Sensitive teeth and fluoridated toothpaste?

[Invi]

You could go several routes with this while still following modern medicine. I have no idea about methods besides the modern, western medicine methods. Maybe someone else knows.

1. Try Dr. Collins Restore Toothpaste
2. Try Dr. Collins Restore Toothpaste and a fluoride rinse like ACT
3. Try Sensodyne
4. Try brushing once a day with Sensodyne and once a day with Dr. Collins Restore Toothpaste
5. Do whatever the medical expert you know recommends

If a method doesn't help after a couple months, move on to another method.

I second trying Dr. Collins Restore.
I loved that stuff. We use Burt's Bees fluoride-free now, because of something in the Restore, can't remember what exactly, but when I was using the Restore, my teeth got whiter and they became less sensitive. I was very happy with that. Pretty sure it's because of the NovaMin.

Xylitol gum is also good to have on hand.

[youngbuck]

I've successfully reversed several small cavities by supplementing with vitamin K2 over the period of a few months. At the same time, I ate a healthy diet to get plenty of minerals (including raw milk for calcium and other minerals), avoided sugar and simple carbs which really fuel tooth decay, also supplemented with magnesium which is very important for bone health, and got plenty of sunshine for vitamin D which is also important for bone health. No dentist visit necessary.

[Kluge]

I've successfully reversed several small cavities by supplementing with vitamin K2 over the period of a few months. At the same time, I ate a healthy diet to get plenty of minerals (including raw milk for calcium and other minerals), avoided sugar and simple carbs which really fuel tooth decay, also supplemented with magnesium which is very important for bone health, and got plenty of sunshine for vitamin D which is also important for bone health. No dentist visit necessary.

Sounds like a good plan, but I just wanted to warn people to be cautious about vitamin K, it is toxic in large doses.

[specsaregood]

I've had a Sonicare electric toothbrush that is also fantastic, do all three cycles 2x/day (regular teeth brushing, gum/tongue brush, gum massage--takes 2 minutes.) Amazon has them for $40 now, which is great considering that mine cost around $120 or so several years ago. http://www.amazon.com/Philips-HX5351...6356487&sr=1-1

We've got that same toothbrush, love it.

[youngbuck]

Sounds like a good plan, but I just wanted to warn people to be cautious about vitamin K, it is toxic in large doses.

Actually, I believe that there is no proven toxic dose of Vitamin K2 (menaquinone 4 & 7). Maybe there is, but I know I read a study by Japanese researchers using K2 to treat osteoporosis, and they determined that doses of 10-15mg were perfectly safe. For the purposes of my teeth, I took 2mg daily. However, you definitely don't want to take too much Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone/phytonadione), which is what your body uses for blood clotting.

[wrestlingwes_8]

The health of someone's teeth is usually a good indicator for the overall health of the person. Cavities, sensitivity problems, tooth loss, and gum diseases are almost always the sign of some overall health problem. By avoiding processed foods, sugar, and excess sodium and fats and eating more vegetables (especially greens) and fruits you could probably reverse these problems. It has been proven time and time again that dental problems are almost always linked to poor diets. Back in the 1700s and 1800s when new indigenous tribes were being discovered on ocean islands and remote corners of the globe, the original explorers almost always noted or documented the impressive dental health of the native inhabitants. This was very surprising to the explorers because many of the tribes did not practice any form of dental hygiene. Years later when processed foods slowly became more and more prevalent in these areas, the tribes usually experienced severe tooth decay because they did not "brush their teeth" like so many Western cultures do.

As far as a toothpaste goes, either buy an organic, non-chemical toothpaste or just brush with sodium bicarbonate and hydrogen peroxide. I can't believe people put something in their mouth that tells them to call Poison Control if they swallow more than a pea size portion. The cans that paint thinner comes in says the same thing, would you put that in your mouth? Fluoride is a chemical and a poison; avoid it at all costs.


By trying different toothpastes and going to the dentist you are only treating the SYMPTOMS, not addressing the root problem.

[specsaregood]

Back in the 1700s and 1800s when new indigenous tribes were being discovered on ocean islands and remote corners of the globe, the original explorers almost always noted or documented the impressive dental health of the native inhabitants.

I wonder if another explanation is that these isolated tribes didn't have the bacteria that causes cavities. You aren't born with the ability to get cavities, you get the bacteria that causes them usually from parents and others around you. So if it didn't exist on those islands/remote corners, nobody would have cavities, regardless of diet or brushing habits.

[wrestlingwes_8]

I wonder if another explanation is that these isolated tribes didn't have the bacteria that causes cavities. You aren't born with the ability to get cavities, you get the bacteria that causes them usually from parents and others around you. So if it didn't exist on those islands/remote corners, nobody would have cavities, regardless of diet or brushing habits.

There are many people in the world that do not brush their teeth and show no signs of cavities. As long as you're eating a very healthy diet, you're teeth will not become susceptible to these bacteria. Also, things like sugar and processed foods give these bacteria a food source to grow and multiply, making the cavity worse. The same goes for any health related issue; everyone in your house could have a cold but if you are eating healthy, getting enough sleep and exercising, you can avoid catching it. Doctors and scientists have purposely exposed themselves to serious viruses and bacterias before to prove that their superior health makes them essentially immune.

Diseases, viruses, bacterias, and molds do NOT strike at random, like a meteor falling from the sky. They are the SYMPTOMS of a system that is under distress. To give you an easy comparison, think about the places you see weeds, such as dandelions, around your neighborhood. They are usually found in places where the soil has either been recently disturbed, overly used or polluted; construction areas, parking lots, etc. I could have a piece of ground right next to all these invasive weeds and as long as I had a diversity of grasses and forbs, provided nourishment such as organic compost and water, and didn't dump a bunch of chemicals on it, I would not have a problem with dandelions, crabgrass, etc. The seeds of these weeds are indeed landing on my piece of ground but because the soil and overall micro-ecosystem is healthy, weeds will not be a problem for me. The same goes for your body or ANY other system in our natural world.

[The Free Hornet]

I sometimes get gum inflammation - likely from too many sweets and too little brushing. I have found that garlic capsules from the supplement section to be a great relief and all I need. I just pop them in my mouth and swish around the garlic goo.



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[dannno]

I've successfully reversed several small cavities by supplementing with vitamin K2 over the period of a few months. At the same time, I ate a healthy diet to get plenty of minerals (including raw milk for calcium and other minerals), avoided sugar and simple carbs which really fuel tooth decay, also supplemented with magnesium which is very important for bone health, and got plenty of sunshine for vitamin D which is also important for bone health. No dentist visit necessary.

^^THIS IS THE BEST ANSWER!!^^ (also see Post #18)


That's right, just like everything else, it's your DIET!!

Make sure you are getting enough calcium and magnesium and other minerals in your diet... If you aren't, be sure to supplement them in!

Also, vitamin K-2 is important to supplement if you aren't getting enough in your diet because it helps ensure that the calcium that you are taking is deposited into the correct spots (where it may be lacking in your teeth, bones, etc), and also helps make sure it is not being deposited in the wrong spots (prevents calcium deposits).

Also, Vitamin D is very important, make sure you are getting enough sun or else supplement some D-3 at 3,000 or 5,000 IU.