Teeth Falling Apart

Your first response from Mimi is your best clue. But, it is more than nutrition. If you want to get control of the situation, you need to learn how to manage the pH balance of your saliva. I would get some litmus paper and start testing my saliva on a regular basis. Nutrition does play a significant role in maintaining a healthy pH level, but so does our moods. Mental and emotionally stressed habits can also alter the pH of our saliva. And, when it comes to nutrition, it isn't always about what you are eating, but also about what you are able to absorb and metabolize. So, many people might actually improve their teeth more effectively by seeing a nutritionist and by learning to meditate. Dentists, in my experience, a great at fixing the problems once they occur, but I have only met a few dentists who actually provide the best advice for prevention, even via their staff.

Fluoride has actually been proven to be harmful to dental health, as well as your body's health. It is easy to find the truth about fluoride on the web these days. This is the first Google site that came up on a search: http://www.greaterthings.com/Lexicon/F/Fluoride.htm

HI S.,

I know that nutrition plays a key role in healthy teeth. What is your diet like? Also, fluoride is dangerous for teeth (yes I know, that sounds weird). It eats away bacteria so that bacteria cannot destroy teeth but if there is no bacteria or very little (which is what happens with good dental hygiene) then the fluoride eats away the enamel of the teeth. If you are getting it in your water supply as well then you've got a double whammy.

My oldest daughter got her only cavity when she was using Crest. Since we've changed to a non fluoride toothpaste (with other safer cleansers) we have not had any more problems with our teeth. Like I said first, nutrition plays a key role. If you're at a loss as to how to get more nutrition absorbed in your system, let me know. I'd love to help.

M.

my teeth were near perfect, until I started having babies......I thought the vitamins I took while I was pregnant had calcium in them...but they did NOT. My teeth hit rock bottom in less than 3 years. We are working on getting them all done, but in the meantime, i went to the health food store and bought some liquid calcium to start taking. I figured if I can take care of what I have left, i will be doing myself a great favor in the long run.

S.,
Have you talked to your dentist about what she/he thinks is going on and causing your problems? Sealants can work, but only on healthy teeth. If you have cavities, you need to get them taken care of. Do you use an electric tooth brush? I highly recommend getting a Sonicare. They are SOOO much better than a regular brush- worth every penny- and work on preventing problems because they are so effective at cleaning. I know there is a new tooth paste out (my sister is a dentist) that is called ProNamel, that supposedly rebuilds tooth enamel. Talk to your doctor about it and see if that would work/ help you. Cavities are caused by bacteria, so maybe using an antibacterial mouthwash, like Listerine, would help too. Also, consider chewing gum with Zylitol in it. Zylitol is a natural anti-bacterial found in beech trees that can be found in many brands of gum, and helps cut down on cavity-causing bacteria in your mouth between brushing. In the meantime, see your dentist regularly so you can stay on top of the situation, instead of letting it go and making it worse. No one likes going to the dentist, but, unfortunately, they are the ones who take care of our oral issues.

Good luck to you!
T.

They can now place sealant on your teeth. Speak with your dentist about this ASAP!

I think that healthy teeth are largely the product of genetics and care. If you're brushing and flossing well, then maybe you just have weak teeth. Crummy deal. I have heard that as we get older, we don't get many "new" cavities...just complications/repairs on the existing ones. Have you asked your dentist of he/she has any suggestions?

colgate total is the only thing that works on my son. he gets tarter really bad and any other toothpaste makes it worse.

I'd bet your answer is in good nutrition. What's your diet like? Check out the raw food diet, alot of what we're taught about food is just simply, not true!!! Any questions, call me, Ruth, ###-###-####, thanks!

my husband and I were both starting to have problems with our enamel. The hygeniest told us to avoid anything with sodium lauryl sulfate (sp?) She recommended Sensodyne Pronamel---is working great.

Do you use whitening products for your teeth? I've heard, although I don't know how accurate it is, that those products can cause your enamel to thin over time, therefore making you more vulnerable to cavities.