Gum Disease Survey Reveals Worrying Trend In Oral Hygiene
Bournemouth, Dorset (PRWEB) May 23, 2011
Millions of Britons are risking gum disease and far worse health problems by failing to brush their teeth often enough, a recent oral health survey reveals.
Nearly a fifth of people (17%) brush just once a day leaving them vulnerable to a build-up of plaque, which can lead to gum disease.
A third of people (36%) admitted they never flossed and only 14% flossed the recommended once a day, reveals the survey by the manufacturers of Eludril mouthwash and Elgydium toothpaste.
Some 30% of people do not use a mouthwash, despite the fact that regular rinsing is proven to combat gum disease.
The survey findings are very worrying. People with gum disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease, warned a spokesman for Eludril and Elgydium.
Also, pregnant women with gum disease can be up to seven times more likely to have a baby born too early and too small. Recent evidence also suggests a link between gum disease and breast cancer.
Choosing the right toothpaste and mouthwash is very important because not all brands contain an antibacterial such as Chlorhexidine, the leading ingredient used to prevent plaque and tartar.
And yet when people were asked if they always bought the same toothpaste, 60% said no. Of these, half admitted to buying whichever toothpaste was on a cheap promotion.
Chlorhexidine has been the gold standard treatment for gum disease for many years. It has been proven to be highly effective against the key organisms that cause gum disease.
However, most of the 97 people polled in the survey said they simply rinsed to keep their breath fresh, oblivious to whether their mouthwash contained an antibacterial such as Chlorhexidine or not.
Eludril mouthwash which contains Chlorhexidine is an antibacterial and analgesic solution used to prevent and treat gum disease. Chlorhexidine is also a key ingredient in the Elgydium toothpaste range including Anti-Plaque and Sensitive toothpaste. Also available in the Elgydium range are Decay Protection and Whitening toothpastes.
Gum disease is the most common form of tooth loss in adults. The Eludril and Elgydium oral health experts are urging people to look out for the following gum disease symptoms:
