WHAT THE PROFESSIONALS SAY ABOUT GUM PERIOBALANCE® "Achieving balance in lifestyles is a common theme amongst all living things - large and small - particularly the very smallest ...microorganisms. The oral cavity is inhabited by the most genetically diverse microbial population in the body - greater than 700 microbes. When these become out of balance, microbiota have causal links with traditional oral diseases - gingivitis and periodontitis. More recently we have discovered they have been linked with systemic diseases including cardio vascular disease, pneumonia amongst hospitalised patients, premature low birthweight babies and diabetes. Re-establishing the normal balance of the oral flora, naturally and biologically without the consequences of anti-infectives is a cutting edge strategy and I am excited by the potential of this new oral probiotic PerioBalance”. Professor John Thomas MS, PhD: ‘There is evidence to show that there is a correlation between periodontal disease and a variety of systemic diseases and the dental professional has a critical role to play, not only in the prevention of periodontal disease but also its systemic consequences in order to have an effect on a patient’s overall health and wellbeing’ Dr Philip Preshaw BDS,FDSRCSEd, Phd ‘We are delighted that GUM PerioBalance has achieved our seal of approval and look forward to working with them for years to come. The accreditation panel agrees that GUM PerioBalance is a most innovative and exciting product’ Dr Nigel Carter, Chief Executive of the British Dental Health Foundation “For me this is a ground breaking, diverse product. Children who are a high caries risk could use it as a preventative adjunct to good cleaning and a healthy diet. Patients with a family history of periodontal disease could use it as a preventative measure. Those patients who have established periodontal disease can use it to support their maintenance regime. Those suffering from dry mouth conditions, or taking medication that causes dry mouth symptoms, could benefit from the reduction in the bacteria which cause decay and gum disease. What I am trying to convey is the broad spectrum of people who will benefit from this new development. It is an exciting time.” Mhari Coxon, Dental Hygienist of the Year 2006.