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Air Force Inc. Battles Bugs
Germs in
refrigerators are like those in the mouth. Now there is a way to keep
their explosive population
down.
New research is showing that the fuzzy
“sweaters” on teeth are really biofilms that
are elaborate and complex communities of microbes. They are as difficult
to fully and permanently eradicate as zebra mussels on the bottom of a
boat. And like zebra mussels, turn your back and they multiply like
rabbits in a credit card commercial. But WHY is that?
Imagine the inside of a refrigerator. Some
foods are covered and moist, some are uncovered and dried out, some are
two hours old, some are forgotten in the back and are two months old. Air
from the fan is moving as best it can, stumbling over tall containers,
never reaching some corners. Moisture is dripping off one wall, pooling
on one or two shelves, clinging to the gaskets, providing a great
environment for the germ “bugs”. There are red, black, green and orange
soft unidentifiable mounds here and there. Opening the door creates a
whiff of foul odor.
Removing some of the food from this imaginary
refrigerator will not solve the problem. Even removing all of the food
won’t totally eradicate the organisms growing. Wiping down the walls with
a wet cloth may just spread the germs around. Washing out the entire
inside with soapy water will eliminate most, but not all, of the bugs.
Even using disinfectant will still leave enough in the tiny cracks and
crevices to start the population
of microbes multiplying again when the conditions are right. In other
words, it’s a never-ending battle.
Now picture the mouth as the refrigerator -
not a pleasant thought. However, Air Force Inc. has launched a battle
against the “bugs” in your mouth. The new ammunition is called Dental Air
Force. The electrical appliance replaces tooth brushing, flossing and
oral irrigating by using a precision jet of air, dental cleaner and water
to power wash and remove the plaque between teeth and around the gums.
Because plaque thrives in areas devoid of air,
such as between the teeth and around the gum line, the air provided by
the new technology assists in changing the environment in the mouth
through aeration to slow down the plaque growth between daily cleanings.
The sodium bicarbonate in the dental cleaner acts as an
abrasive to cut through the greasy film and neutralizes the acidic
environment of the mouth where the bacteria and plaque prefer to grow at
very rapid rates. Another ingredient in the dental cleaner is xylitol,
used as a sweetener and said to inhibit microbial growth and tooth decay.
Natural peppermint is the flavor.
For more information call 616-399-8511 or
visit www.dentalairforce.com.
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Author is P.,
Piero D.D.S. practicing dentist and inventor of the Dental Air Force®, (www.dentalairforce.com).
His private practice and public talks are dedicated to patient education.
Contact Dr. Piero at 616-399-8511.
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