This is a guide to maintaining oral health naturally, painlessly, inexpensively. More than forty percent of North Americans suffer from gum disease, making it the number one oral health issue in the country. Written by the nation's best-known dental hygienist, this is a complete guide to preventing or reversing gum disease, naturally, painlessly, and inexpensively. Writing in a friendly, accessible style, Sandra Senzon explains the science behind gum disease. Taking a holistic approach, she explains how the mouth is a mirror of the body's health, and the role of nutrition, stress, lifestyle, and a variety of medical conditions in oral health. Ms. Senzon then develops a complete holistic home care program, which includes gum message, herbal cleaning, dietary supplements, and other simple, inexpensive, highly effective techniques for maintaining healthy gums and teeth for life. Sandra Senzon, RDH (New York, NY), is an oral hygienist with more than twenty-five years of experience. She is the founder of The Tooth Spa, a popular New York City dental hygiene practice, and she produces "The Tooth Fairy," a weekly cable program dedicated to good oral health.
