Worsening of teeth health

[Rufous McKinney]

an electric toothbrush and the ultrasonic one

the sound one....perhaps is doing less direct brushing of the enamel, so it might be more protective of weak enamel....I have one of those. It works fairly well. They seem to not have a very long shelf life (the die often, therefore costs alot to keep it going)

I sometimes then do a bit of brushing with a brush, after..

 

[Rufous McKinney]

I got a water pik a couple of years ago, and it has really improved my dental health.

and you can use salt, or get special drops that are helpful...I'd kind of like to get the water pick back...

 

[lenora]

Hello everyone.

One of the reasons the dentist wants to see every six months is that new cavities can form in that time frame. I know....it doesn't sound believable, but it's true.

I said to use Sensodyne products for mouth problems, but it should have read Biotene. There are a number of products under the latter name. The one I find best is the gel and I use it whenever I awaken at night. Just a dab and spread it around your mouth. It helps and according to my dentist, that's about the best at this time.

@Mouse girl....I also had a bad spell of abcesses (2) resulting in pulling of teeth, multiple root canals that had to be done again due to age plus multiple cavities because fillings were old. I didn't have a water-pik then or an electric toothbrush.

I can't recommend both highly enough. Ask your dentist which type is best...they know. There are so many on the market now and don't forget to replace your head as needed. (You can buy replacement heads).

Finally, at age 76, I was given the "all clear" but believe me, I take nothing for granted. I do show up every six months and yes, it's difficult. Dentistry has come so far in the past no. of years. I remember when root canals were first done. Dentures are still difficult (this from people who have them). I have a bridge and have to say it's a nuisance when it comes to eating.

A lot of people don't have their teeth cleaned often enough. It's the gums that are often the problem, not the teeth. New machines, new dentistry....it all makes a difference, but it's not cheap.

Try Biotene gel....it may work for you, I hope so. And yes, I believe that genetics is a problem. Yours, Lenora

 

[Judee]

I said to use Sensodyne products

I know you said you didn't mean to say that but I had to ask if I'm the only one on here whose teeth actually become more sensitive when I use those Sensodyne type toothpastes and I mean after just one use all the teeth in my mouth just hurt so badly when I brush with those.

 

[lenora]

Gosh, @Judee, anything's possible. Try the gel.....just spread it around your gums, tongue and teeth (use your tongue). I have found that to be the most helpful. Good luck! Yours, Lenora

 

[L'engle]

@Judee I do the same thing as @lenora and just spread the toothpaste around. I only use a toothnrush once a day or my teeth start to hurt more.

Like others here I've had problems with dry mouth. I'm finding goldenseal noticeably improves saliva flow overnight after I take it.

 

[lenora]

Keep the gel on your bedside table for use if you wake up in the night. Saves a trip to the bathroom. The idea is to keep your gums & all mucous membranes in your mouth lubricated. I'm sure you can keep your goldenseal there too....right, L'engle? Yours, Lenora

 

[CSMLSM]

so if i had to choose whats healthier, listening to those "experts" or gulping down a ton of sugar... i'd go with the sugar every day.

Maybe this is why?

 

[forestglip]

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/nutritional-cures-for-damaged-teeth/

Take a look at this blog post about someone slowing/stopping the severe deterioration of their teeth by cutting out acidic foods and eating lots of liver.

 

[Rufous McKinney]

coconut oil pulling has been the best new thing I've tried for my teeth and gums.

 

[linusbert]

coconut oil pulling has been the best new thing I've tried for my teeth and gums.

extra virgin?
will c8 mct oil work also?

 

[linusbert]

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/nutritional-cures-for-damaged-teeth/

Take a look at this blog post about someone slowing/stopping the severe deterioration of their teeth by cutting out acidic foods and eating lots of liver.

carlson k2 he mentions is much cheaper on iherb, just for info.

 

[Rufous McKinney]

extra virgin?
will c8 mct oil work also?

I use extra virgin but MCT oil probably would work.

I'm finding goldenseal noticeably improves saliva flow overnight after I take it.

really? are you taking it internally?

 

[lenora]

Acidic foods are especially bad for the enamel of the teeth themselves. Apparently you shouldn't even brush your teeth for 20 min. after having a good containing say lemons, limes, vinegar and the like.

I don't know about liver, but it must be good for the gums. I'd like to find out more about it. Yours, Lenora

 

[L'engle]

really? are you taking it internally?

Yes. I thought about using it topically but it smells terrible so I think that could be pretty unpleasant.

 

[Rufous McKinney]

Yes. I thought about using it topically but it smells terrible

I have used goldenseal for many decades, it was my original GO To Herb. I had a jar I carried around for decades, and still that goldenseal worked.

its bitter....it tastes like what it smells like.

 

[CSMLSM]

I have used goldenseal for many decades, it was my original GO To Herb.

Is this golden seal that contains berberine?

 

[Rufous McKinney]

Is this golden seal that contains berberine?

well, apparently YES.


"The bioactive components of goldenseal are believed to be a series of isoquinoline alkaloids including hydrastine, 1.5–4.0%, w/w; berberine, 0.5–6.0%, w/w; and canadine, 0.5–1.0%; w/w; (10–17; Figure 1)." googling says.

I'm not supposed to consume berberine on its own. I haven't taken golden seal internally for many years.

I tend to use it externally more.

Long ago, my general cure for getting common colds and flus was to consume aloe vera juice with golden seal in it. And then I'd go bake myself at the Steam baths.

comfrey was another herb we swore by. (tea, for the lungs and coughs)