How to prevent dental illness

Brush and floss daily

I read that flossing actually doesn’t do much if anything.

I read that flossing actually doesn’t do much if anything.

Don’t believe everything you read on the internet. Either that, or you misunderstood what you were reading.

In addition to brushing i use an air flosser with mouthwash in it.

I brush every day and get a cleaning twice a year.

Every time she says I don’t floss enough but it’s ok because I get a cleaning twice a year.

The only time I floss is after eating corned beef

Im sure there are people who disagree but its a worth a look anyway.

The truth about teeth and how we can heal them without dentists (who by the way are technically teeth surgeons) can be found in Cure Tooth Decay by Ramiel Nagel.

I warn you to be prepared to change your whole thought process regarding teeth.

What people should do is get rid of e/o doing it themselves. They should have hygienists clean your teeth once a month. This would put Dentists out of business!

Slominer; The answer to your question is that there is a small percentage of the population (1 or 2%) that has a very strong Parotid gland that nourishes the teeth better than the other 98%.

Slominer: I’m not sure how anyone could or would want to go anywhere near someone who didn’t brush his teeth, floss and only used mouthwash periodically. The stench from this person’s mouth would likely be overpowering? Did they take the same position on showering and other personal hygiene matters as a matter of principle? As to how/why they didin’t suffer from decay, periodntal disease etc, its most likely good genes. For the rest of the world, dental disease has been shown to be a precursor to serious medical problems. Sadly, our health inurance system going back decades still for som reasons treats dental health as a separate world not covered by most medial care reimbursement policies since dentists were not considered “real doctors”.

Too frequent use of mouthwash (twice a day or more) puts you at risk of Diabetes according to a new study. Bacteria apparently is not all bad – regardless of how it may smell…

Just like there are people with “good dental genes”, some people definitely have a greater tendency to form plaque on their teeth despite their best efforts.

The million dollar question is how much diet and healthy bacteria play a role in healthy teeth. IIRC that’s the gist of Dr. Negel’s philosophy (whom Uncle Ben referenced). I think the premise there is to eat lots of bone broth and cut out refined carbs (for calcium and minerals to strengthen teeth from the inside, not just because food comes in contact with the teeth). At least those are the main points. Problem is that supposedly enamel can’t repair itself, and these guys defy conventional logic with their claims.

Like everything else when it comes to conventional medicine, this belief may one day change. But I’m not quite holding my breath…

LU: below is part of an article in Prevention magazine:

This Everyday Hygiene Habit Could Up Your Risk For Diabetes
By MARKHAM HEID NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Back away from the mouthwash.

A just-published study in the journal Nitric Oxide found people who use over-the-counter mouthwash twice daily were 50% more likely to develop diabetes or prediabetes than those who use mouthwash once a day or not at all.

Yes, that sounds nuts. But experts say there’s a likely explanation. And, like so many other things these days, it seems to revolve around the helpful bacteria that live inside our bodies.

Some “oral microbes” seem to play a beneficial role in metabolic health, says study author Kaumudi Joshipura, ScD, an adjunct professor of epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health.

“Many bacteria in the mouth are able to metabolize nitrate into nitrite, which is then swallowed into the gastrointestinal tract, and then converted to nitric oxide,” she explains. Nitric oxide (NO) is “an important signaling molecule,” that helps regulate your metabolism, energy balance, and your body’s insulin levels, she says. Insulin helps keep your blood sugar levels in check so when it malfunctions, type 2 diabetes can result.

What’s the problem with mouthwash?
Nearly all commonly used mouthwash formulas include some kind of antibacterial ingredient that kills bacteria, Joshipura says. These antibacterials include chlorhexidine, triclosan, cetylpyridinium chloride, alcohol, essential oils, fluoride, and peroxide, among others.

“Most of these antibacterial ingredients in mouthwash are not selective,” she explains. “In other words, they do not target specific oral bacteria—instead, these ingredients can act on a broad range of bacteria.” That includes the good kind that helps your body produce appropriate amounts of nitric oxide, which as a reminder, is the signaling molecule that helps regulate insulin levels.

Also, if your mouthwash is killing helpful bacteria, rinsing them away may make room for potentially harmful bacteria to take their place, she says. All of this is bad news.

Mammele, we were all waiting for your update with great anticipation. Due to the last poster error most of us missed it and we thus thank you kindly for bringing it to our attention.

(Sorry, its a slow night so forgive the banter.)

Should I be offended? Or maybe just change my name to Joseph?

Thanks Joseph, whether you were serious or not.

But this post is actually a test of the “Last Post Hates My Name” system. Or whatever this is.

It’s a glitch.