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Dental Health Secrets Continued from page 25 nomenon occurs: the calculus or tartar that builds up on teeth (deposited) is slowly dis- solved, eliminating the need for painful and expensive scraping of the teeth by the den- list or dental hygienist. Purifying the saliva and mouth can be speeded up today with new state-of-the-art products. A rinse of a solution of highly concentrated calcium and phosphorus ions (with a remineralising catalyst) has recent- ly been developed by a biochemical com- pany here in this country. To combat the build-up of bacterial colonies (producers of toxic waste products), a new teeth-cleaning substance has been developed to retard the bacterial colonies from growing in the first place. Yet another rinse is available to kill off high concentrations of bacteria when a saliva test has shown them to be excessive- ly high. It is important to note here that the 2% of the public who are immune to cavi- ties and gum problems do not need these products, and diligent and effective removal of all bacterial colonies will, in time, produce the same beneficial effects. These products are only intended to hasten the process in cases where conditions are considered moderate to severe. 2° = NEXUS®73 JUNE - JULY 1994 considered moderate to severe. coo