on dentists..

For years I have battled gum disease, which was only treated as a bacterial infection by my first periodontist thirty years ago, thus keeping it in check without any kind of surgery. After I relocated 90 minutes from his practice and he had no Saturday or even early evening appointments, (which I can't understand because most people have to work, some two jobs to pay for such services that are not covered by insurance), I went through many perios only to get surgery on three quadrants and have teeth extracted. Finally, after being told I should get three more teeth pulled because despite my "excellent home care", the disease was worsening, and get implants before the bone loss was too great too be able to take implants, I searched for dentists who perhaps could save me from paying thousands of dollars and help me keep the teeth.
i saw an article by Dr. Paul Keyes, based in D.C. who only believed that periodontitis was a bacterial disease and should be treated that way. I e-mailed him and he e-amiled and phoned me. He is 92 years YOUNG, nad gave me advice that has saved me thousand s and heartache- a dentist in NYC, who, "should have retired," as he says, 'years ago" and only took me out of respect for the reknowned Dr. Keyes, and is treating me- I HAVE MY TEETH and there is no infection any more- things are looking good- Dentists have to pay back enormous loans and it is
more profitable to perform surgery than to educate patients the right oral care. Incidentally, Dr. Keyes is looked down upon by the dental community. Dr. Galvin, my new dentist, has been treating people, who are now quite elderly, using his methods, for many years, and were told way back that many teeth would have to come out. THANK YOU DRs. GALVIN and KEYES!!!!!