tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235090679757746810.post2246542353157639973..comments2024-02-21T07:22:16.132-07:00Comments on Tom Haws: I'm Reversing My Gum Disease SuccessfullyThomas Gail Hawshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04098809959246681881noreply@blogger.comBlogger222125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235090679757746810.post-41185089605987105932021-09-14T19:47:06.283-07:002021-09-14T19:47:06.283-07:00Hi, C.R.
My gums are still great. I clean my teet...Hi, C.R.<br /><br />My gums are still great. I clean my teeth every night by sonic brushing without toothpaste and then irrigating with my WaterPik. I also swish with water and use a toothpick when necessary after eating until my teeth are relatively clean during the day. Due to the pandemic, I have not been to the dentist in over a year, but I expect the same glowing report next time I go now Thomas Gail Hawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04098809959246681881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235090679757746810.post-68987671522206818162021-09-14T13:54:26.229-07:002021-09-14T13:54:26.229-07:00Hi Tom
I’ve been following this blog for years o...Hi Tom <br /><br />I’ve been following this blog for years on and off and often wonder how your gum health is now? I’ve learnt a lot from you an d what you have done is literally a life saver to a lot of people <br /><br />Cheers C.Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173773956957649044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235090679757746810.post-92198392340101182812021-07-16T10:27:21.882-07:002021-07-16T10:27:21.882-07:00Thanks for the tip.
TomThanks for the tip.<br />TomThomas Gail Hawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04098809959246681881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235090679757746810.post-41832367558327388482021-07-16T00:48:55.815-07:002021-07-16T00:48:55.815-07:00I'm surprised no one here has mentioned xylito...I'm surprised no one here has mentioned xylitol at all. If you research the effect it has on oral health, it's pretty astounding. There is a company now that even makes a specialized tip for waterpiks where one can place a xylitol tablet to get it into pockets. It's scientifically well documented that it helps tremendously with gum health and preventing tooth decay, and it's Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235090679757746810.post-81694005225005121722021-03-13T23:09:08.089-07:002021-03-13T23:09:08.089-07:00Btw point #2 was supposed to be "*Avoiding* A...Btw point #2 was supposed to be "*Avoiding* Acidic foods like...".<br /><br />You're most welcome sir!chainoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235090679757746810.post-50931827462265079512021-03-07T21:33:29.200-07:002021-03-07T21:33:29.200-07:00Wow! Thanks for sharing that information. I didn&#...Wow! Thanks for sharing that information. I didn't know all that. And congratulations. Thomas Gail Hawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04098809959246681881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235090679757746810.post-3134681650173046302021-03-07T21:05:08.483-07:002021-03-07T21:05:08.483-07:00Thanks for the post Tom! I have studied it for yea...Thanks for the post Tom! I have studied it for years in my little spare time.<br />I have shown solid improvements to my periodontal disease over the years from 5-9mm pockets to mostly 2-4mm, with couple 5's and 7's, I am still learning more.<br /><br />Key points that worked for me (2017-2020)<br />1. Drastic diet improvements, removed all refined carbs & sugars, only eat low-GI foodchainoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235090679757746810.post-66336058265068222442020-05-22T23:01:03.630-07:002020-05-22T23:01:03.630-07:00Tom, thanks so much. I found this blog a few days ...Tom, thanks so much. I found this blog a few days ago and have been obsessively reading all your posts on this every chance I get. This is fascinating, and the first and only thing that has given me hope. I was wondering, have you known of anyone else who’s tried your method or similar and had the same or similar results? Do you know anyone else who’s healed their gum disease doing the stuff you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235090679757746810.post-27773288363344719752019-10-21T13:00:51.663-07:002019-10-21T13:00:51.663-07:00Dr Itua cure my HIV, I have been a ARV Consumption...Dr Itua cure my HIV, I have been a ARV Consumption for 10 years. i have been in pains until i came across Dr Itua on blogs site.I emailed him about my details of my HIV and my location i explained every thing to him and he told me that there is nothing to be scared of that he will cured me, he gave me guarantee,He ask me to pay for items fees so when i'm cured I will show gratitude I did andConley Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12474980613303828384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235090679757746810.post-91896393556673588472019-07-25T11:57:03.139-07:002019-07-25T11:57:03.139-07:00I'm sorry I missed your comment. I hope everyt...I'm sorry I missed your comment. I hope everything is turning out okay.Thomas Gail Hawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04098809959246681881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235090679757746810.post-20459216616355872362019-02-07T09:05:29.920-07:002019-02-07T09:05:29.920-07:00Erdal,
You plan is good. The most important thing ...Erdal,<br />You plan is good. The most important thing is diligent persistence in carrying it out. https://tomsthird.blogspot.com/2012/12/top-ten-actions-to-reverse-gum-recession.html Item 1.<br /><br />"1. Keep your teeth clean all the time. Make near 100% home care compliance a reality. Rinse promptly after putting any calories in your mouth, and go to sleep with clean teeth almost Thomas Gail Hawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04098809959246681881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235090679757746810.post-36482052769564567862019-02-07T04:38:05.014-07:002019-02-07T04:38:05.014-07:00hello Thomas,
Thank you for your article.
I read t...hello Thomas,<br />Thank you for your article.<br />I read this article in 2015 and then I had to go through a deep cleaning of my gums.<br />I had several 7 mm pockets, 6 mm pockets and most 4 or 5 .<br />The deepest pockets were all in the back of my mouth (lower and upper).<br />After the treatment, I didn't visit the dentist anymore and after 3 years I decided to do a check.<br />It took Erdalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04855690755810183292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235090679757746810.post-47952847092774410032018-12-23T21:21:06.565-07:002018-12-23T21:21:06.565-07:00Fingers crossed. I hope the nightly waterpik is as...Fingers crossed. I hope the nightly waterpik is as miraculous for you as it was for me.<br />TomThomas Gail Hawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04098809959246681881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235090679757746810.post-71221255526564601412018-12-23T05:21:22.966-07:002018-12-23T05:21:22.966-07:00I have one 10mm pocket and one 7mm pocket. My two ...I have one 10mm pocket and one 7mm pocket. My two back upper teeth. Hygienist told me her tools can only go as deep as 6 mm and that I should go to a periodontist for surgery.. I’m not ready to have my sensitive teeth scraped down to the bone. I’ll try a water pik, and starve. Then in March I’ll see if any improvements. Going to have x-ray done too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00113001465020410444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235090679757746810.post-41441109292326921092018-09-18T19:57:45.529-07:002018-09-18T19:57:45.529-07:00If you are motivated to make big changes like nigh...If you are motivated to make big changes like nightly irrigation and ninja swishing, it probably wouldn't hurt to postpone the cleaning a few months to see how things look after you change you ways. But only if it's clear to you that you will be doing something different for the intervening months.<br /><br />TomThomas Gail Hawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04098809959246681881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235090679757746810.post-52198053718679742052018-09-18T19:54:47.523-07:002018-09-18T19:54:47.523-07:00No worries. I only know what I know.
TomNo worries. I only know what I know.<br /><br />TomThomas Gail Hawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04098809959246681881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235090679757746810.post-89013275126893808972018-09-18T19:39:52.052-07:002018-09-18T19:39:52.052-07:00I’m surprised you don’t have an answer to my issue...I’m surprised you don’t have an answer to my issue when you seem to have plenty of answers for many of your other guests.. I don’t mean to sound condescending, forgive me if it comes out that way. I just had some faith that you could give me some insight??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11350515383792893824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235090679757746810.post-66434853155958111762018-09-16T03:09:05.570-07:002018-09-16T03:09:05.570-07:00Unfortunately I don't know the answer to that....Unfortunately I don't know the answer to that.<br />TomThomas Gail Hawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04098809959246681881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235090679757746810.post-49181947681537736272018-09-15T18:29:40.028-07:002018-09-15T18:29:40.028-07:00I’m 63 yrs old and have never had periodontal issu...I’m 63 yrs old and have never had periodontal issues. I was told by a new dentist that #3 and #30 molars have pockets of 10mm. My question, will it be a waste of time and money for the DG to do a srp and arrestin under the pretense that she can reach the base of those pockets and help reduce those pockets or should I cxl and just go to a periodontist to flap my gums?? Anxiously awaiting your Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11350515383792893824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235090679757746810.post-39642437894404520412018-09-15T18:04:32.701-07:002018-09-15T18:04:32.701-07:00I never have had periodontal issues, I’m 63 yrs ol...I never have had periodontal issues, I’m 63 yrs old and was recently told I have 2 10mm pockets at #3 and #30 and they said that srp and arrestin should reduce those pockets. My question, can the dg really reach the base of those pockets to scale them properly or is it a waste of my money to have her try and should I then just cxl and go to a periodontist to flap my gums?? Anxiously awaiting yourAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11350515383792893824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235090679757746810.post-71464534563017479262018-08-02T23:20:10.617-07:002018-08-02T23:20:10.617-07:00Fasting for 12 days cannot be good at all and will...Fasting for 12 days cannot be good at all and will lead to malnourishment and extreme weight loss. You also do not want to be putting bleach in your mouth, it is a poison.Loki Sigurdssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03900317300132284969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235090679757746810.post-42922971920267685202018-05-25T13:48:43.391-07:002018-05-25T13:48:43.391-07:00Sorry to jump in on this Tom,
Anonymous, when I h...Sorry to jump in on this Tom, <br />Anonymous, when I had deep pockets I never felt a thing, I also had quite a bit of bone loss nor were any of my teeth loose. Personally, I would get a deep cleaning and then floss,Waterpik and then brush in that order. Be sure to use the Waterpik Pocket Tip also, my pockets went from 8-9 down to 2 and 3's. This worked for me,The bone loss can't be John Coffeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235090679757746810.post-85109318616935560482018-05-15T18:01:12.063-07:002018-05-15T18:01:12.063-07:00Nothing like a good freak out to spur a change. Ba...Nothing like a good freak out to spur a change. Barring some uncommon condition, if you ninja swish and nightly irrigate faithfully and occasionally read one of the blog posts here and the comments, your pockets should start reducing and you may save your teeth yet!Thomas Gail Hawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04098809959246681881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235090679757746810.post-2708957620486631892018-05-15T17:56:19.119-07:002018-05-15T17:56:19.119-07:00So I went to the dentist today. It's been year...So I went to the dentist today. It's been years (8?), my teeth never bothered me, so I didn't know of an urgency in having them cleaned. I found a flyer for a dentist, made an appt., found out I have one 11mm pocket, a handful of 9 and 10's, a bunch of 8's. and mostly 3's in the front. I was referred to a specialist. I don't have any bleeding or any lose teeth. The Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235090679757746810.post-10904736804066729532018-03-14T11:14:59.898-07:002018-03-14T11:14:59.898-07:00Delia, I was never told I had bone loss. All I was...Delia, I was never told I had bone loss. All I was told was my pocket depths and periodontal cleanings.<br /><br />My current home care is swishing all the time with room-temperature water and nightly brushing and irrigation. (Also, of course, I don't smoke or drink super hot stuff all the time or abuse my gums any way I can avoid.)Thomas Gail Hawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04098809959246681881noreply@blogger.com