Dental Health Tips and Remedies

Baking Soda, Kosher Salt, Peroxide

Posted by Brenda (Springfield, Il) on 01/09/2011

Here's my routine. First I swish with hydogen peroxide, then I dip wet toothbrush in a mixture of a little borax and baking soda. I have Dr. Bronner's peppermint liquid soap in an eyedrop bottle and drop a couple of drops of the soap on top of the borax/baking soda mixture. Then brush. Occasionally, I'll add a drop of oil of oregano especially if I feel the need to avoid a virus. My mouth feels fresh and teeth are white.

Baking Soda, Kosher Salt, Peroxide

Posted by Susu (Sacramento, Ca) on 01/07/2011
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Baking soda does a good job of cleaning but is too abrasive for my teeth. I have been using organic food grade diatomaceous earth. I haven't noticed any tooth sensitiviy like I did with baking soda. After I brush with toothpaste, I wash off the brush, dip it in the diatomaceous earth and brush a little more. It feels like you've just been to the dentist and had your teeth cleaned. Since I've been using it my dentist always comments that my teeth look so clean. About once a week I put a little peroxide in my mouth and then brush with the diatomaceous earth. My teeth definitly look whiter.

General Feedback

Posted by Bill (San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines) on 01/07/2011

Hi Francisca... I dilute the 3% Hydrogen Peroxide when I use it to clean my ears or nose -- I dilute with the same volume of water which then creates a 1.5% HP solution.

But as a mouthwash, I just squirt the 3% Hydrogen Peroxide directly into my mouth and swish it round. It froths up alot so you only need about a teaspoon or two. And when I take it internally as a drink with water, I mix 6 to 10 drops in a glass of water.

General Feedback

Posted by Bill (San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines) on 01/07/2011

Here are a set of guidelines by Dr Gerard Judd, a researcher in dental health, which he formulated to maintain dental health:

*Tooth cavities will be ended simply by rinsing acids off the teeth.

*Acids alone eat the enamel.

*There would be no cavities in the world if all people rinsed acids from their teeth promptly. Just sip water, milk or other liquid while eating. Water reacts with acids.

*Foods and drinks, other than those containing acids, have no action on tooth enamel.

*Sugars have no action on the enamel.

*Bacteria cannot damage the enamel (calcium hydroxy phosphate). There is no such thing as decay of the enamel since bacteria require carbon and hydrogen to live. Billions of human and animal remains show teeth and bones are resistant to earth-bound organisms.

*Teeth re-enamalize when clean. To make teeth clean one brushes with any bar soap. Soap washes off in just 2 rinses. What about toothpastes? Glycerine in all brands of tooth paste is so sticky that it takes 27 washes to get it off. Teeth brushed with any toothpaste are coated with a film and cannot properly re-enamelize.

*Taking calcium and phosphate in the diet results in re-enamelization of the teeth, but only when they are clean. Bar soap does a perfect job in cleaning the surface. The enamel thickens and becomes less sensitive. Adenosine diphosphatase furnishes phosphate to teeth. [An enzyme in the body. - LT

*Gums are disinfected by brushing with any bar soap.

*Plaque, a poorly formed crystal stuck to the bottom of the enamel, is prevented and eventually removed by brushing with bar soap. Dental procedures to get the badly formed crystals off dig holes through the enamel. These cavities catch food and cause gum infection. Prevention of plaque retards gum pockets. Gum pockets are formed as the plaque pushes the gums away from the teeth. Gum pockets, from 1 to 8 mm deep, are also formed by fluoride, which severs the protein molecules adhering the gums to the teeth. Soap prevents gingivitis caused by bacteria which is lodged in the gum pockets.

*Vitamin C and phosphate help knit the gums back to the teeth. Pressing against the gums with fingers forces adhesive materials from the gums onto the teeth, which helps the process.

*Abscesses can be offset by holding Cepacol (14% alcohol) in the mouth 5 minutes.

*Receding gum surgery will end when the gum pockets cease. The very mention of the procedure, which involves transferring flesh from the roof of the mouth to the excised area of the gums, is a heinous and useless procedure which ought to pass into oblivion.

*Removal of fluoride from drinking water, pastes or gels saves the enzyme adenosine diphosphatase so it can deliver phosphate to calcium at the tooth surface, resulting in a beautiful, semi-flexible enamel.

*As stated above, the gums can be reconnected to the teeth by taking vitamin C (ascorbic acid)(1 tsp) with Arm and Hammer baking soda (1/2 tsp) in 1 inch of water, letting it fizz and then diluting to 1/2 to 1 cup with water, then drinking. The resulting sodium ascorbate is non-acid, very pure and a thousand times more soluble than vitamin C. Sodium ascorbate is more active than ascorbic acid (C) in building connective tissue and antibody structures and more effective in killing some viruses and bacteria.

*Receding gums and plaque are ended when soap is used for brushing and vitamin C is taken daily.

*30% of American youths ages 8-10 have no cavities.

*100% of Ugandan youths ages 6-10 have no cavities. What does this tell us? The reason Ugandan youths have 3 times better teeth than American youths is because they do not consume as many acid foods have no fluoride in their drinking water, have regular meals rather than sipping acid drinks all day, have more calcium and phosphate in their diet, and have fewer dentists to "work on" their teeth.

*Dental literature says 42% of Americans over 65 have no natural teeth while 25% of those over 43 have none.

*Dental literature says Americans age 43 average 32 cavities, those age 7 have 13 cavities, blacks and poverty stricken (without calcium and phosphate) have twice this and the Native Americans have four times this amount. The Native American plight can be blamed on their poor nutrition, excessive fluoridation and fr/ee but improper dental care. If fluoridation were effective in preventing cavities, Native Americans would have the least cavities of any group. They have had forced fluoridation for approximately 62 years.

*Spokesmen for national groups are beginning to notice an alarming rise in cavities among children and teens. Same dentists recommend dental sealants, especially for older teens not previously considered candidates for the treatment. But if sealants are n. O. W ordered, aren't dentists admitting no confidence in the ability of fluoride to prevent cavities?

*Fluoride in water at one part per million increased tooth cavities in four large reliable studies 7. 22. 45 and 10% (average 21 %). The reason far these increases has to do with the fact that adenosine diphosphatase is destroyed by fluoride and calcium fluoride which slips into the enamel, is alien to the tooth composite and makes the enamel weak, brittle and discolored.

*The health of american teeth will increase to be very nearly perfect if the regimen of water rinsing, soap brushing and taking calcium, phosphate and vitamin c in the diet is implemented. Fortunately, we n. O. W know the current teeth perfecting protocol of dentistry with fluoridation is flawed. If the early estimates of 80% tooth improvement in childrens' teeth by age 13 were true, each American would n. O. W have less than one cavity. That is far from true.

*The teeth in America are in a sorry state, and at the present time are getting worse. Numerous top scientists over the past 60 years have discarded the theory that fluoride helps teeth, or is a nutrient helpful to man. To avoid fluoride is to prevent more than 114 ailments listed with references in my book Good Teeth, Birth to Death. These 114 medical side effects extend all the way from cancer down to headaches caused by 1 ppm (part per million) fluoride in the water. Thirteen of these side effects are proved by a double blind study on 60 patients by 12 physicians, 1 pharmacist and 1 attorney. The mechanism for destruction of enzymes by fluoride has been proven by x-ray studies. Hydrogen bonds are broken by fluoride.

*Fluoride is the smallest negative particle on the face of the earth. Since the fluoride particles are so small and so intensely negative, they connect with the hydrogen bonds holding the enzyme coils in place and ruin every enzyme molecule at very low concentration, around 1-3 ppm. These enzymes are often 3, 000 or more times the small size of the fluoride. The effect is ruinous. To avoid fluoride is to prevent the destruction of 83 enzymes.

*Fluoride is a severe biological poison. Being intensely negative, it unlatches positive hydrogen bonds in enzymes and proteins. It is fortunate we have learned fluoride is a nerve poison. Fluoride causes cavities. There is not the slightest doubt. Methylmercury formed from amalgams in the body is deadly. It causes brain disease.

*Fillings made of quartzite and epoxy are a safe substitute.

*Fluoride harms the economy by making people purchase other than city water to avoid it.

*Fluoride also harms the economy by making people dependent on undependable professions that know nothing about it.

*Ignorance about fluoride and what it does is worldwide.

*Keep the teeth moist. Teeth that are dry "craze" (crack). If you chew ice, teeth may crumble. Teeth do have a breaking strength.

*Look in your mouth.

*Tell the dentist(s) what you want done and get several bids for examination and work. Save your fortunes.

General Feedback

Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 01/06/2011

Thanks once more Bill! I have just had the first cold for over 7 years but other than that I am ok and I wish you a wonderful new year! I will try the soap. Usually the soap I have at home is either Aleppo soap, which is a very old Syrian soap and you find it easily here in France (it seems to be the oldest soap on earth)or else Savon de Marseille which also seems quite good (very French). I have no idea whether any of those would do..... I have the feeling that Aleppo soap might be better as the Marseille one seems to have been good but now not anymore so I will be ditching it (I have just done some research on it). I always try to drink some water after eating or drinking acids and never clean my teeth within 30 minutes of eating as the enamel is then softer. Do you dilute the Hydrogen Peroxide? And do you use it as a mouth wash every day? I will try to find it in the pharmacy tomorrow. I hope my husband manages to print Dr. Judd's book soon, no idea why he had to become a member of Facebook to do that anyway! I will try the soap tonight, wish me luck..... And thanks for all your good advice!

General Feedback

Posted by Bill (San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines) on 01/06/2011

Hi Francisca... I hope you're well and happy. I have indeed been trying Dr Judd's advice. I've been using ordinary bar soap to brush my teeth -- three good scrapes on the brush and away I go!! And it doesn't taste that bad either. I use a very basic unfancy bar soap with no perfume etc. I'll stick with it I think, makes sense when you read his explanations.

Toothpaste normally contains fluoride as well as glycine. We all know about fluoride, but glycine(as well as food fats) tends to coat the teeth and it is hard to remove this film -- toothpaste doesn't work and alot of toothpaste actually contains glycine -- this film apparently stops the enamel properly forming on the teeth and is a very important feature for dental health. Food fats and glycine tend both to coat the teeth and both inhibit enamel formation of the teeth. The only thing that can easily remove this fat or glycine film is simple bar soap. Bar soap also kills gum bacteria and helps to prevent gum disease. Dr Judd researched all this and proved it all mainly through observational testing.

Also whenever you eat or drink acid food like drinking coke or even fresh fruit juice -- this contains acid -- which is what actually damages teeth and not bacteria(bacteria damage gums). So to prevent cavities, always drink water after a meal to wash away the acid. This all seems like good common sense to me.

But I still use 3% Hydrogen Peroxide, Sodium Bicarbonate or dilute Iodine as a mouthwash periodically as recomended by Ted.

General Feedback

Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 01/06/2011

Thanks Bill, ever since someone recommended this book here a while ago I have been trying to get it but it is quite expensive so, after someone else gave me the Internet link I am now trying to have my husband print it. Funny enough he had to become a member of Facebook in order to print the book. Have you ever tried to clean your teeth with soap and if so how do you do it? Do you rub a bit of soap on your toothbrush or on your teeth and if so what kind of soap? Doesn't it taste disgusting? I am dying to read the book and will post here my review when the link is ready!

General Feedback

Posted by Bill (San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines) on 01/05/2011

Hi Everyone... There was a man called Dr Gerard Judd who was a Phd Chemist for 33 years. For 18 years he was a researcher in fluoro-organics and dental health. He was very anti-fluoride and some of his research results and simple advice might well surprise you. He also wrote an interesting book called "Good Teeth, Birth to Death"

Here is a letter from Dr Judd to the US Government which specifies and advises exactly what people should do do maintain healthy teeth. The letter is here:

http://www.life-enthusiast.com/news/o_dental_health.htm

Dental health is very important to the rest of body health. Ted from Bangkok has continually made the point that teeth are a major point of entry via cavities, fillings etc for bacteria and viruses as well as for heavy metals from fillings -- which usually go into the lymph glands and are so easily dispersed throughout the body from there.

Bone Loss

Posted by Rob (Nork City, Ny) on 01/01/2011

Re: vitamin K... For general bone loss I would recommend adding Natto to your diet... Takes an acquired taste but works well mixing it into a grain... Like rice (with eggs).. -also very important, some form of weight bearing exercise.

Here is info on Natto and bone density...
http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/More-evidence-for-natto-vitamin-K-bone-health-benefits
Also you can do a search on "remineralizing teeth" to find an eHow article.. Oil pulling, No glycerin toothpaste.. I prefer some tooth powders, or make your own with calcium.

Bone Loss

Posted by Kolin (Nottingham, Notts, England) on 01/01/2011

Re, vit K, if taking anti coagulants, get advice, vit K is an antidote for some of these. Happy and healthy new year, Kolin.

Bone Loss

Posted by Tom (Regina, Sk) on 12/30/2010

KAY: As I'm sure they told you (the same ones who haven't cured you! ), loss of the facial sp. Maxillary bone mass is a sign of either osteoporosis or advanced gum disease, or both. Have you heard of this guy? Brilliant chemist, worked on the Manhattan Project, now near 90. His book of a dozen years ago did not amuse the ADA! That might even be why the book is out of print and you have to scrounge the net. Basically you want to try most of all the Vitamin C/Baking Soda= sodium ascorbate fix in it.

NOTE the phone number near the very start! You may as well try it to see if it works, because his $15 cost is dirt cheap, and on Amazon it's not even available except through third-party sellers at twice the price! http://www.scribd.com/doc/451268/Dr-Gerard-F-Judd-Ph-D-s-Good-Teeth-Birth-to-Death-The-Prescription-for-Perfect-Teeth-Originator-of-the-Alcohol-Cure

Amazon link. You can also read reviews of it: http://www.amazon.com/Good-teeth-birth-death-Gerard/dp/B0006F9CP8

Here's an excerpt from a page I saved no longer publicly available. Site went pay about 3 years ago. But the info here is enough that you can do your own search for additional details.
Article Summary

In 1945, Dr. Weston Price described "a new vitamin-like activator" that played an influential role in the utilization of minerals, protection from tooth decay, growth and development, reproduction, protection against heart disease and the function of the brain. Using a chemical test, he determined that this compound ?which he called Activator X?occurred in the butterfat, organs and fat of animals consuming rapidly growing green grass, NOT HAY OR STRAW! And also in certain sea foods such as fish eggs. Dr. Price died before research by Russian scientists became known in the West. These scientists used the same chemical test to measure a compound similar to vitamin K. Vitamin K2 is produced by animal tissues, including the mammary glands, from vitamin K1, which occurs in rapidly growing green plants. A growing body of published research confirms Dr. Price's discoveries, namely that vitamin K2 is important for the utilization of minerals, protects against tooth decay, supports growth and development, is involved in normal reproduction, protects against calcification of the arteries leading to heart disease, and is a major component of the brain. Vitamin K2 works synergistically with the two other "fat-soluble activators" that Price studied, vitamins A and D. Vitamins A and D signal to the cells to produce certain proteins and vitamin K then activates these proteins. Vitamin K2 plays a crucial role in the development of the facial bones, and its presence in the diets of nonindustrialized peoples explains the wide facial structure and freedom from dental deformities that Weston Price observed.
Main Article (On the Trail of the Elusive X-Factor)

Here's VITAMIN K2; just remember it's FAT-SOLUBLE, as it is found in butter originally! So take with oils or fats: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=vitamin k2&go=&form=QBLH&scope=images&filt=all

You will have to get the dosage off the bottle label, or ask a naturopath. Here's the retail X-Factor' Butter Oil with the K2 in it: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=x-factor butter oil&go=&form=QBLH&scope=images&filt=all

Bone Loss

Posted by Tasha (Chicago, Il) on 12/31/2010

Try oil pulling. Oilpulling.org has a lot of information. I found out I have the beginning stages of gingivitis and did not want the deep scaling. I have been oil pulling with sesame oil 1 to 2 times per day since December 11. My gums look healthier and pinker, I no longer bleed when I brush, and my teeth are noticeably whiter. I also noticed other positives.

Bone Loss

Posted by Aurora (Mason City , Ia) on 12/30/2010

Hi Kate I recommend you read the articles in "Healing Teeth Naturally" I just have the same problems with my teeth and just got the xylitol (I can't find right spelling) powder, and I am ordering the horse tail herb. Hope you can benefit from it. Aurora

Bone Loss

Posted by Kay (St Augustine, Fl/usa) on 12/30/2010

I have had a history of gum disease for years. Now, I have bone loss which has gradually caused a small space in my front teeth to a large space and the teeth have moved. The dentists of course, all want to give me braces, implants, etc. All which is very expensive. I have begun to floss 2x a day and rinse with Listerine 2x a day. I am in my 60's and I really would love to have beautiful teeth so I can smile. Oh, by the way, I wore braces for 5 years when I was in my early 30's. Anyone out there know what I can do without going to the dentists. P. S. Six years ago when the space was very small, the dentist wanted me to wear braces. Apparently when the braces came off the teeth would have moved, since this was a "bone loss". Glad, I didnt spend the money! Thanks for your help

Osteomyelitis

Posted by Tony75 (Akron, Ohio, Usa) on 12/07/2010

Hello everyone this is my 1st time posting. hope i'm doing this right i'm in a lot of trouble. i guess my docs think i have osteomylitis in my jaw & collar bone. the pain is horrible i'm scheduled for oral surgery next month. any remedies out there that can help me?

thank you, TONY

Baking Soda, Kosher Salt, Peroxide

Posted by Sp (Lavergne, Tn) on 07/16/2010
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After reading the post about all the good things about baking soda and salt as toothpaste, I decided to give it a try. I mixed the baking soda with a little bit of sea salt as Melissa described and keep the mixture in a glass jar at my sink. I pour a little bit in the palm of my hand. I wet my toothbrush and dip it in the mixture. I use the mixture morning and night. I noticed right away my teeth felt really clean. I have been doing this 3 weeks and love the way my teeth feels. I also use hydrogen peroxide (1 part to 3 part water) as a mouthwash once a day followed by flossing. I recently started mixing in a drop or 2 of peppermint essential oil in the mouthwash and my mouth feels awesome. This is the healthiest my gums have felt in a long time. Thank so much everyone for sharing. I learn so much from EC.

Hydrogen Peroxide

Posted by Sp (Lavergne, Tn) on 07/16/2010
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Hydrogen Peroxide diluted with water as a mouthwash really works to clean my mouth and my breath fresh. After reading Jill's post, I tried 1 part hydrogen peroxide to 1 water as a mouthwash once a day for a week and found it was too strong for me. My teeth felt really sensitive. Then I diluted 1 part hydrogen peroxide to 3 part water, once a day, and this works great. I have been doing this 3 weeks now and my mouth feels really clean and can see that my teeth has whitened some. My gums look and feel healthy. I'm going to do this the rest of my life. Thank you so much for sharing! I really appreciate!

Oil Pulling

Posted by Absaruddin Qazi (Karachi, Sind, Pakistan) on 01/29/2010
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I am 63 years old.

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.

Removing Dental Fillings

Posted by Terry (Cedar Hill, Mo) on 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!

Removing Dental Fillings

Posted by Sienna (London, Uk) on 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.

Removing Dental Fillings

Posted by Valerie (Germantown, Md) on 11/03/2009
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I had my metal fillings removed and IMMEDIATELY I was able to breathe through my nose better. It was so much so that it burned a little at first like when you get way too much oxygen (ever use one of those nose strips?) My dentist said that I must be highly allergic to mercury. I did not expect this to happen. Do not ever let anyone say that metal filling are not dangerous.

Dental Sealants

Posted by Earth Clinic (USA) on 09/20/2009

Great article by Lisa Sanders, M.D. in the September 6th, 2009 New York Times Magazine called Diagnosis: Fear of Falling about a woman whose dentures fit so poorly, she used a tube a day of denture adhesive containing zinc (one tube is supposed to last a month). The patient's symptoms were increasing weakness and loss of balance. So much zinc, day after day, caused a severe copper deficiency. Once the denture sealant was changed to one without zinc, the patient started to slowly get better.

Here it is:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/06/magazine/06fob-diagnosis-t.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=Copper Deficiency&st=cse

Dental Sealants

Posted by Ron (Somewhere, Az) on 08/29/2009
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WARNING!

dental sealants release a chemical known as BPA into the saliva. BPA is classified as a endocrine disruptor. Known to cause testiculor cancer and breast cancer. I began to do research of dental sealants because my child's dentist was pushing this treatment on us but I refused this treatment until I researched it. Im glad I did.

Bump on Roof of Mouth

Posted by Mary (Richmond, Virginia) on 08/12/2009

I have a bump on the roof of my mouth,I don't know what it is. my dentist saw it and didn't feel the need to xray because he said people get them. I want to use HP to see if it will go away. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how i should use it in my mouth? Thank you for your responses. Mary

Baking Soda, Kosher Salt, Peroxide

Posted by Linn (Tujunga, CA) on 07/28/2009
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I have been using Baking Soda as toothpaste for almost a year now and from what I can tell it works very well. From some things I've read, I do still wonder about whether it is bad for the enamel...but so far positive posts on here, and honestly, unless I am completely unaware of the bad effect, it's been working just fine.

A recipe I read online for natural toothpaste that I really enjoyed using is:

Baking Soda
Sea Salt* or any natural salt
Coconut Oil

Optional:
Peppermint or other mint or culinary essential oil
Or perhaps just crushed Mint or herbal leaves

Usually I just use plain old Baking Soda, but the Coconut Oil did make the paste much more 'luxurious' to use! I think if you flavored it nicely and coaxed them enough even kids would like it. Adding some Peppermint Oil or Leaves would make this ideal.

* I would avoid just plain old salt or 'Kosher' Salt, as these are refined, 'useless' salts. If I recall correctly, beside the cleansing/polishing of the salts, the natural salts mineral's benefit and strengthen your teeth. These days, we all need that. I also read that Vitamin D can also contribute to stronger teeth (well I guess that's the whole thing behind the milk industry???). Just wanted to note that here. Just one more reason among many to make sure I am getting enough. Someday I do hope that I can get all of the fillings out and restrengthen my teeth naturally. I believe it is possible and have read a little about it. Just my 2 cents!

Baking Soda

Posted by Catherine (Norfolk, Virginia) on 07/24/2009
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I crush about a cup of peppermint leaves with a mortar and pestle. I then put about a cup of baking soda in a short wide-mouth jar. Then I add the peppermint leaves, put the lid on and shake. You can keep it in the bathroom and when it's time to brush, just pour a little out into your hand or a small paper cup and dip your wet toothbrush into the mixture. Your mouth not only feels clean but the peppermint is really refreshing.

Baking Soda

Posted by Jeremiah (San Diego, California) on 07/23/2009
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I keep oral hygiene in good standing by doing the following: First, I put about a Tablespoon of Baking Soda in my mouth, then put some water (preferrably filtered), and swish it around as a mouthwash. I then put wet my toothbrush, add some baking soda, pour on my toothpaste, and brush my teeth. After I'm done brushing, I repeat the earlier Baking Soda mouthwash. It has kept me satisfied as far.

Dental Health Reader Feedback

Posted by Anita (Meadville, Mississippi) on 06/30/2009

This post about Floride got me to thinking about my history. At my parent's house growing up, we had a reverse osmosis water filter, and with the exception of one incident, none of us had any dental issues. Then I left home and went to college, and suddenly my teeth started rotting, and I had to go get them taken care of. Then after college, I had a reverse osmosis water filter, and had no teeth issues. Now, in a different state, I have no water filter, and suddenly, my teeth are rotting and painful.

Also, right after I moved here, I noticed that my teeth were extremely sensitive. I'd never had sensistive teeth before. I'd used various toothpastes with no issues. So I went and got toothpaste for sensitive teeth, which helped a little bit, but not enough to satisfy me. Then I read on this website that baking soda could be used for toothpaste. I started using it, and whew! relief! Whenever I changed back, instantly sensitive teeth! Then I noticed that my teeth were continuing to rot, which is bothersome, since I like never go to the dentist or doctor. As a rule, I find a natural way to do it, since I firmly believe that God gave us everything we need to live. So I got to reading this post and realised that this is why I am having problems. So I will be buying a reverse osmosis water filter hopefully very soon. It is such a relief to know that my teeth can heal themselves.

Baking Soda, Kosher Salt, Peroxide

Posted by Emily (Biddeford, Maine USA) on 06/22/2009

Is there any reason to use chunky kosher or sea salt? Does it mix differently than fine salt? What is the purpose/benefit of the salt? I've been using straight baking soda for a while, and it's great (my toddler doesn't want to swallow it!), but I am open to more positive change.

Hydrogen Peroxide

Posted by Jill (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) on 03/14/2009
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I have started using Hydrogen Peroxide diluted with water. I use 1/2 water and 1/2 Hydrogen Peroxide. I use it as a mouthwash and in my Waterpik. I have suffered from Halitosis for several years due to periodontal disease. I work, but due to high premiums, I don't have dental insurance. I have used products at the pharmacy, but this is more effective. I brush and manually floss with unwaxd dental floss. I use the Waterpik w/diluted Hydrogen Peroxide to irrigate between the teeth and below the gumline. On a job interview, I sat at close range w/the interviewer with no problems. It is not a substitute for professional dental care, but supplement it w/dental care. I also take Chlorophyll tablets(internal deodorizer) and Burdock Root (a blood cleanser).

Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by Barry (Jacksonville, Fl) on 03/06/2009
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You will soon be able to recognize the effects because your gums will began to bleed. I once used vinegar in a waterpik and the dentist fortunately caught my mistake before I irreparably damaged my teeth.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by Maureen (Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada) on 03/04/2009

I was surprised to read in an old booklet originally published in 1948 and last printed in 1983 that one should brush their teeth with a solution of one tsp apple cider vinegar added to a glass of water. It also said to gargle with it morning and night. The benefits are to prevent decay, remove tarter and whiten teeth. It did not mention anything about the effects of the acid on teeth. Any comments?

Dental Health Reader Feedback

Posted by Rich (Boca Raton, FL) on 02/03/2009

There are a few problems with Flouride. #1 is Dental Flourosis(where flouride causes bad teeth, so dentists give you more flouride, which makes them worse). #2 it displaces iodine, causing iodine deficiency. #3 Flouride binds with Heavy Metals like Lead and Mercury, known carcinogens. I believe this is why flouride is Mutagenic.

Studies show that people who live in flouridated communities have higher levels of Lead in their blood. Iodine studies show that when people are given high doses of Iodine(6 milligrams/day), they start urinating Lead any Mercury at 3-fold increases. Nice. Fluoride, Bromide, and Aluminum also come out.

For bone health, Magnesium supplements reverse osteoporosis, so I suspect they are good for teeth as well.

Baking Soda, Kosher Salt, Peroxide

Posted by Melissa (East Meadow, NY) on 01/08/2009

response to Kira.

Maybe that is the reasoning behind diluting the peroxide with half water?, I can't be sure. But I do know that my mouth is FILLED with fillings and I have never had a reaction/problem :) P.S. I was born and raised in Saratoga! :)

Baking Soda, Kosher Salt, Peroxide

Posted by Kira-Li (Saratoga, NY) on 01/07/2009

This is great, I also like to add a few drops of a pure Peppermint essential oil.

So I take your dentist friend feels 1% is low enough not to react to metal fillings? Generally I come across this "If you have metal fillings the H202 will react with the metal."

Thanks.

P.S. Hopefully Ted will catch this and let us know, as he has a strong chemical background (:

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Posted by Melissa (East Meadow, NY) on 01/07/2009
★★★★★

Baking Soda and Kosher Salt (chunky salt ) as a toothpaste/powder and 1% hydrogen peroxide and water mixture as mouthwash CURED several of my teeth/mouth ailments! Long story short...I had several problems with my teeth, gums and mouth. Among the list were bad breath, horrible bleeding gums, tooth aches, receding gums that actually pulled away from my teeth, yuck! And the (according to dentists)uncurable periodontal disease. I came across information from a friend of mine who's mother WAS a dental hygenist who knew of a cheap simple remedy for a lot of if not all of what I had problems with. The info I was given changed my life! I no longer have 1 problem that I used to have and my "uncurable" periodontal disease was noticably reversed within several days.

What I use and how I use it:

In any kind of sealable container (tupperware, whatever) mix 3/4 baking soda and 1/4 kosher salt or sea salt as long as it's chunky. shake it around to mix them together, and do so everytime before brushing your teeth. I use a 1/4 measuring spoon to scoop some out and brush my teeth from that as opposed to dipping my toothbrush in the mass mixture. I started with the softest toothbrush possible and as my teeth stopped bleeding etc I upgraded to a mdium bristle toothbrush, never to hard. When you go to brush your teeth, brush all of them, the insides of your cheeks the spaces between your teeth and lips, the roof of your mouth, under your tongue and your tongue itself. (BTW, before brushing I recommend you buy a tongue scraper and scrape your tongue about 15-20 times.) Make sure when brushing your tongue you get as far back as possible. The very back of your tongue where the larger taste buds appear to be, seems to be the biggest nesting grounds for bacteria. You may trigger your gag reflex, but it needs to be brushed! Brush all aspects of your mouth for at least 2 minutes, every morning, after every meal and right before bed for maximum results and maintenance. When you are finished brushing rinse your mouth with water and scrape your tongue a couple more times. MOUTHWASH MIXTURE. I use a mouthwash bottle, And mix 1/2 Hydrogen peroxide %1 (commonly found) and 1/2 water. shake it up before each use. Just swish around and gargle for a decent amount of time, longer the better. What I do is spit about 3/4 of it out and let the rest kinda sit amongst my teeth and gums for a little while longer. Then while the stuff is kinda clinging there I floss, working the peroxide in between my teeth. Then I totally rinse and use the tongue scraper a couple more times. An added bonus is that the mouthwash mixture also noticably whitened my teeth over a period of time. Good Luck, and I hope this helps others! You can also make a toothpaste just by mixing your tooth powder with a little of you mouthwash mixture, I sometimes use that for a tooth whitening treatment.

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Posted by Royce (Tyler, Okla) on 12/29/2008

I agree because all the indians and chinese and all the third world countries and people who live to be in excess of a hundred years of age and keep their teeth until death and don't have a mouth full of root canals and the hunza indians sure can't run afoot over all those mountains to walmart after some flouride toothpaste, modern medicine is a horrble evil and the modern denistry is A bunch of people telling you lies so they can charge you insurance company 400 dollars an hour. The only thing I find in the peter from pittsburgh post that sounds honest is cutting back on sugar.

GERARD F JUDD All the way
something to believe in.
Royce