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Baking Soda
Posted by V (Some City, Some State, Usa) on 04/08/2013
I would like to try baking soda as my regular teeth cleaning agent but I read that it wears down tooth enamel. I know that a lot of people on here use it but how safe is it in the long run?
Dental Root Resorption
Posted by Joy (Battlegound, Wash) on 03/10/2013
I don't know what that condition is but I can encourage you to brush with coconut oil with a little baking soda in it. Eat some coconut oil to regulate blood sugars. Coconut oil is anti viral anti fungal anti microbial and anti bacterial. There are a lot of sites you can read up on it, if you are curious.... Hope it helps... my teeth are no longer sensitive and they are whiter and the floss comes out clean and the tongue is a healthy shade of red again.
There are also a few authors who wrote about healing your teeth with food and supplements and have some utube sites, can't tell you off hand ... Google search, Ted wrote about dental aids in one of these sites, I read it recently, maybe in children's remedies.
Dental Root Resorption
Posted by (Cleveland, Oh/ Usa) on 03/09/2013
Dental Root Resorption: Dentists and my research on internet has no clear causation. A horrible condition. Cells which are normally friendly decide to absorb the roots.
Appears mostly triggered by periodontal work and later distress. I found one non periodontal reference to very high acidic diet (I have). And one non periodontal reference to general sytemic health.
I want to take some action to prevent further resorption problem. Not enough info, and info is sooo dental-technical; difficult for me to understand.
Can you help?
Removing Dental Fillings
Posted by Anonymous (Seattle, Wa) on 02/24/2013
I have been severly ill for over 17 mths. The symptoms have been debilitating. I will spare all the details I had many doctors and ND tell me that they have seeb people disabled from infected root canals and mercury fillings. I think everyone needs to get educated on this subject, My MD order the Clifford Test (metals and chemical ) allergy test. He told me that before having any fillings put in I needed to have this test, I found out I'm deathly allergic to mercury, formaldehyde and tons of other things. Apparently some dentists in the US once used Sargenti Paste ( paraformaldehyde) in fillings this is really dangerous stuff DO NOT ever have these put in your mouth I think they are using it in the UK. This stuff was in a root canal that was just extracted and I'm having all the mercury removed and one more root canals extracted I believe this these things can be making people deathly ill.
Re-Mineralize
Posted by Citygirl27 (Richardson, Tx, USA) on 01/28/2013
Use unscented or peppermint castile soap. Look for one made by a certain "Dr. ". Use google or amazon and it will show up. It is also in many "big box" retail stores and health food shops near the soaps and toothpastes.
General Feedback
Posted by Andrea C (Cardiff, Wales) on 01/26/2013
I wish i'd kept away from Dentist!!!! I had lovely teeth xxx My friend was ill and I wet to work, and stayed over her home to look after her and her children as well as going to work. It was hard, but at least I was able to do it xxxx Anyway, I went for my 2 yearly check up xxxxx My Friend saig "go to MY DENTIST" It will save you an 16 mile walk xxxxxx He put 124 ALMALGAMIN FILLINGS in my teeth xxxxxx When I went back to MY Dentist, he was swearing till his face went prple!!!! Why?????????? Because he had x-rays of my teeth and there was nothing wrong with them!!!!!! He said that b^%$#@! D! Did this because he could make more money off you this way!!!!!!!! Everytime I go to the DENTIST now, I end up with MORE PROBLEM;S!!!!!!!!! I can prove this xxxx The latest 1 is a FILLING Done to high, smashing my TEETH TOGHTHER??? I am in agony!!!!!! And I have to go bak yet again???? If you ain't got TOOTH ACHE stay away from these BUTCHERS!!!!!!! Love andrea c
Removing Dental Fillings
Posted by Krystyne (Idaho Falls, Id USA) on 01/25/2013
I highly recommend Gary M. McCown, D. D. S. , M. A. G. D. General Dentistry
Knoxville, TN (865) 579-3762
I live in Idaho and Dr. McCown is my dentist. I do not have much money but am very grateful and willing to go to TN. I went there 3 times in 2011 to clean up the mess from past typical dentisty. He is very much worth it! I have saved so much money in the long run and my teeth look so much better after seeing him (my orthodontist is good and yet didn't care for my teeth like Dr. McCown has). He is preventative and extremely good as well as very compassionate (and a great sense of humor). I also highly recommend the book "Am I dead?...... Or do I just feel like it. " By Fred Hughes. You will be suprised with the connection of modern day dentistry and cancer. I had breast cancer and now see how the work done on my mouth was a great contributor to the disease.
Removing Dental Fillings
Posted by Alan (Toronto, Ontario Canada) on 01/24/2013
Could you please recommend a Dentist for this and what was the cost. I'm in Toronto. Thanks
Removing Dental Fillings
Posted by Walter (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) on 01/23/2013
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Removing the metal fillings in my mouth has made an enormous difference to my health. I had a holistic dentist replace the metal fillings (the regular silver/mercury amalgams) with non-metal, non-toxic materials, one filling per month until finished.
Once he had finished, the eczema that I had endured for years on many parts of my body cleared up completely, my chronic fatigue disappeared, and my mental clarity and speed improved markedly.
It has been five years since he finished the work and the negative symptoms have not returned.
The organic diet that I had been on for many years was not enough to overcome the ethylmercury that I was building up while the toxic fillings were still in my mouth.
Once the metal fillings were removed though, I feel that the organic foods helped speed a full recovery.
Mercury Fillings
Posted by Citygirl27 (Richardson, Tx, Usa) on 01/10/2013
If you are still unsure about mercury amalgam fillings, watch this non-selling video on their risks and removal. It is kindly provided to us by the IAOMT, a non-profit worldwide organization that is publicizing the risks of mercury fillings and how to have them safely removed.
http://healthymouthsummit.com/smoking-teeth/
Re-Mineralize
Posted by Lisa (Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa) on 12/23/2012
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to post regarding this important information on healing the teeth. So many people come on EC searching for answers to teeth issues and gum problems. Over the past couple of weeks I had put up audio interviews with remarkable people and dentists who are healing people's teeth rather than drilling, root canaling, removing teeth. Among them was Ramiel Nagel who I really was fascinated with his information. Actually, I learned so much from all of them! I hope others listened to these.
Anyway, I ended up ordering Ramiel's book called "Cure Tooth Decay" because I wanted to learn even more from him and also wanted in print, the information he had given. The book is really great. Each chapter is filled with valuable information. He details Weston Price's valuable work in healing teeth and then extrapolates on the information. Some of the information on what to eat in the diet to actually heal teeth and even stop cavities in their tracks is in chapters 3 and 4. I think, most importantly, this book empowers us regarding our teeth and teaches that fillings, root canals, implants, etc. Are unnecessary but, we can help our teeth to re-generate given the right information! Best of health to you, Lisa
Herbal Tooth Powder
Posted by Lisa (Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa) on 11/18/2012
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Hi Everyone, I know many people who come here to EC are looking for alternative mouth care. I have posted video of those in this field who are at the forefront on this issue. I would now like to give a recipe for
Herbal Tooth Powder which I know would interest many here. It can be used instead of toothpaste.
- 1/4 cup of kaolin clay
- 1/4 cup of baking soda
- 1/4 cup of sea salt
- 1 Tbs. of sage
- 30 drops of spearmint essential oil (or peppermint, cinnamon, etc)
- 1 jar
In a container, mix together clay, baking soda and sea salt. Then grind the sage finely and mix in. (You could use a mortar and pestle. ) Finally, put in the essential oil. Mix together well and then put in your jar.
This will help prevent plaque buildup and promote healthy teeth. The sage helps whiten the teeth. Just wet your toothbrush and put on the tooth powder.
Enjoy! Lisa
General Feedback
Posted by Sue M. (Worden, Il, Usa) on 08/15/2012
I wanted to let you all know of the benefits of using activated charcoal to whiten teeth. One website you can read about it is, Crunchy Betty and the other, is on YouTube with BeeyoutifulLiving. The former suggested doing a paste and leaving on teeth for 5 minutes and the latter has a recipe you put together to brush your teeth. It's 1/2tsp of activated charcoal, 1/2tsp of baking soda and 10 to 15 drops of peppermint oil. That's my toothpaste of a morning. I've been using that for the past week to whiten my teeth and what I like about the charcoal, is that it doesn't damage the enamel of your teeth. My teeth are really looking good. Pretty interesting stuff.... activated charcoal.
General Feedback
Posted by Timh (Louisville, Ky, Usa) on 08/15/2012 2048 posts
My body toxin load is so high that twice daily oil pull really contaminates my mouth & teeth, regardless of using otc mouthwash and occasional H2O2 swishing; I don't use coconut oil but otc veg oil (proly got gmo's) but I at least fortify the oil w/ vit-A & E and BHT. My teeth have never been darker. Yesterday and today I applied 35% H2O2 w/ a q-tip directly on teeth w/ a foaming result. Some whiteness seems to be already appearing and a small but prominent stain seems to be diminishing. I could be hallucinating from hopefulness but I know the H2O2 will whiten. For mineralization I have been swishing water during whole body mineral bath which also seems to be strengthening the teeth. Also an apparent tapeworm cyst in my jaw has reeked havoc on my teeth by spewing out pathogens by the millions (i figure).
General Feedback
Posted by Plumhappy (Eugene, Oregon) on 08/14/2012
Wow! That is outrageous. I have been having awesome results in taking care of my teeth by oilpulling with coconut oil and brushing with turmeric. Teeth are whiter than they have ever been as an adult and it has removed plaque. My mouth is very clean feeling and teeth very smooth. I see my gum line has come up as well. I oil pull right after I brush first thing in morning as it gets rid of any stain left from the turmeric and then brush with baking soda if there remains any bit of staining, but usually the oil pulling takes care of it. I oil pull strickly for the benefits to my teeth but if any other health benefits come from it, I'll take it. I notice that I need to blow my nose a few times after I pull, most likely it is cleaning me out.
General Feedback
Posted by Lisa (Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa) on 08/14/2012
Hi Sozo, I say look for someone else! That's ridiculous. My dentist whom I'd had for years kept ratcheting the price up and I stopped going. Then, a friend told me about her dentist and said he charged $70 for an amazing deep cleaning. She'd had him since the 70's and his prices and work are amazing. Not only that but he, himself did the cleaning not a dental hygienist like at my original dentist. So, I went and then took both my kids. And I live here in LA where prices can be ridiculous! So, look around and ask around. Best of luck to you, Lisa
General Feedback
Posted by Sozo_me_lord (Lehigh Acres, Fl, USA) on 08/14/2012
I am scheduled to go the dentist tomorrow and need a quick answer. they are going to charge me $600 for a deep cleaning. i definitely don't want to lose teeth, but that is a hefty price to pay? any suggestions...
Toothpaste Soak
Posted by Eastet (Batonrouge, La, Usa) on 07/04/2012
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Title: How to remove dental plaque, tartar, & calculus at home, no dental visit.
Over periods of months, the oral tooth dental bacteria & debris (plaque) builds up and hardens into a tartar or calculus. Tartar is basically calculus, which is hardened or mineralized (calcified) plaque. Both plaque and calculus can and will lead to gingivitis desease if not removed. Nearly every health & help site online states that you cannot remove tartar (calculus) at home, that it can only be removed by a hygienist or dentist. I've been removing it at home for the last 25 years using the following method:
Most toothpastes on the market today have a foaming action, sulfuric acid reaction, and I utilize this foaming action to gradually break down and disintegrate or dissolve the tartar (calculus). After a good brushing, I put a half inch or so of toothpaste into the mouth and swish it around on all teeth. I let it soak the teeth and foam for 10 minutes daily, on the drive (ride) to work. Swish it around and through the teeth, using tongue and suction. I spit & clean up once I arrive at work. Thus, the Tartar or Calculus gradually becomes porous, starts chipping and flaking, crumbling off. Also whitens and removes stains. Don't try this with tooth whiteners, as it's too strong, too acidic (harmful).
Blessings, E
Sage Oil
Posted by Tony (St Paul, Ab, Canada) on 06/18/2012
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I found something very satisfying for DENTAL CARE.....two drops of sage oil in a little water, and brush. It makes the teeth feel really clean and alive and does whiten.
Bump on Roof of Mouth
Posted by Meg (Overland Park, Kansas) on 05/01/2012
My daughter had such a bump and it turned out to be a stray tooth, under the skin. It was smack dab in the middle of her upper mouth. An orthodontist moved it back into her dental area while giving her straight teeth. She said she thought everyone had such a bump. Nobody guessed what it was. They had noticed that she was missing a tooth, but didn't know that's where it was hiding.
Re-Mineralize
Posted by Sharonicus (Jacksonville, Florida) on 03/24/2012
We found a tea-tree oil and baking soda toothpaste today that was the only one in the store (health food store) that did not contain glycerin.
We were shopping for my husband who has had perfect teeth until very recently- now developed three very small cavities. We are unsure why except that we have stopped drinking milk for the past year or so.
As far as the oil pulling questions, I really think that for the minute or two the oil would be in your mouth would not be enough to produce significant oil pulling effects. All the oil-pulling instructions I've read indicate to swish the oil for at LEAST 20 minutes. So I think you would be okay. You could always just try it very short term and monitor your reaction. Good luck!
Re-Mineralize
Posted by Annie (New York, Ny) on 09/22/2011
Re: Maureen. Check out olive oil soap. There's a popular brand that doesn't have glycerin. I have used it before to brush my teeth. You might need some time to get used to the taste.
Aside from that try googling tooth soap. There's alot of companies selling soap made for brushing teeth.
Re-Mineralize
Posted by Maureen (Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada) on 09/14/2011
I agree with Sue from Fairfax, Va Usa, I have been checking soaps both brand names and from the Health Food Stores and cannot find a soap that does not contain glycerin. I even Googled "soap without glycerin" and did not get a good answer. Therefore, I think this should be on the exception list and soap names allowed. Maureen
Dental Implant
Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 09/10/2011
Now that Sjogren's Syndrome has been eliminated as the reason for my very dry eyes and throat during the night I started to think back to when it all began to try to see if I could find any connection to something that happened back then. The only thing I could think about is the placing of a dental implant. I know that it sounds far fetched but think about it, they place a metal device in one's jaw bones..... During the night my eyes become worryingly dry and so does my mouth now, so much so that I have trouble sleeping as I keep drinking water. For the eyes I got a cream which helps quite a bit. I know that if I phone the surgeon he is going to tell me that there is no connection whatsoever. I will phone him anyway but I wondered whether someone here has ever heard of something similar. I know dental implants can give problems but never heard of something like this. Thanks for any tips you people might have!
Re-Mineralize
Posted by Cindy (Cochrane, Wi) on 07/29/2011
Re-Mineralize
Posted by Sue (Fairfax, Va Usa) on 07/29/2011
I have looked at natural/organic soaps for this purpose, but am confused by all the other ingredients. I assume one should avoid glycerin, since that is the ingredient in toothpaste that seals in the bacteria?
Most of the natural ones seem oil-based, and I do NOT want to have any unintended oil-pulling effects at this time (don't want to risk any toxin releases until I am stronger. ) Also, there are scents etc which make some of the soaps literally unpalatable. Do you have any suggestions, even if you can't specify brand names?? Thanks so much.
Re-Mineralize
Posted by Bill (San Fernando, La Union) on 07/29/2011
Hi Cindy... About five years ago I had a spate where several of my back teeth became very loose and I had to have them pulled. This worried me. This was also around the time I had systemic candida. After I cured my candida I was still worried about my teeth, several still loose.
In the end I used a mixture of Ted's suggestions on using 3% Hydrogen Peroxide or dilute Iodine as a mouthwash as well as using Sodium Bicarb to brush my teeth. Then I read an article by Gerard Judd awell-known orthodontic researcher who strongly advised againt using fluoride toothpaste and who also said that all you have to do to re-mineralize your teeth properly and get rid of plaque is to brush your teeth with plain, unscented bar soap. I've been doing this regularly for about a year now and all my teeth have at last firmed up again, no loose teeth anymore. Less plaque formations too.
The key here is the soap because soap disrupts biofilms where the bacteria hide between your teeth and gums. These biofilms are simply micro-slime in which bacteria can hide and avoid being attacked by the body's defense system. This lets them build up plaque on your teeth. The soap destroys the biofilm -- in exactly the same way as soap gets rid of grease and stains from clothes. With no biofilms now the plaque bacteria are completely exposed and so you use a mouthwash like 3% hydrogen peroxide or iodine to rapidly kill them. By removing this biofilm, plaque is reduced on the teeth and reduced between the gums and teeth so there is then a larger surface area for the teeth to reminerlize properly. Using hydrogen peroxide as well as sodium bicarbonate also helps to encourage teeth re-mineralization because of the extra oxygen supplied by the hydrogen peroxide and because of the sodium bicarb alkaline environment.
The other key points made by Dr Judd was that cavities are not caused by bacteria -- they are caused by acid food and acid drinks -- drinks that taste sour in other words. Avoid these if you have poor teeth. Here is a link to his ideas and research:
http://www.life-enthusiast.com/news/o_dental_health.htm
This year my teeth have become firmer than ever and there was no need to have my yearly plaque scrape. So this method has definitely worked for me.
Re-Mineralize
Posted by Kateinhawaii (Honolulu, Hi) on 07/29/2011
See Dr. Weston Price's book. Need more good animal fats and leafy greens.
Re-Mineralize
Posted by Cindy (Cochrane, Wi) on 07/28/2011
i just got my routine dental cleaning and my dentist wants me to start planning for veneers on several teeth which would cost thousands of $ as insurance doesn't cover because it is considered cosmetic. I also have receeding gums. Is it possible to remineralize teeth? if so I am willing to try whatever I can first. is there diet (foods to eat/not to eat and supplements to take or not to use?) i will appreciate ANY and ALL information to help avoid this dental work! I value your advice. thanks
Fillings
Posted by Carly (Seattle , Wa - Usa) on 05/29/2011
Hi Lisa - No... I have not tried it. Interesting, possibly raw milk would work.... I will look into it. I do know it is supposed to be great stuff.
Thanks!
Fillings
Posted by Lisa (Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa) on 05/29/2011
Hi Carly, Have you actually tried raw milk? I ask because my husband is very lactose intolerant and so are my kids and yet when we changed over to raw milk last summer they can all drink it w/ absolutely no side effects at all! Anyway, that's my two cents...
Fillings
Posted by Carly (Seattle, Wa - Usa) on 05/29/2011
Thanks Linda - I am lactose intolerant so can't do the raw milk - I would if I could though! Sounds like trace minerals may be key here. Yes, if I had dental insurance (and were a bit braver! ) I would love to get rid of all of the mercury in my mouth. Good for you! :-) Thanks again.
Fillings
Posted by Linda (St. Paul, Mn) on 05/29/2011
Carly- I had the same problem 12 years ago. I had replaced all my old fillings with new ones and could not chew on one side because it was so sensitive. My holistic dentist did not know if it would get better. This was 3 months later! Then I found a farm to get raw milk from. After drinking it for one week I was pleasantly surprised by being able to chew on the side that was formerly so sensitive! As another bonus, the sensitivity of my teeth in general has improved. No more sensitive spots! To be fair, this was also about the same time that I started eating more organic veggies and Celtic sea salt. During this same period of time, a breast lump that I had had for 3 years also dissappeared. I think that had more to do with replacing the old fillings than the addition of raw milk to my diet. Good Luck!
Fillings
Posted by Carly (Seattle , Wa - Usa) on 05/28/2011
Hi - Two weeks ago I had an old filling replaced with a new, larger one in a bottom molar - due to part of the tooth breaking off. It is an amalgam filling. Yes, I know, but I don't have dental insurance, and this was the least expensive option. He wanted to do a crown. Yikes. Anyway, it was pretty traumatic.
My question(s): Does anyone here on EC know how long a new filling can be sensitive, (too cold, and chewing) - it is normal to have it bugging me two weeks out? Also - does anyone know of anything that with help hurry it along to feeling normal again? :-)
Thanks for any help or reassurance at all.... I am scared this sucker will never be normal again!
Dental Health Reader Feedback
Posted by Sue (Fairfax, Va Usa) on 05/28/2011
I, too, am perplexed as to which bar soap is best for brushing teeth. If glycerin is to be avoided, all the other (natural) ones I have seen contain oils, and I wonder if that would have a similar effect to oil pulling? I have some metal fillings, and am not in good enough health at the moment to deal with any sort of detox from them. Does anyone have solid info on a bar soap that would clean the teeth without risking some sort of oil-pulling reaction? Thanks so much.
Baking Soda, Kosher Salt, Peroxide
Posted by Cali Guy (Downey, Ca, United States) on 05/27/2011
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I wish I was smart enough to start this a long time ago. I have started using the baking soda, kosher salt mix, from day 1 I noticed the difference. Tooth pain started to go away, although I was suffering from an infection so its not 100% gone away. My gums have started improving, at first very fast now its slowed down but is still improving. I am starting to notice that my teeth are getting whiter, I have been using it for about 2 weeks now and I will continue to use it and enjoy the benefits. I have a few oral issues I am dealing with, especially because I suspect I have candida.
Mercury Fillings
Posted by Stephanie (Capemay, Nj) on 05/26/2011
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To the dentist. We love our dentist. We love our cleanings. I am not a fan of murcury as we ALL know it is a neurotoxin EVEN in small amounts!
I got 4 fillings by an amazing dentist and my health began to fail soon after. I had twiches in hand and my immune system wet downhill until I cleansed for a very long time.
Now I go ONLY to a holistic dentist.
It is 2011 not 1970.
Baking Soda
Posted by Julia (Hamilton, Ontario) on 02/24/2011
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I use baking soda in this way: take your toothbrush and dip a little in 3% peroxide, soap the toothbrush using unscented bar soap and finally, touch some salt mixed with baking soda. This protocol was written by some holistic dentists. This procedure takes a few seconds but the results are very good. (You also can add one drop of evergreen oil or mint oil on top of salt and soda.)
Dental Health Reader Feedback
Posted by Kristen (Hollywood, California) on 01/14/2011
Dr brauners pure Castile soap, or I have heard the kiss my face soap. Not glycerin soap.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Kristen (Hollywood, California ) on 01/14/2011
Organic apple cider vinegar turn to an alkaline in your body. It puts you ph back into balance. I drink it every morning. It keeps my ph on the alkaline side and a virus cannot live in tat environment. Regular vinegar, not a good idea. Also white vinegar is a coal tar by product.
