In the spring of 2024, a revelation at the periodontists’ congress attracted worldwide attention. Amber de Vries, a doctoral researcher in the field of oral health, received prolonged applause for her discovery of a new method of treating gum disease. Her research offers patients the opportunity to fight gum disease at home and prevent future infections.
Here are some interesting tidbits from the interview with Amber:
Correspondent: Why is gum disease so dangerous?
Amber de Vries:
Most people don’t know that gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss worldwide and can have serious consequences for overall health. Chronic inflammation in the mouth doesn’t just affect the gums. It invades the circulatory system, which can lead to serious complications in major organs. In fact, the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and even certain types of cancer is directly linked to poor oral health.
Another risk is that gum disease often goes unnoticed. Many people experience mild pain or bleeding and ignore it, until the infection, at an advanced stage, seriously damages the gums and teeth. This often leads to expensive treatments and long-term tooth loss. The link between oral health and general health is therefore immense, but it is largely underestimated.
Correspondent: Why don't dentists always seem to be able to solve these problems?
Amber de Vries:
The problem is that many patients come to the clinic too late. They expect quick solutions, but gum disease is complex and often requires regular care. In addition, many medications on the market only help temporarily and offer little protection against renewed inflammation. This allows bacteria to continue to grow and the disease to persist in the body.
That’s why it’s so important to find new and more effective ways to fight gum disease before it becomes a serious problem. After years of research, we’ve managed to develop a product that not only relieves the symptoms, but heals the gums at the source.
"By developing an innovative formula that combines natural ingredients and anti-inflammatory agents, we were able to create ReGen Gum Repair Gel , a product that not only acts on the surface but penetrates deep into the gums. This allows us to treat the problem at the root and effectively reduce the risk of new inflammation."