Mercury Fillings
★☆☆☆☆
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.
(Richardson, Tx, Usa)
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/
(Naperville Il)
10/26/2017
Minerals
(Battleground, Wash)
05/05/2013
There is a site in here that TED talks about dental health and molybdenum and some other minerals, the teeth need more than cal mag d zinc boron, that is a good starting place. I always use what I own and then add new stuff, as I learn more information.
I take a full spectrum mineral that is 1 mag 1 cal and also take magnesium citrate for muscle with D and multi vitamins. Go to... how to change your life with magnesium by Carolyn Dean.
Coconut oil in the diet heals teeth and gums and intestinal tract, it's amazing in that it even removes sensitivities. I brush with it and coat my teeth before bed with a bit of baking soda. My teeth are back to WHITE WHITE , I have never had them whitened.
Clara: I just read an article on the ongoing research of Calcium as related to heart disease and stroke. Conclusion is to avoid over-supplementation or consumption of Calcium. So one needs to put more emphasis on Vit-D, Vit-K, and Magnesium. Phosphorus is not usually mentioned as it is the most abundant mineral in our diet, BUT if it is deficient, then results can be confused to Calcium deficiency.
Also, "absorption" of nutrients is a common and often underestimated problem. Candida Albicans is the most common culprit, along w/ H Pylori bacterium, but there are others like the nano-bacterias Giardia and Cryptosporidium.
(Batleground, Wash)
05/06/2013
I once heard or read that vitamin K was good for dark circles under eyes. I bought the cream but no results at the time. Anyway, I went to the store recently and they didn't sell vitamin k , so did some more reading and one site said getting vitamin K out of balance with supplements apart from doc prescription could be dangerous....so what is the verdict ??
(the USA)
05/06/2013
(the USA)
05/07/2013
Joy, Joy, Joy, you seem to be trying so hard and I feel you could be causing more problems trying to fix them. I'm sorry to be so blunt but none of us can believe everything we read. Test everything, hold on to the good and avoid evil. I learned the hard way to find out what foods provide me with the vitamins/minerals I need. There is plenty of what we need in the food and our food has been tainted. If you take vitamins/supplements on top of what you are eating you don't know what you could be getting too much of that contibutes to more problems. The toxic effects of some vitamins are also signs of a deficiency. The binders and fillers could be more of the culprits. Getting an updated nutrition almanac (because new things are discovered everyday) would be beneficial. I take magnesium powder in orange juice on top of a meal that includes complete protein. Magnesium binds with protein before it is absorbed in the intestines. Once in awhile I take 1000 mg of vit C hoping the amount of C offsets the amount of binders and/or fillers. Seems to be working so far. Oh, .. I also take BSM, turmeric and ginger) I am also full of adhesions due to multiple surgeries... another reason for the stool softener instead of the type of fiber suggested by someone else here.
It has been over a twenty year endeavor that I have learned this and I continue to learn. It all started with just wanting to avoid MSG. I would get headaches so bad I would vomit. The FDA is not telling the truth and they are not looking out for our best interest. We are all on our own to research and apply what we learn. Everything is not going to work for everyone. My PCP said that medicine keeps changing every four or five years. The medical profession is not keeping up with what is happening to our food supply. I do not mean to offend you, Joy, I've just noticed multiple postings by you and wanted to offer some suggestions to maybe look in a different direction.
(the USA)
05/07/2013
OKAY---Joy, what I meant was to be looking more for what COULD HAVE caused or contributed to an ailment that could have taken decades to be revealed and possibly eliminating it. Using food as your medicine to help heal or correct it. Not everything will work for everyone but I cannot see a future for complete healing when supplements contain more harmful ingredients that can cause or contribute to any degeneration of organs or bones. I'm sorry if I am not making good sense... My brain injuries cause me some difficulty here. Being thrown from horses and out of a car, being stepped on, kicked, rolled over, having broken bones and ramming my head into our vehicle's door frame three different times, the MRI's show degeneration and a vertebra pressing on my spinal cord... I am not in any pain from those. My biggest problem is adhesions from multiple surgeries but I am learning how to work on that. Learning how to eliminate hidden sources of MSG from my diet started my road to recovery. EC has provided me with tidbits of information that is the cherry on my sundae. I guess now I've been OP for a month. You said you weren't doing it but I think you should. I use the CO and am very pleased.
(Battleground, Wash)
05/07/2013
(Battleground, Wash)
05/07/2013
I can tolerate eating it, drinking it, brushing with it and leaving a blob all over in my mouth before bed with a little soda(spit out in the morning) or in my biteguard during the day, but oil pulling sets off my sensitive teeth. I tried it a few times.
Maybe as time goes by I will be able to try that again. But for now I'm happy my teeth aren't hurting. Glad that OP with cocomut oil is helping your teeth and overall health. Love, Joy
Natural Disinfection
I am a dentist and looking for a natural solution to disinfect bacteria in root canal area. I am working on inventing a solution for it made from distilled water, sodium bicarbonate, sea salt. Do you think it will work to remove the bacteria? Do you know any other natural ingredients that are even stronger than salt and sodium bicarbonate that are not listed here? Can you please help me to find out if additional items will be helpful to add, for example, vinegar, borax or other?
Thank you so much for your time and I really appreciate your help.
(IN)
11/26/2020
I found a wonderful holistic dentist who removed the last of the amalgam fillings placed in my teeth by the US Army.
He uses Ozone to sterilize any tooth or cavity before filling or crowning. It also helps relieve sensitivity, as he's applied it to the exterior of a couple of other teeth.
Not sure whether you'd need to contact him for a source, but you can search Indianapolis + dentistry and probably find the clinic...south side of Indy, close to Southport Rd.
(TEN MILE, TN)
11/28/2020
HI U TROOPER,,,,,,,,,,,,
I have my own Ozone medial system that is the same that you will find in any hospital. To do joint things, I have go to Georgia because Tn will not allow any doctor to use Ozone. A few years ago, there was a Dentist in Franklin that used Ozone as you describe. Now she is gone. Our country has become totally corrupt. We are in the last stages of Rome. Our worthless money tells us that. I just happen too have a toe sack full of pre '64 silver coins........ a dime is worth $1.64, a quarter is worth $4.11. A 2020 dime is worth $.10 and a 2020 quarter is worth $.25. How did that happen? One is money and the other is currency. There is a difference.
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Oil Pulling
★★★★★
I had problem with my teeth for years. About ten years before I had fillings in four or five cavities. About a year ago again there was problem of receding of gums, and gingivitis. More over one of Right side Third Molar ( Wisdom tooth) was getting loose and paining like any thing. Situation became so bad that I was not able to drink plain water without screaming. The dentist advised me use special tooth paste and mouth wash for sensitive teeth. Then I started gargling with Neem water. Some how problem came under control.
Then I searched Earth clinic and found oil pulling therapy for mouth problems. I started with Sunflower oil a table full early morning. It was amazing, within a few days every thing started settle down. I am not sure the gums receding is fully cured, but there is no more pain, no Hot and cold feeling problem and the good thing is the loosen wisdom tooth is not so loose any more. I am very comfortably eating all types of food chapatis, meat, rice hot and cold beverages. Now all my family members are doing oil pulling regularly. Most of my relatives and friends have started and getting benefit of this therapy. Thanks to Earth clinic.
(Emerald City)
12/07/2014
★★★★★
Oil pulling worked for me. I swished coconut oil around in my mouth for 10 minutes and the black bacterial gunk in my two cavities disappeared! I had tried brushing it thoroughly again and again and nothing would budge it.
(New York, US)
12/07/2014
Osteomyelitis
thank you, TONY
(Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa)
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
Re-Mineralize
(Honolulu, Hi)
07/29/2011
See Dr. Weston Price's book. Need more good animal fats and leafy greens.
(San Fernando, La Union)
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.
(Miami, FL)
10/05/2022
What soap do you recommend to brush teeth?
(Fairfax, Va Usa)
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.
(Texas)
01/05/2021
You could easily make your own soap in your kitchen. If you want, I can send you a super simple youtube video and you probably have the oils in your cupboard. 100% coconut oil soap would be the absolute simplest soap, super cleansing, great lather, mild tasting. But any handmade soap will work. I personally would choose one scented with essential oils for this application. Peppermint being my pick.
(Cochrane, Wi)
07/29/2011
thank you bill for the information. I have started using soap for brushing, will start with peroxide as well. I was wondering your thoughts on the enclosed link that says you have to eat meat and no grain to remineralize teeth?http://paleodietlifestyle.com/preventing-and-healing-tooth-decay
thanks again
(Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada)
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
(New York, Ny)
09/22/2011
(Jacksonville, Florida)
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!
(Richardson, Tx, USA)
01/28/2013
(Cabarlah, Qld.)
01/06/2021
(Switzerland)
07/31/2024
Here is a good link to this subject, I just found, while thinking about how to live dentist - free without using fluoride: https://livingwellwithdrmichelle.com/is-hydroxyapatite-safe/
Removing Dental Fillings
Removing Dental Fillings
(Idaho Falls, Id USA)
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
★★★★★
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.
Removing Dental Fillings
★★★★★
(London, Uk)
01/21/2010
I attended a seminar on the dangers from mercury/amalgam fillings many, many years ago. At the time I had a lot of amalgam fillings but not the resources to get them extracted professionally and I began to despair...until...the speaker said, and I quote "If you cannot afford to get the amalgam fillings removed, the next best thing is to take selenium regularly as this binds to the mercury in the system and passes out of the body" I hope this information helps you as it helped me.
I am now in the unfortunate position of discovering that many of the replacement white composit fillings are made of "questionable" substances. I am now trying to locate a dentist that uses Quartzite epoxy.
I use approximately half a teaspoon of baking soda to brush my teeth and, because nowadays most soaps have added glycerine, I use natural soap flakes (no glycerine) afterwards to disinfect the mouth and also drink the Sodium Ascorbate mixture recommended by Dr. Judd.
I hope this helps.
(Cedar Hill, Mo)
01/27/2010
I also began oil pulling recently and also noticed some of the same 'symptoms' as those described here about a month into the regimen. (Tenderness and some bleeding from one of my upper rear molars.) Very pleased to learn that with perseverance, the 'problem' should resolve on its own. I'd like to begin using the soap flakes mentioned here, but am uncertain what to buy. Without naming the product you use, can you describe it well enough that I'll know what I'm looking for? Thanks!
Resources
★★★★★
Sage Oil
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Sally's Homemade Toothpaste Recipe
★★★★★
I have not had recurring gum inflammation. The dentist said my teeth are very clean, gums look great, and no cavities!
My toothpaste recipe:
* Virgin Coconut Oil (3-4 tablespoons)
* Baking Soda (3-4 tablespoons - same amount as coconut oil)
* Myrrh Oil (good for the gums - I use 1 full pipette - that's equal to 10 - 15 drops I imagine?)
* Sea salt (About 1 tablespoon - I use pink Himalayan Sea Salt because I have a lot at home, any sea salt will do. Just remember, do not use table salt)
* Grapefruit Seed Extract (I use about 10 drops - this adds a nice flavor and it helps protects gums because it's a natural antibacterial.)
Mix all of this up with a spoon.
Note: In winter this home made toothpaste concotion will be solid, but in warmer months it will be a liquid.
PS: This is my first comment after reading the site since 2008! I love earthclinic!
Side Effects of Braces
In researching side effects, I've read of a few people reporting chronic or severe sore throat, asthma, cough, flu-like symptoms, perhaps as a reaction to either the plastic (or the antiseptic coating the company puts on each new appliance, which should be washed off before the first use), or possibly due to increased illness-causing bacteria in the mouth if the appliances aren't kept absolutely clean. The appliances are made of medical-grade plastic, no BPA, and I think these reports are a small minority. But I am cautious and would love to know if anyone here had, or known someone with, negative experiences with Invisalign. Thanks to all, Sue.
(Hope, Bc, Canada)
05/15/2013
please visit this link: http--www.healing teeth naturally.com. This has been the answer for me and I am sure you will find this fascinating reading. Om
(Washington, Dc Usa)
05/16/2013
I had Invisalign treatment several years ago (and my smile is now awesome). I wasn't paying too much attention to what I was putting in my body at the time, other than hearing that BPA was bad and confirming that Invisalign appliances did not contain this compound. But I was not aware of any negative health effects from wearing them.
I still have a plastic night retainer for my top teeth that I use a few nights a week. Recently I've started wondering if this could be bad for me, but again, I haven't noticed any health-related issues.
Soap, Baking Soda, Eucalyptus Oil
★★★★★
All I did was:
- Brush my teeth twice a day with an extra soft toothbrush to go easy on my gums and instead of toothpaste using plain bar soap (I get the simplest one I can find at the supermarket).
- Rinse my mouth twice a day with a combination of baking soda and eucalyptus oil in water.
And that's literally it.
I'm quite sloppy about it so I don't know exact amounts, but I don't use particularly low amounts of any of them. The eucalyptus oil I use 3-4 drops per rinse but I don't know what the best amount is.
I would say "I hope it works for you", but frankly I would be staggered if it didn't :)
Hope your problem goes away soon!
P.S The soap is an important component in this remedy. I stopped the soap once and continued with the baking soda and eucalyptus and the plaque started to come right back!
November 13, 2020 update:
Yeah it was the soap, but eventually it stopped working. These days I've been using a deep clean toothpaste that fights tartar, plus floss and interdental brushes. Also I've been putting drops of tea tree oil in mouthwashes that contain alcohol. This approach seems to work better.
I probably can't say the name of the toothpaste here, and I know it's not natural, sorry. I think those toothpastes are just abrasive enough to remove tartar build-up. Similar to baking soda but not as aggressive, as I think that can damage tooth enamel.
Anyway, just wanted to update!
(San Diego)
06/07/2015
You can also try changing the bacteria in your mouth. Studies have shown that people with healthy mouths have different kinds of bacteria than people with dental problems. Eating fermented foods helps. Dr. Mercola said he only has to get his teeth cleaned half as often since he added fermented foods to his diet. There are also oral probiotics you can buy that help change the bacteria. I can't name any brands here but if you do a google search for oral probiotics they will turn up.
(Uk)
02/01/2021
Hi, which soaps did you try with the first time when it worked? Thanks.
