal oral pathogens:
“A new study published
in the Society for Applied
Microbiology journal Letters
in Applied Microbiology reveals that silver is fully capable of
killing yeast-based mouth infections caused by Candida albicans and Candida glabrata.
Professor Mariana Henriques and her colleagues from the University of Minho in Portugal evaluated the effects of a silver nanoparticle solution on oral thrush, dental stomatitis, and various other mouth infections caused by the two aforementioned strains of yeast.
Professor Mariana Henriques and her colleagues from the University of Minho in Portugal evaluated the effects of a silver nanoparticle solution on oral thrush, dental stomatitis, and various other mouth infections caused by the two aforementioned strains of yeast.
They came to the
conclusion that, in all cases, the silver solution was effective at combating
these infection-causing yeast strains, even when the size of the silver
particles used varied dramatically.”
Little Doubt…
So
there’s little doubt that regular and judicious use of colloidal silver as part
of a good oral health care program can help prevent the overgrowth of oral
bacteria that are known to cause tooth and gum disease, and are now implicated
in damage to both the heart and the brain!
In
my recent article, Colloidal Silver and
Healthy Teeth and Gums, I discuss several ways colloidal silver can be used to
keep oral bacteria at bay.
If
you have not yet read that article, now might be a good time.
And
if you’ve already read it, now might be a good time to review it, considering the most recent information on the ability
of oral bacteria to trigger the onset of dementia in people who do not practice
good daily oral health care.
But
to summarize the article, I found that regular daily use of colloidal silver in
my personal oral health care regimen over the course of five years produced a
dramatic difference in the health of my teeth and gums.
Indeed,
for the first time in my life there have been no cavities, no plaque
and no bleeding gums whatsoever, for
five straight years, whereas in years past these signs of poor oral health were
common to me.
And
what did I do differently?
First
of all, I increased my teeth brushing schedule from once per day to three times
a day.
Secondly,
I began saturating toothbrush in colloidal silver before brushing, even
spraying it directly onto the toothpaste.
Third,
after particularly heavy meals, I even add a bit of colloidal silver gel right
on top of my toothpaste before brushing.
After
brushing, I spray colloidal silver onto my little “floss pic” and use it to poke
out any food particles from between my teeth so that bacteria can’t use them as
food. And I use the same “floss pic” with colloidal silver to scrape away any
plaque between my teeth.
Afterwards,
I also rinse my mouth with a mouthful of colloidal silver, swishing it around forcefully
between the teeth and gums, and then spit it out.
Finally,
I rinse my toothbrush with warm water after each brushing, and then spray it
lightly with colloidal silver before placing it in the toothbrush holder, in
order to keep germs from growing on it while it’s not in use.
Not a Panacea
Of
course, some researchers are quick to point out that while neglecting to brush
your teeth might be “a sign of early vulnerability to dementia,” other factors
can play a role, too, including poor nutrition, head injury and even infections
by other types of pathogens not related to oral pathogens.
As
these researchers point out, good oral health care is not a 100% guarantee
against dementia.
I
agree. And I’d hasten to add that we
can’t go through life being afraid of everything.
Nevertheless,
practicing the principles of good oral health each day – including the use of
colloidal silver during oral health care -- seems to be a simple way to help
mitigate at least one potential avenue for dementia onset, i.e., the oral route.
Learn More…
You
can learn more about colloidal silver and it’s usage by
clicking the link and checking out TheSilverEdge.com website, where you’ll find
dozens of in-depth articles like this one…
…plus
over 60 clinical studies documenting the infection-fighting qualities of
silver, hundreds of expert quotes on colloidal silver…and reliable information
on making and using your own high-quality colloidal silver for just a few pennies per batch…
Yours
for the safe, sane and responsible
use of colloidal silver,
Steve
Barwick, author
The Ultimate Colloidal Silver Manual
The Ultimate Colloidal Silver Manual
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