I just read the whole blog. Wow. I understand you’re trying to eliminate this claim:

Loose Teeth:
“Periogen® kills all destructive bacteria it comes in contact with during each application; keeping bacteriological colonies to a minimum and thus preventing further damage to bone and gum tissue.”

Is there a reward for finding one? :-)

I just ordered Periogen through Amazon and am waiting for delivery. Currently Walmart has the Waterpik Ultra Water Flosser $46.97 with free shipping. I got it in two days.

I am 53 years old, had hardly any tooth trouble most of my life. I live in Scotland and the UK government stopped a lot of payments to dentists for NHS treatment (which obviously doesnt include fancy surgery for gum disease, I don’t suppose). Anyway the crux of the matter is that I have not been to a dentist in years. I was a nurse for 26 years before some illness. I went back to university after this and graduated last year with BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience last July (2011). I have read most of what is written here and I am keen to use your product. I have just ordered it from Amazon.co.uk. I am loathe to start going back to dentists because I have no money (no job yet because of recession) and they scare me lol
Also I do have plaque/tartar which I have actually managed to remove some small bits so far, by myself.
However, on my lower set, I have one incisor which has a receding gumline due to me being a little vigorous in my brushing about a year ago. It got inflamed and then settled dow but now the gumline is low only there.Tartar building there. I dont have a waterpik or an electric toothbruch but a soft bristled manual toothbrush, with flexible arm to alert me to being too aggressive.

Will this help? Im not sure if I have pockets, I don’t think I do as this is my only problem. Thanks

I am planning only to swish around to start with

Sorry for the delay in responding. Here are the answers you seek:

1) Do you use Periogen after or before toothbrushing? Does it matter if you do it immediately or after brushing? I am under the impression that if you brush your teeth after it may wash away Periogen? Does this make sense?

It is important to not use a product that leaves a residue prior to Periogen use. Brushing with a simple toothpaste, such as Tom’s of Maine, prior to Periogen application is recommended. For best results, avoid using products after Periogen application for about twenty minutes. This includes eating; but don’t let Periogen use interfere with your normal routine.

2) The Waterpik tip does not fit my portable water pik? Is it only meant for the non-portable version?

If you are referring to our modified Pik Pocket tip; that tip only works with the Waterpik WP100. We are not fond of the portable Waterpik, as the units we tested are under-powered.

3) Stupid question, how do you know how deep your dental pockets? It is not like you can hold a measuring tape in your mouth?

Not a stupid question. Your dentist and hygienist hold the secret to pocket depth as they have probes to determine those numbers. In general, pockets that are 1-2mm in depth are healthy, and deeper pockets indicate periodontal disease which may bleed during brushing and flossing. Deep pockets are often smelly; which you can test for by using an interdental brush between suspect teeth and then smelling the brush for foul odors.

I have a few questions about Periogen use as I can not seem to find the company no. directly.

1) Do you use Periogen after or before toothbrushing? Does it matter if you do it immediately or after brushing? I am under the impression that if you brush your teeth after it may wash away Periogen? Does this make sense?

2) The Waterpik tip does not fit my portable water pik? Is it only meant for the non-portable version?

3) Stupid question, how do you know how deep your dental pockets? It is not like you can hold a measuring tape in your mouth?

Thank you!