QUESTION: Can you tell me about receding gums and what calcium therapy can do? ~ FAQ ANSWER: Receding gums are the result of several conditions, including traumatic bite, excessive flossing and too much dental care, orthodontic braces, gum surgery, pocket measuring, strong rinses, pastes … [Read more...] about How Calcium Therapy can help receding gums
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions asked by real people - answered by Dr. Mark Manhart.
Tarter under gums – will calcium therapy work for me?
QUESTION: [I] have tarter under gums and hygienist wants to charge almost $1000 to clean (in several visits). Will calcium therapy work for me to break up that tarter under the gums. If not, can you recommend a less expensive way to do this? ~ P.R. ANSWER: PR - Yes, the calcium … [Read more...] about Tarter under gums – will calcium therapy work for me?
K4 Laser Technology and Calcium Therapy
QUESTION: Lately I have been reading about K4 laser technology and was wondering if it would be effective as a treatment and cure for diastemic issues. I would appreciate any information or advice you might have on this treatment. Love your products and will continue to use them, but am still … [Read more...] about K4 Laser Technology and Calcium Therapy
Advanced Gingivitis and Infected Teeth
QUESTION: Dr - I have to admit, I was skeptical with very advanced gingivitis, and several infected teeth. Just trying maintain what I have until upper. Am 68 yr old in perfect health except teeth. BUT the gums immediately reacted favorably to the Oral-Cal gentle brushing. I am amazed!!!! On some … [Read more...] about Advanced Gingivitis and Infected Teeth
Severe Gum Recession
I stumbled upon your website from one of the blogs. I have severe gum recession on my lower jaw due to orthodontic treatment 20 yrs ago and periodontal disease. I am wondering if your products can reverse receeding gums as well? If so, what products do you suggest? ~ Thanks and regards SY in Hong … [Read more...] about Severe Gum Recession
Periodontal disease – scraping?
QUESTION: I was told that I had periodontal disease and would need the scraping, etc. to get rid of it. I see improvement in only 2 months with your therapy. Do I need to brush with a toothbrush before the treatment. I use a waterpik first, then brush with an electric toothbrush and … [Read more...] about Periodontal disease – scraping?
Take out more teeth for implants?
QUESTION: Should I allow my teeth to be pulled for implants? ANSWER: Sure. They work only 70-75% of the time. The statics for counting failures don’t start till the implant has been in 6 to 12 months. That is, until it has worked. Nothing else is acceptable at that rate of failure. Scientific … [Read more...] about Take out more teeth for implants?
“Old” root canal and “Old” amalgam fillings
QUESTION: I have recently experienced some severe toothache and I suspect that an "old" root canal treatment I had years ago may be responsible. I also have the "old" amalgam fillings which was done in the mid to late 1970's and am not sure whether to remove them or not. However, since i am now 50 … [Read more...] about “Old” root canal and “Old” amalgam fillings
Type 1 Diabetes – Calculus Build Up
QUESTION: I have type 1 diabetes and over the last few years I have had an ongoing problem with my teeth becoming excessively built up with calculus. I currently need to see the hygienist every 3 months for a 45 min to 1 hour visit every time. I don't mind going to the dentist occasionally, but this … [Read more...] about Type 1 Diabetes – Calculus Build Up
Diastemic infection – use of calcium chips
QUESTION: How can you treat a diastemic infection and how is it detected? ANSWER: It is even hard for dentists to understand the Diastemic infection. It quickly became clear to us 30 years ago upon finding so many patients with dead upper central teeth, and upon calcium treatment that healthy … [Read more...] about Diastemic infection – use of calcium chips