I am going to share with you the best of the best solutions that have rapidly induced healing in gum
tissues. There is no guarantee that these methods will work for you. And not all of this advice may be
suitable or accurate for someone with severe gum disease and concurrent loss of teeth. Gum disease is a disease of modern humans. Weston Price explains:
Many primitive peoples not only retain all of their teeth, many of them to an old age, but
also have a healthy flesh supporting these teeth. This has occurred in spite of the fact
that the primitives have not had dentists to remove the deposits and no means for doing
so for themselves. 3
Many ancient skulls found around the planet still have most or all of their teeth firmly rooted. So tooth
loss from gum disease was either rare or non-existent in our ancestors.Dental Plaque and Gum Disease
Plaque occurs when your body chemistry is out of balance. The plaque I am referring to is the buildup
of debris that sticks to your teeth in an unhealthy way. Particularly, cooked animal proteins that are
not fully digested seem to cause dental plaque. Calculus deposits are caused by a high level of blood calcium. 4
 The calcium level in your
bloodstream has to do with the type of calcium food sources you eat, as well as your body’s ability to
metabolize the calcium. Calculus appears when there is an excess of calcium in the blood compared
to the amount of phosphorus in the blood. 5
 Increased calculus deposits can be caused when the form
of calcium in your diet is not absorbable. Nonabsorbable calcium creates free calcium in your
bloodstream. What this means is that plaque is not the root cause of gum disease. Rather plaque appears on the teeth
when the body’s internal chemistry is out of synchronization. This is caused by a faulty diet, excess
sugar, incorrectly prepared whole grains and environmental stresses and toxins.Gum Disease, Bleeding, Swollen Gums and Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Pyorrhea is an advanced stage of gum disease in which ligaments and bones that support the teeth
become inflamed and infected. It is partially a result of the process whereby important nutrients are
not deposited into the gums because they are missing from the diet. When our body chemistry is out of
balance through the over consumption of sweet and processed foods, or the under consumption of
minerals, or a build-up of toxic material in the body, gum disease can result. Dr. Price explained:
Much of what we have thought of as so-called pyorrhea in which the bone is
progressively lost from around the teeth, thus allowing them to loosen, constitutes one of
the most common phases of the borrowing process. This tissue with its lowered defense
rapidly becomes infected and we think of the process largely in terms of that infection. A
part of the local process includes the deposit of so-called calculus and tartar about the
teeth. These contain toxic substances which greatly irritate the flesh, starting an
inflammatory reaction. Pyorrhea in the light of our newer knowledge is largely a
nutritional problem
. 6
 (Emphasis added.) According to Dr. Page, a calcium deficiency or excess phosphorus in the blood is the more specific
cause of gum disease. Pyorrhea, an inflamed condition of the gums, generally occurs when the glands are
malfunctioning, causing a high phosphorus level. By reducing the phosphorus to its
proper relation to calcium, inflammation can be eliminated. When the phosphorus level of the blood is too high in proportion to calcium, there will be free
phosphorus in the blood which can cause both the presence of calculus and irritated gums. When the
phosphorus level was reduced to be in balance with the level of calcium in the blood the irritation
(gingivitis) usually cleared up. 7
 Fat-soluble vitamin D has the effect of lowering blood phosphorous
and raising blood calcium. Vitamin D deficiency is responsible for problems with the hard areas
under the gums such as the alveolar bone which comprises the tooth socket. 8
Interestingly enough, Dr. Mellanby in his dog experiments found that fat-soluble vitamin A controlled
the process and development of gum tissues. If young dogs are fed diets deficient in vitamin A, gum
tissues can become swollen and overgrown. Once the gum tissue is swollen, microorganisms can be
found present. 9
 Vitamin A stimulates certain growth factors and perhaps this explains vitamin A’s
effect on gum tissues. A key strategy in your treatment of gum disease is to use both fat-soluble vitamin A for the soft tissues
and fat-soluble vitamin D for the harder tissues and bone. If you are leaning to the idea that fat-
soluble vitamin A is more important, then I would recommend eating liver. Gum disease is also connected with an overactive anterior pituitary gland. One of the roles of the
anterior pituitary gland is to produce growth hormones; this gland is balanced with testosterone or
estrogen. The lack of growth hormone production is therefore intimately connected with gum disease. Testosterone or estrogen can be increased by moderate exercise, making sure your weight is in yourideal range, a variety of herbal remedies, and avoiding alcohol.Gum Disease, Vitamin C, and Scurvy
Guinea pigs kept on a vitamin C-deficient diet which produces scurvy eventually show signs of gum
disease. Their teeth become elongated from the receding gums which become red and spongy. On the
same hand, successful reports of healing gum disease involve vitamin C supplementation such as with
camu camu berry. Other foods highly concentrated in vitamin C are amalaki berry, acerola cherry and
rose hips. Take as much as two teaspoons of powdered vitamin C-rich berries per day. Synthetic
vitamin C in the form of ascorbic acid may still be effective in healing gum disease, but it is unclear
as to how effective it will be. Two teaspoons of vitamin C-rich berries provides about 225
milligrams of vitamin C. For maintenance of gum health a much smaller dose should work. It is also
possible that a much smaller dose of natural vitamin C will work if there are not too many whole
grains in your diet. An early treatment for infantile scurvy was raw milk and raw meat. Both foods contain highly
digestible forms of phosphorous. These foods will also help heal gum disease. You do not have to eat
raw meat. Another option is meat cooked in bone broth stews. A highly concentrated form of herbal based vitamin C can be purchased at 
holisticdentalstore.comThe Amazing Blotting Technique and Healing Gum Disease Naturally
Forget about expensive gum disease surgery. The late dentist Joseph Phillips discovered a highly
effective treatment method for gum disease. He also has some remarkable comments on the causes of
gum disease. Instead of believing that gum disease results from buildup of tartar, Dr. Phillips was
convinced it was the other way around: tartar is actually the result of gum disease. 10
 Dr. Phillips went
as far as stating that, “The truth of the matter is that brushing and flossing causes periodontal disease.”
As time goes on, Dr. Phillips believed that more brushing and flossing causes more gum disease. This
is because the normal motion of tooth brushing concentrates the tooth tartar at the gum line where it is
left to fester. The gum line area known as the gingival sulcus is always the dirtiest after brushing. 11
The irritating substances constantly contacting the gum tissues usually causes the gums to recede or
become inflamed over time. When this area is not cleaned carefully after brushing with blotting, or an
oral irrigator, then brushing will contribute to gum disease. How to Blot at Home
The blotting technique is so effective you can expect to see noticeable results within three weeks in a
high proportion of cases. Part of the blotting technique is to clean all of the soft tissue surfaces in your
mouth with a gum toothbrush. The complete technique is rather difficult to explain accurately in the
text without showing you a video, so I have created a free online resource with a video to show you
how to blot at home. If you want to learn how to blot at home, then please go to this website. www.curetoothdecay.com/blottingSea Salt for Your Gums
Dentist Robert Nara discovered that when treating gum disease in the military, rather than resort to
time-consuming gum surgery, if he just had his patients brush their teeth and rinse their mouths with a
sea salt solution, then their gum problems typically improved and were even cured. This work
eventually led him to write 
How to Become Dentally Self Sufficient. The premise of the book is that
good oral hygiene, including the use of oral irrigation and sea salt, will prevent or significantly
reduce most tooth and gum problems. The use of oral irrigating devices such as a Waterpik® is highly effective in treating gum disease. In
case it is not clear, an oral irrigator is a device that shoots a pressurized stream of water out of a
small nozzle that can clean around the teeth below the gum lines. Flossing does not reach these same
places. Irrigators are available in most drug stores. The most effective method for healing gum problems is to rinse your mouth with warm salt water
using an oral irrigator. Sea salt or equivalent high quality salt would be ideal for this; do not use
commercial table salt. Warm sea salt water used in an irrigating device is one of the best protections
against gum disease. I have heard claims that sea salt in the oral irrigator may shorten its life span. This could be true, but the benefits surely outweigh the cost. Alternatively a teaspoon or two of apple
cider vinegar diluted in the oral irrigator water can also help with gum health. Herbal liquids for gum
disease can also be used in the oral irrigator and injected deep into inflamed gum tissues. No More Bad Breath
Bad breath is many times caused by decaying food trapped below the gum line. Oral irrigating with
warm salt water or blotting will relieve or improve many cases of bad breath by removing the rotting
food particles. Use an oral irrigator according to the instructions provided. The nozzle tip of the irrigator is pointed
at the base of the tooth, and then the irrigator is run around the tooth. If there is pain or bleeding gums,
decrease the pressure. As your gums heal and strengthen this should go away quickly. The results from this process are gradual. Many people report healing of their gum tissues over a
period of a few weeks to a few months. Even though it takes time, the results are very satisfying.Herbal Treatments for Gum Disease
People have written that herbal treatments have done wonders for their gum problems. These
treatments may also help strengthen your teeth and the ligaments that hold the teeth in their sockets. Herbs that are excellent for healing teeth include:
White oak bark powder
—prevents the need for gum surgery and heals bleeding and infected gums. Myrrh gum powder
—heals gum infections. Herbal Tooth & Gum Powder
 
(the recipe is in chapter 8).This powder can be purchased at the
Holistic Dental Store (
www.holisticdentalstore.com
)
There are many other herbs that can help heal teeth and gums that are not mentioned here. Alternative
treatments like trigger point massage and acupressure can also help.Oil Pulling for your Teeth and Gums
Oil pulling is the simple but ancient technique of swishing oil in your mouth as a mouthwash. Use
about one tablespoon of organic oil. Coconut and sesame seed oil work well, and olive oil is another
option. Swish the oil around as long as you can. 10-20 minutes is ideal but it can be difficult to go that
long. Spit the oil out when you are done (not in your sink) and rinse your mouth well. The oil pulls out
toxins from your gum tissues and helps remove deeply embedded debris. This is a great treatment for
gum problems, bad breath, or to increase your overall oral health. Mercury and Your Gums
A common symptom of mercury toxicity is bleeding gums and loose teeth. 12Healing Gum Disease Program
Since scurvy and a vitamin C deficiency are easily caused by a diet heavy in whole grains, I
recommend being extremely careful with the use of grain bran and grain germ in your healing gum
disease diet. In addition to being alert to the toxic factors in whole grains, avoiding the toxic foods
mentioned in the previous chapters will help fight gum disease. If any of the supplemental foods
mentioned here are already in your diet, then you do not need to take them twice. When your gum
disease is gone, then pick and choose aspects of this program to your liking. 1-2 teaspoons of food-based vitamin C from concentrated sources such as camu camu berry,
acerola cherry, amalaki or rose hips for vitamin C. (concentrated vitamin c is available at:
holisticdentalstore.com
 ) 2 teaspoons of camu camu berry provides about 225 milligrams of
natural vitamin C.
¼ - ½ teaspoon 2-3 times per day for a teens and adults for a total of ½ – 1½ teaspoons per day
Blue Ice™ fermented cod liver oil (available at 
codliveroilshop.com
). This is to restore fat-
soluble vitamins A and D to the diet for gum health. Raw milk and/or raw meat (meat in stews is a second-best option). Avoid whole grains unless freshly ground, soured, and appropriately sifted to remove the bran
and germ. Use the blotting technique and/or an oral irrigator with warm water and sea salt at least twice
per day. (
www.curetoothdecay.com/blotting
)
Practice oil pulling at least once per day. Pick one topical herb or additional treatment to support your gum health. Check if you have mercury poisoning from amalgam fillings and consider replacing them. (Mercury poisoning is discussed in chapter 8.) Eat iron-containing foods as well as foods that enhance iron absorption such as beef, lamb,
liver, clams or leafy green vegetables. Avoid mouthwashes that are anti-bacterial that contain chemicals. We do not want to kill the
good bacteria. Avoid normal tooth brushing that irritates your gums. Chapter 7 References
1
Stroke. 2004;35:496. 2
 "Oral Health for Older Americans - Fact Sheets and FAQs - Publications - Oral Health." Centers for Disease Control and
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 Price, W. A. Nutrition and Physical Degeneration 6th Edition. La Mesa: Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation; 2004: Chapter 19. 4
 Page, M. Abrams, L. 
Your Body is Your Best Doctor
. New Canaan: Keats Publishing Inc.;1972:197. 5
 Ibid., 197. 6
 Price, W. A. Nutrition and Physical Degeneration 6th Edition. La Mesa: Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation; 2004: 337-38. 7
 Ibid., 197. 8
 Mellanby, Ma. "Periodontal Disease in Dogs (Experimental Gingivitis and "Pyorrhoea")" 
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Medicine
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Whole-Body Dentistry: Discover The Missing Piece To Better Health
. 1 ed. Fairfield: Quantum Health Press,
1999. Print. * * *Chapter 8
Dentistry and its High Price
Modern dentistry is a profound failure. The enormity of suffering and disease caused by dentistry is
so massive that is beyond comprehension. Dentistry is built on the false premise that bacteria cause
cavities. Its treatment methods of drilling and filling are highly damaging to teeth. The materials used
in dentistry are extremely toxic and have been connected to diseases that are severe, painful and
widespread. Conventional dentistry has placed highly poisonous mercury in the mouths of hundreds of
millions of people. The mercury exposure of dentists and suffering caused by dentistry explains in
part why dentists have one of the highest suicide rates of any profession. Tens of millions of needless
root canals have been performed. Modern dentistry has drilled deeply into healthy parts of millions of
teeth because of the failed treatment policy of “extension for prevention.” It has caused irreversible
pulp damage in millions of tooth nerves with drills that spin too fast. The profit-motivated system of
dentistry has led to tens of millions of needless dental procedures. Modern dentistry has poisoned
tens of millions of children by promoting the topical and internal use of the unproven poison fluoride. And dentistry has in some cases killed innocent children slowly from the side effects of dental
surgery, from swallowing fluoride, and from deadly side effects of disease-inciting metals implanted
in children’s mouths. If this dental massacre had any benefits to show then perhaps it could be
exonerated. But it does not. After the age of sixty, the average individual has more than half of the
teeth affected by tooth decay. And after this age, the average person has lost more than eight teeth, not
including the wisdom teeth. Many of us are literally carrying around dental trauma as mercury fillings from this war on bacteria. I
myself am also a victim. I had seven mercury-based fillings placed during my teenage years. None of
these teeth ever hurt me prior to their butchery by the dental drill. During a checkup large holes were
drilled unnecessarily into my teeth because of some tiny specks that appeared on an x-ray. Each one
of those teeth is now permanently and irrevocably damaged from the excavations of the dental drill. I
will discuss the disaster of modern orthodontics in the next chapter. In light of all this, when people are hesitant to go to the dentist, or are afraid of the dentist, I am not
surprised. How could you not be afraid of the dentist? In this chapter you will learn how to navigate through the swamp of bad dentistry. You will learn
what the hazards of conventional dentistry are and how to avoid them. You will learn how to locate
the few good dentists that are out there to help you repair all the toxic and damaging dental work from
the past. You will learn how to communicate effectively with your dentist so that he serves your
needs. I will help guide you in understanding and identifying what exactly is and has happened to your
tooth that is causing you pain, so that you can take steps to resolve it with nutrition only, with surgery,
or with both.Toxic Dentistry
Conventional dentists drill holes in your teeth in exchange for money and then place a poisonous
substance in your mouth (mercury fillings) to prevent bacteria from making a hole in your teeth. Conventional dentistry is so bad that many conscientious dentists are doing their best to get the word
out to the public. A majority of dentists who have become holistically oriented did not even start out
with a holistic mindset. Generally their transformation was inspired after a painful wakeup call, such
as their own symptoms of mercury poisoning, or the dentist sees the dreaded result of their poor
dental care failing their patients, or themselves. As a result, many dentists who see the problems
inherent in conventional dentistry feel extreme remorse for their years in practice of toxic dentistry. And a few of the dentists who feel a duty to prevent the shameful practice of modern dentistry to
continue make a good effort to inform the public about diseases caused by dentistry. Some have even
written books in order to inform the public about the extreme danger that may be lurking in our
mouths. These books are valuable supplemental readings to this one, especially if you want more
details about the problems with dental materials and dentistry. They include 
Whole Body Dentistry
by dentist Mark Breiner, published in 1999; 
Uniformed Consent
 by dentist Hal Huggins, published in
1999; 
The Key to Ultimate Health
 by Ellen Brown and dentist Richard Hansen, 1998; 
It’s All In
Your Head: the link between mercury amalgams and illness 
by Dr. Hal Huggins, 1993; 
Are Your
Dental Fillings Poisoning You? by dentist Guy Fasciana, published in 1986. Diseases and Mercury
The first reported case of Hodgkin’s lymphoma was recorded in 1832 shortly after the first amalgam
fillings were used. Dr. Olympio Pinto introduced the subject of mercury toxicity to Dr. Hal Huggins
in 1973. When finishing his master’s degree at Georgetown University Dr. Pinto’s thesis topic was
mercury toxicity. His thesis was never published because the National Institute of Dental Research,
part of the National Institutes of Health, found out about his project and stopped it. 1
 Dr. Huggins
eventually published the material himself in the 
Journal of the International Academy of
Preventative Medicine
 in 1976. That mercury fillings are highly toxic is without question. According to the US government’s Agency
for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry mercury is ranked #3 of the most toxic chemicals or
metals on the planet. Arsenic and lead are slightly ahead of it, but chloroform, cyanide, and plutonium
are less toxic to humans than mercury. 2
 Mercury fillings are also wrongly called amalgam fillings or
silver fillings to disguise their main ingredient, mercury. Mercury accounts for approximately 50% of
a mercury filling. Imagine if you had a plutonium filling or a cyanide filling that this filling would
probably be safer for you than a mercury filling depending on how fast those poisons released from
the fillings. A report by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry restricts the safe level of mercury
vapor for the average person to 0.28 micrograms. Various studies report that the average intake of
mercury vapor from mercury amalgams is between 4-19 micrograms, in other words 10-50 times
higher than the safe level of mercury vapor. 3
 Studies on 10-year-old fillings show that a large portion
of mercury has leaked out and evaporated by the end of the ten years. It has leaked directly into theindividual’s body. Unfortunately the mercury loss does not make the fillings any safer to keep in your
mouth, as the mercury continually leaks out at the same rate for years and years. Due to a relatively
recent lawsuit settlement, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is now forced to admit that silver
fillings containing mercury “may have neurotoxic effects on the nervous systems of developing
children and fetuses.”
4
Mercury is so poisonous that it and metal dental filling materials are known to cause birth defects,
chronic fatigue, indigestion, leukemia, hormonal imbalances, fibromyalgia, seizures, arthritis, Bell’s
palsy, allergies, and multiple sclerosis. Mercury fillings are banned in many countries including
Sweden, Germany, and Japan. Despite this evidence, and volumes more about the extreme danger of mercury in the body, the code
of ethics of the American Dental Association specifically prohibits dentists from telling patients to
remove their mercury fillings because mercury is toxic. ADA Code of Conduct 5.A.1 Dental Amalgam and other Restorative Materials
"[R]emoval of amalgam restorations... for the alleged purpose of removing toxic substances from the
body, when such a treatment is performed solely at the recommendation or suggestion of the dentist, is
improper and unethical." 5
Dentists who are caught disobeying the ADA code of conduct can lose their license. Dentists are
allowed to remove mercury fillings by your request, your doctor’s request, or if your fillings are
damaged. But they cannot say that they advise removing functional mercury fillings because mercury
is toxic. What happened to the dentist’s constitutional right of free speech and the ancient oath of the
physician to “first, do no harm”? What to Do About Current Mercury Fillings? There is no question that mercury fillings are highly toxic. Yet many people are able to resist this
toxicity for quite some time. The most concentrated exposure to mercury comes when fillings are
placed and when they are removed. Healthy people have high levels of glutathione and other
substances which naturally detoxify the effects of the mercury fillings. As people age or if they are in
otherwise poor health, their resistance to mercury poisoning from the fillings decreases, and thus the
fillings will eventually lead to disease. If you think your fillings might be making you sick, seek the
advice of a mercury-free dentist, a holistic M.D., or a naturopathic doctor who can perform a mercury
challenge test to see if indeed you are retaining mercury. Replacing mercury fillings must be done with extreme care and timing. If your dentist does not follow
a careful protocol that includes protective devices such as a rubber dam, vacuum for the vapors, and
a mask, then you could be exposed to microscopic mercury particles and mercury fumes that are
highly toxic. At least six people have contacted me complaining of relentless tooth pain after having
their amalgam fillings replaced. The drill got too close to the nerve and was over stimulated. Having
several teeth drilled to remove mercury fillings in someone with a sensitive system can explain this
negative result. Some people whose bite is out of position will have an already hypersensitive
nervous system. This hypersensitivity is compounded by dental drilling to remove mercury fromseveral teeth and can overwhelm the nervous system. The other problem I have encountered is people who remove their mercury fillings yet feel no
difference in their health. Removing mercury fillings for most people should lead to a noticeable
improvement in energy levels, or a sense of relaxation in the body. The likely reason why people did
not notice any improvement from removing their mercury fillings is because it was not done correctly,
and because the replacement composite may also have been toxic. Another important detail in
removing mercury is the order in which the mercury fillings are removed. Each mercury filling exerts
an electrical charge. Fillings create an electrical current when the five metals in the filling combine
with saliva to create a battery effect. The electrical charge is much stronger than what our nervous
system runs on and it can interfere with brain and heart function. 6
 The charge of each filling dictates
the order in which they need to be removed. When people have dramatic and noticeable results from
removing mercury fillings it is from a change in electrical currents which allows the individual’s
nervous system to function properly. 7
Yes, mercury fillings are highly poisonous and need to be removed carefully. But for some people the
timing is not right to immediately have them replaced. Contacting an excellent dentist from the
resource list provided in this chapter will help you ensure that when you remove your old fillings, it
is done in a way that does not make you sicker and with the appropriate timing. Before your dental
procedure you will want to take plenty of Activator X rich-butter and cod liver oil. But you will not
want to take too much oral vitamin C, since vitamin C interferes with Novocain’s effects. Part of the
holistic mercury removal protocol is the administration of intravenous vitamin C, which acts
differently from oral supplementation of vitamin C.
Mercury Fillings Lead To Crowns and Root Canals
Mercury amalgam fillings lead to the need to have root canals and crowns. As a filling material,
mercury fillings do not reinforce the strength of teeth. With the “extension for prevention” treatment
philosophy sound parts of the teeth are drilled away in order to place mercury fillings in a wedge
shape. Thousands of cases illustrate that teeth restored with mercury fillings are the ones that will
eventually need crowns or root canals. 8
 When 30% of a tooth is drilled out to place an amalgam
filling, the tooth can lose up to 80% of its strength. When the mercury filling is in place, the tooth still
does not regain its lost strength. Our teeth are under tremendous biting forces. When we bite on the
tooth with a mercury filling, that tooth can have stress placed upon it in the wrong spots, causing
cracking, or a slow crumbling around the area where the mercury filling meets the tooth. This loss of
structural integrity, in combination with a poor diet that does not permit the tooth to recover from its
stress, eventually causes the tooth to fracture. I have not even mentioned that the mercury leaking out
of the filling will poison the bone-building cells within the tooth. Over time the mercury-laden tooth
can continue to weaken, and eventually the severe damage requires an equally severe treatment to
save it, such as a crown or a root canal.More Dental Dangers from Toxic Dentistry
Battery Mouth
Your body and nervous system operate on a very small electrical current. Metal fillings can produce
electrical currents that can be exponentially stronger than the electrical currents in your body. Considering that your teeth are connected to the largest sensory nerve in your body, the trigeminal
nerve, this excess of electricity can cause harm. The mix of metals in the mouth greatly magnifies the
problems of electrical current. For example gold and mercury, or crowns that are reinforced with
“stainless steel,” can all be present in a mouth also containing mercury fillings. Dissimilar metals in
the mouth can be responsible for neurological problems including migraine headaches. Composite fillings also interfere with the natural electrical current of the teeth. Rather than greatly
magnify it, however, composites completely dampen the current since they are made from plastic and
plastic does not conduct an electrical current. Gold Fillings and Crowns
Pure gold is naturally quite soft. This makes it a bad dental material. It needs to be mixed with other
metals to make it stronger. While it is possible that not many people’s immune systems would react
negatively to gold by itself, the other metals in gold fillings such as palladium can pose an immune
system challenge. 9
 Dental gold has an affinity for mercury released from “silver” mercury amalgam
fillings. The gold attracts and stores the released mercury from other fillings. Then when exposed to
heat such as a hot drink, toxic mercury vapor will release from the gold crowns. 10
To place crowns requires extra grinding down of the tooth. This is done because of the weak bonding
strength of dental cement. Dentists using new bonding technologies can avoid placing crowns, or
remove significantly less of the tooth to place a crown. 11
Nickel and Stainless Steel
Stainless steel contains nickel. Nickel is used in braces, bridges, partials and crowns. Nickel is a
metal that is highly toxic the body. Nickel is hidden in crowns and metal jackets for children’s tooth
cavities and creates a negative electrical current in the mouth. 12
 Nickel is highly toxic to the nervous
system and may be related to arthritis and some types of cancer such as lung cancer and breast
cancer. 13
 Nickel is used to induce cancer in laboratory animals. 14
Porcelain as a Dental Material
Porcelain contains aluminum in the form of aluminum oxide. Aluminum is toxic to humans. The
official belief in dentistry regarding the stability of aluminum in porcelain is identical to the official
belief of mercury’s safety in amalgam. Aluminum is purported to remain bonded to the other materials
in porcelain and not leak, but this is not likely the case. 15
 Porcelain crowns are often reinforced with
low-cost stainless steel which often contains nickel. 16Safer Filling Materials
There are at least three holistic paradigms for safe dental filling materials. I cannot determine which
one is best. I suggest you choose one that feels good for you after you have done your own
investigations. As important as filling materials are, what is equally or more important is the quality
of the dental work. My perspective on determining filling materials is first to find a dentist with
whom you feel comfortable and trust, and who abides by a biocompatible paradigm. The premise of
biocompatible dentistry is that you do not place just any material in somebody’s body and hope that
everything will be all right. Biocompatible dentistry aims to test and confirm that the filling materials
will not adversely affect your health. One sophisticated but accurate approach to test filling materials
is to get a sample vial of the filling material from your dentist, and find an osteopath, or cranial sacral
therapist who can check how your cranial / sacral rhythm is influenced by the filling material. Electro-dermal screening, blood testing and muscle testing are other methods to determine how safe
filling materials are for you. Holistically oriented dentists typically either subscribe to one of these
paradigms and offer treatments accordingly, or offer many of these treatments and they decide with
the patient which treatment perspective to pursue. Dentist Hal Huggins –
 Dr. Huggins developed a careful program for removing mercury fillings and
placing compatible replacements. It is based on a blood chemistry test in which your blood is
checked with a database of filling materials to match for immune system compatibility. Dentist Douglas Cook
 – Dr. Cook has tested a variety of filling materials and believes that Holistore
by Den-Mat for smaller fillings and Premise Indirect (formally BelleGlass) unshaded for large
cavities are the best filling materials. 17
 Slow speed drilling prevents damage to teeth during removal. Dr. Robert Marshall
 – Electrical testing shows that composite materials block vital electrical flows
to the body, while metals overly increase them and are toxic. Therefore from Dr. Marshall’s
perspective, the only safe dental materials are low-fusing ceramics laser bonded to the teeth. Low-
fusing ceramics and ceramic resin hybrids allow a slight electrical current and mimic the function of
natural tooth. These materials include Degussa Ceramic, Cerec 3-Vita II and MZ100, Cristobal+,
Luminesse. 18
The disadvantage to the low-fusing ceramics is that they can cost significantly more than other filling
materials and they may in certain cases require more of the tooth to be drilled.Finding a Good Dentist
At a conference I talked with a dentist who really seemed to understand minimally invasive dentistry. When I asked if I could put him on my website referral list he declined because his practice was
already too full. Another popular holistic dentist in the Los Angeles area has a three-month waiting
list. The cranial dental specialist I see has a one-month or longer wait for new patients. Good dentists take their time with patients. They do not rush the procedures and they make sure to
perform each step carefully. That means that they will not be able to handle a large number of
patients. Good dentists also get good referrals because they make people feel good. Their practices
quickly fill up since there are so few good dentists. Good dentists usually do not have a full waiting
room if they are the solo dentist in their practice, because they are not rushing from one patient to the
next the way a typical medical doctor might. Good dentists care about the health of their patients,
even if they do not say it. You can feel it. You will feel good after you leave the office of a good
dentist. Beyond the good dentists, there are great dentists, yet even they still make mistakes. They are human,
and in the confines of the profession they may perform certain procedures very well, yet not excel at
others. For example, one dentist might be brilliant with Endocal root canals, another might make great
bridges, and another might be good at saving teeth or expertly using minimal drilling. Dental Referral Disclaimer:
 Just because a dentist is on one of these lists does not mean that he or
she performs completely non-toxic dentistry. It further does not mean that the dentists listed will all
give you the best care, have only treatments that you agree with or that are beneficial for all people,
or use the best biocompatible materials. Not every good dentist is on one of these lists, and not every
dentist on these lists may be good for you. Using these lists is, however, a good way to significantly
increase the chance of finding an excellent dentist. On some of these websites you will need to click
around to find the referral pages. www.holisticdental.org
 - The Holistic Dental Association
www.toxicteeth.org
 – Consumers for Dental Choice
www.naturaldentistry.org
 – The Institute for Nutritional Dentistry
www.iabdm.org
 – International Academy of Biological Dentistry
www.hugginsappliedhealing.com
 – Hal Huggins Trained Dentists
www.iaomt.org
 – International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology
www.dams.cc
 - Dental Amalgam Mercury Solutions
www.toothconservingdentistry.com
 – Biomimetic Dentistry
Finding a Dentist to Work with Diet
I have had people request that I refer them to dentists who work with diet who understand what I
teach here in this book. There are some dentists who promote good nutrition, or healthy habits in
alignment with this book, but they do not teach it or practice with it. If there are dentists who do, they
generally keep to themselves. There are a few dentists trained by Dr. Huggins that can use blood teststo help you find your ancestral diet, which is based on the work of dentist Melvin Page. This is about
as close as you will get to a dentist in alignment to the dietary principles presented in this book. In
most cases a good solution is to get nutritional support from another natural health care provider and
you can have your dentist monitor the health of your teeth. Minimally Invasive Dentistry
Minimally invasive dentists remove the least amount of tooth possible during a dental treatment. A
conventional dentist drills and drills, removing significantly more tooth substance than is absolutely
needed. Minimally invasive practices can also involve using lasers or other topical treatments that
limit or prevent dental drilling. If drilling is needed, the best type of dentistry drills a small hole
(lasers work well for this) and places a tiny composite filling in the hole. The integrity of the tooth is
then maintained. Because of the precise cutting ability of lasers, laser dentistry can be minimally
invasive. Lasers or air abrasion can also be done without pain killers and they avoid traumatizing the
tooth from the vibration of the drill. Non-Invasive Dentistry
If you have a small cavity, the non invasive dentist would advise you about the cavity curing power of
cod liver oil. “Take two teaspoons per day, and come back next week.”
Most cavities can be remineralized by diet alone. Getting a Second Opinion
Five years ago, I had several painful spots on my teeth. I made an appointment with a dentist and x-
rays were taken of my teeth. It felt terrible getting the x-rays because I felt their harmful effects. This
dentist told me that I had four cavities to be filled. Strangely, the tooth that bothered me and the places
where my teeth felt sensitive did not appear on the x-ray, and the dentist did not notice them in his
examination. This dentist wanted to drill holes in teeth that were not painful. He did not notice,
through examination or x-rays, where my tooth enamel was weak and where my teeth did hurt (I also
did not tell him about the sensitive spots because I did not want to have more fillings placed). This
occurred before I was educated about dentistry. I went to another dentist, at a community college, to
get my teeth cleaned. This dentist had little profit motive because he was paid to teach dental
hygienists and not to place fillings. He told me based on the same set of x-rays (which I brought from
the first dentist) and through the same examination methods that I had one cavity. This dentist also
said that I did not need to get it filled, but rather I should wait to see if it would improve. This is an
amazing example of how money and the need for financial gain from performing dental surgery makes
the dentist see cavities that are not really there. Money seems to make many dentists forget that not
every cavity needs a treatment since it might remineralize and heal. Finally, a friend of mine who is a
dentist told me, based on the same x-rays, that I had three cavities that needed to be filled, and
showed them to me on the x-ray. I could clearly see one of the breaches in the tooth enamel in the x-
ray. I was not really convinced that the two other ones even existed.If you have any doubt in your dentist, get another opinion. Even if you totally trust your dentist, but
you feel unsure of what to do next, get another opinion. If something your dentist says did not sound
right to you, get another opinion. Trust that feeling inside of you that says, “Maybe I should get
another opinion.”
In case you are wondering, I no longer have any sensitive spots on my teeth. I have no evidence of
tooth decay in my teeth, and I have not had a dental treatment on those teeth that had the putative
cavities five years ago. My teeth feel strong and healthy. I have had digital x-rays examined by two
different dentists, and today I do not have any cavities at all. Taking Charge at the Dentist’s Office
There is a challenging interplay between being an informed patient, and trusting your dentist. On one
hand you have good reason to know every bit of detail about what type of treatment your dentist is
recommending. On the other hand, if you question every single move of your dentist to the point of
paralyzing him in his treatment of your teeth, then he cannot perform his job in which he is skilled.. The dental office is a scary place. My best advice for taking charge at the dental office is to bring a
friend. Now you have a witness. Call in advance to make sure your dentist accepts this. Since this is
not a normal protocol except for parents and children, there may be some hesitancy on the dentist’s
part. Your friend can ask questions you did not think of, and watch your back in case you become
disoriented from the dental procedures. Having a friend drive you to and from a dental procedure is
also a good idea. When you are in the dentist’s office, share how you are feeling honestly. If you feel scared or unsure,
let them know. Also try to state your boundaries upfront. Usually most of this can be done on the
phone with the receptionist so you can avoid an uncomfortable situation in the first place. You can ask
the receptionist such questions as, “I am looking for biocompatible treatments; does Dr. So-and-so
perform blood serum compatibility testing, electrical or muscle testing?” When face to face with the
dentist, tell them what you want and expect from them. Examples would be, “I want minimally
invasive treatments; is that something you can do?” or “Please be upfront with what you think about
my teeth so that I can choose the best treatment option based on your opinions.”
Another approach is to set up a visit for a “consultation.” Basically a consultation is when you pay
the dentist for their time to diagnose your condition and to offer an opinion on what to do, but you are
clear that you do not need or expect a treatment. Consultations are a good way to meet with a dentist
and see how good they are based upon their diagnoses and suggestions for treatments. This can add up
cost wise if you consult several dentists. It is also a good time to ask your dentist questions and to get
educated while you are paying them for their time to talk. Consultations can be difficult to perform if
you have a serious condition and just want the dentist’s opinion. The dentist will want to follow their
legal and perhaps moral obligations to treat you. Cavities and X-rays
One of my readers was overjoyed to have healed his gum problems. He then went to his conventional
dentist for a check-up and was shocked when his dentist told him that one of his teeth needed a rootcanal. “How could this be?” he wondered, when the tooth felt fine. The dentist diagnosed the new
cavity using older x-ray technology which can produce shadows or fuzzy images; these images
showed a large black spot under one of his tooth fillings, which the dentist claimed was not in the
previous x-ray taken 6 months prior. I advised the reader to seek care with a trusted holistic dentist. The holistic dentist used a more modern digital x-ray, which resulted in a clearer picture. The new x-
ray showed no cavity at all. It turned out that the conventional dentist mistook a shadow from a tooth
filling in the x-ray for a severe tooth cavity. The conventional dentist was obviously happy to show
this reader his cavity, because he would make a nice profit for the week doing a root canal procedure. It is even possible his dentist knew that it was a shadow, but the potential for a large financial gain
bypassed the dentist’s reasoning process and had him see cavities that were not there. The conclusion
I draw from this story and others like it is that there are likely tens of thousands, if not millions, of
dental procedures being performed yearly that are totally unnecessary. Not only are they unnecessary
from the perspective that they could be healed via nutrition, but fully unnecessary in that no condition
exists that requires treatment. In the case of a wrong diagnosis, once the dentist drills into your tooth he is not likely to say,
“Whoops, I do not see any tooth decay; sorry to have drilled a huge hole in your tooth.” Instead, he
will keep on drilling, put that filling in, and pretend as though everything went as expected. As readers of this book, you are now privileged with dental knowledge that I hope you will share
with everyone: all of your relatives, friends, coworkers and second cousins. Then they too can learn
how to avoid unnecessary dental procedures. Getting additional copies of 
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sharing is a good way to spread this knowledge. Sometimes dental procedures are a good idea, and
that’s when you want them; the rest of the time, you of course do not want them. A good dentist should confirm his diagnoses with a second perspective. This means that an x-ray
image should not be exclusively relied upon to make the decision to drill. Other testing methods
include probing with an examiner, visual inspection, or using electrical or ultrasound tools to test the
strength and health of the tooth. The Dental Code of Silence
The dental code of silence means that if a dentist sees bad dental work in a patient’s mouth he will
remain silent rather than enlighten his patient to his condition. The only time a dentist might comment
on previous dental work is if it is extremely poorly done, and perhaps was performed in another
country. The only thing we know from going to each dentist we visit is our experience of lying in the
dental chair with our heads buzzing with the dental drill, and opening and closing our mouths to
varying degrees. We have no idea if the dentist put in the most amazing and clean filling ever, or if he
drilled away forever healthy tooth, and then placed the filling ineptly. I heard of a dentist who
recently passed away. He would spend five hours working on one crown. He guaranteed his crowns
would last 40 or more years. Quality dental work takes time. The dentists’ code of silence allows the profession to stay at low standards of performance since
patients are not informed or educated about poor dental work versus good dental work. Bad dentists
do not get caught, and they continue performing bad dental work. Mercury fillings are just another
example of the dentists’ code of silence. When dentists decline to take a stand against the tyranny ofdental “ethics” boards that obfuscate the toxicity and harm caused by mercury fillings and toxic
metals in the mouth, they allow the system to continue with impunity.Root Canals
George Meinig, DDS, was one of the founders of the American Association of Endodontists (root
canal specialists). When he started in dentistry, everyone simply extracted decayed teeth. Dr. Meinig
and other dentists had a great idea to save teeth rather than remove them if they were infected. Endodontists used to be on the fringe of dentistry and they worked hard to become mainstream
specialists. Now, each year in the U.S. alone there are more than 30,000,000 root canals performed. That is a 30
billion dollar industry. Dr. Meinig, once a root canal advocate after a lifetime of performing root
canals as a dentist, changed his position after he read 1174 pages of detailed research by Dr. Weston
Price and his 60-man research team. Meinig discovered that,
A high percentage of chronic degenerative disease can originate from root filled teeth. The most
frequent were heart and circulatory diseases. The next most common diseases were those of the
joints, arthritis and rheumatism. 19
What Dr. Meinig urgently wanted to show people is that in many cases a root canal sets up the body
for chronic and degenerative disease. If you have a significant degenerative condition, heart disease,
severe headaches, arthritis and so forth, a root canal may be contributing to your condition or even to
blame for it. The reason that root canals can be toxic is because each tooth contains about three miles
of microscopic tubes. After a root canal procedure, the body’s natural dentinal fluid flow to clean out
the microscopic tubes is destroyed. A sick tooth can easily develop toxic substances within the
microscopic tubules. It could be food particles or simply the death and putrefaction of the cells within
the tiny tubes. This highly toxic substance can then drip down tiny fissures through the root of the tooth
and enter your bloodstream. Dr. Price found that when bacteria could be filtered out of toxins
extracted from root canals, that the toxin became more potent than when the bacteria were present. Bacteria from a root canalled tooth are not likely the cause of illness, but are simply feeding off and
trying to clean up the rotting material. The conclusion of Dr. George Meinig’s book
 Root Canal
Cover-Up
 is that root canals are a really bad idea, and that they can be a serious source of disease. Not all root canals become infected and not all root canals cause health problems. The most recent
studies of root canal success rates over five- and ten-year periods reveal a dismal 30-40%. During
the time of Dr. Price, the rate of root canals that definitely had no observable side effects was 25%. 20
Root canals present a catch-22 situation without any good choice. Root canals that are successful in
the long run are going to be the ones that are not very infected before the treatment. These non-
infected teeth are going to be the teeth that would have been the easiest to heal naturally and therefore
did not really need root canals. The very damaged and rotten teeth are the ones that are the most
difficult to heal and the most likely needing a root canal to save the tooth. These are cases where the
root canal procedure will many times fail. Basically root canals work the best for the teeth that do not
need them, and the worst for the teeth that do need them. Why People Have Tooth Infections
Your tooth became infected because it is weak and damaged. Material from your mouth environmententered deeply into the tooth, which is now inflamed. As a response to the foreign invader, the
interior of the tooth acts to protect itself. This protection is known as an abscess. The body swells
around the foreign material, and sends white blood cells to contain the material and dissolve it or to
latch onto it and release it by collecting it in pus and then ejecting it out of your gums. The protective
mechanism of your body is the swelling, which usually is accompanied by pain. The pain is an
additional protection mechanism. Pain prevents you from chewing food in that location, so it
minimizes the chances of more material entering into the weakened area. Pain also prevents you from
chewing on the tooth so that it can be free from the biting pressure. What a Root Canal Procedure Accomplishes
A root canal is the complete removal of the guts of your tooth. A large hole is drilled into the top of
your tooth, and the inner pulp of the tooth is removed. The inside of the tooth is then cleaned with
chemicals. Once the inside is clean, a synthetic material is placed within the tooth, which is now
partially dead, and a crown is placed on top of the tooth. If this crown has stainless steel or another
metal in it, then you can have the problem of dissimilar metals in the mouth. It is really
understandable why nobody is happy about root canals. They do not usually make you feel well. With root canals, the dentist is manually accomplishing the cleansing of the interior of the tooth that
your body has, due to imbalances, become incapable of doing for itself. Infections do not usually
occur in healthy people; but if they do occur, the body quickly heals the infection. In unhealthy people,
or people who are in moderate health but have a poor diet, infections cannot heal. Thus, a dentist is
required to support their bodies in healing the infection. Infections also rarely occur in people who
have a good bite, because correct bite places less stress upon teeth. The problem with root canals is that the reason for the infection is not addressed. The cause of the
infection could be a poor diet and an infection can loom up from below the root of the tooth, perhaps
at first unseen. The tooth may be traumatized or damaged by excessive biting pressures. Cleaning out
the guts of the tooth does not get to the root of the problem! Should You Remove A Root Canalled Tooth? Nearly every root canalled tooth contains within it toxic material. In a minority of people, their body
can wall off this source of infection, and they can be relatively unaffected by a root canal. If you
suffer from serious or debilitating chronic health problems, consider seeing a professional who can
help you determine if your root canals are causing your health problems. Infected root canals often go
undetected by x-rays and can wreak havoc in the body. The danger of any root canal you already have
is likely related to how unhealthy the tooth was in the first place. Root canals can be tested with a
TOPAS test, electrical testing devices or muscle testing to help identify a root canal that is
significantly harming your health. The root canal procedure hides the pain of the infection, but usually it does not get down into the bone
and tooth root tips where the infection may exist. The procedure also does not address the causative
reason why the tooth is infected in the first place. Thus hidden infections can lurk at root canal sites. If your health is not noticeably suffering, then many dentists believe you should keep your rootcanalled teeth. 21
 Currently there is no real natural replacement for your tooth. And although we have
the means to make healthy natural tooth replacements, I would not expect this technology to be
available, successful, or affordable for at least 20 years. Once you remove your tooth there is no
turning back. Your bite and your ability to chew are supported by your tooth, even if it has a root canal. Numerous
people have told me personally that they have regretted getting their root canalled teeth pulled
because of how it affected their chewing or bite. An alternative to pulling a current tooth with root
canal is to have your root canal resterilized with the newest technologies such as EndoCal 10. That
being said, there is a time and place for certain root canalled teeth to be removed, and doing so has
saved some people’s lives. Safer Root Canals and Avoiding Root Canals at the Dental Office
EndoCal 10, formerly known as Biocalex is a form of calcium oxide. Holistically oriented dentists
have reported good results from using this material. The root of the tooth needs to be carefully sealed
up from toxins before this material is used. As an alternative to a root canal, dentists can use the precision of a laser to vaporize infections in
teeth without traumatizing the dental nerve. 22
 This treatment can also save teeth from needing root
canals or crowns. So rather than ripping the entire nerve of your tooth out, the dentist helps it heal and
leaves it in place. Tooth infections can also be relieved sometimes by homeopathic injections to
stimulate healing in a specific area of the jaw. These are much better ideas than root canals. Does Your Tooth Need a Root Canal? A root canal is a heroic last resort treatment to spare removal of a tooth whose life has otherwise
ended. A root canal is performed to clean up dangerous material and swelling that is not healing
naturally. Without severe pain or inflammation, your tooth, while it may have a cavity, is still
probably in relatively good health. So you do not want to remove the top of it and gut its insides
unless there is no other option left. A majority of root canals are unnecessary. I do not recommend or encourage the treatment. However
in a case where there is absolutely no other choice, you will need to decide with your dentist and
health practitioner if you want to try a carefully executed root canal or extract the tooth. If you are not
in the situation of “there is no other choice,” then you do not need a root canal. A root canal is not
usually needed with cracked teeth that can be bonded together or in the case of inflamed areas near a
tooth that could be a gum infection, not a tooth infection. If your tooth has never had a dental
treatment, and it has not been severely traumatized then there is a very high likelihood that you do not
need a root canal. If your tooth is inflamed, the inflammation can be treated with a good diet and
herbs. Holistically oriented dentists also have tools to calm an infection, such as homeopathic
injections and lasers to stimulate healing. If you have been told that you need a root canal but you do
not feel any sort of pain, swelling or inflammation, then you more than likely do not need this dental
treatment. My concluding advice when considering whether to get a root canal is to ask yourself, “Does mybody really need this treatment?” and, “Would a root canal contribute to my improved health?”
How to Heal Tooth Inflammation or Tooth Infection (Tooth Abscess) and Avoid That Root
Canal (these guidelines are not for children)
Many inflamed or infected teeth can heal naturally. But there are many cases where they cannot heal
naturally and need the help of the dentist’s hand to protect the tooth so that it can heal. In particular,
teeth that are crowned, extensively traumatized, or with large mercury fillings can be very difficult to
heal only with nutrition. This is because we are faced with a tooth that has suffered years and years of
trauma. The trauma has come from biting forces, nighttime clenching or grinding, and a poor diet. After years and years of abuse, the tooth finally fails. It is a tall order to reverse a tooth that far gone
with nutrition alone because it could take months to rebuild the structure of such a traumatized tooth. The more suggestions you can follow on this list, the better your chances of healing a tooth infection
in addition to following the previously presented dietary guidelines. Tooth Infection (Abscess) Healing Guidelines
 
1
. Eat the tooth infection formula (chapter 6). 2
. Take two teaspoons of cod liver oil, or Blue Ice™ Royal Blend per day. 3
. Reduce biting forces by wearing a night guard. 4
. Reduce biting stress by supplemental treatments including cranial osteopathy, chiropractic
treatments on the jaw, acupressure, acupuncture, myofascial release, to name a few. 5
. Avoid all grains. 6
. Do not eat any fruit or sweets at all. 7
. Use herbal topical treatments (see “Healing Tooth Pain” in this chapter). 8
. Natto (special fermented soybeans) or the enzyme from natto, nattokinase increases blood
circulation and can help reduce infections. 9
. Prayer. What is vital to understand here is that if you do have an infection, you are at a very delicate point
with regard to your health. If the infection becomes more severe, which can happen rapidly if you are
not careful, then your health is at risk. Please note that the success rate for curing a tooth infection
will be lower than that for curing a cavity, as the infection is an indication of a more severe
imbalance. Eating raw animal fats and proteins significantly increases the chance of healing the tooth
infection. If your health is otherwise compromised, such as if you have a chronic or debilitating disease, then
please seek help from a minimally invasive dentist as the remedies here may not help you to a
significant degree. If you are taking the correct action, the tooth infection should not progress any further and the pain
should not increase. You can expect a moderate improvement in 12-24 hours, and a more significant
improvement with noticeable pain reduction in 24-48 hours. If you do not see this type of
improvement, then you need immediate dental intervention.Understanding Tooth Infections
There are different types of infections so this description may not include the type of infection that you
have. The phases of a tooth infection are:
 
1
. Rednc8ess and swelling in the gums above the tooth. 2
. Bumps or an additional swollen spot in gum above the tooth. 3
. Small white ball of pus forming. 4
. Large ball of pus in gum. 5
. Swelling in face and neck. 6
. Fever and severe swelling in face, neck and other parts of the body. You can easily tell if you have an infection based upon the amount of pain you feel. Swelling and
severe pain means a tooth infection. The infection can progress or regress through the different stages. When the infection is not visible, and cannot be seen on the x-ray, then the infection is gone from the
perspective of requiring a dental treatment on a tooth. The infection still may linger hidden, but to
effect a complete resolution of the infection would require herbs, diet, homeopathy and/or manual
therapies. Tooth Infection Topical Treatments
The odds of curing tooth infections greatly increase when using supplemental herbal treatments. 1
. Plantain
 – Place fresh, bruised plantain leaf directly on the infected and swollen area. Wild
plantain is the best choice. To use plantain, chew it up and then place it on the inflamed area. Plantain has the action of pulling out dead and diseased material. 2
. Echinacea Tincture
 – Place tincture of echinacea on the inflamed area. Echinacea has the
ability to help heal infections. Also, it can be taken internally as described on the bottle. 3
. Potato for Abscess – 
Place a slice of plain, white raw potato against the abscess, and leave in
place for several hours.Focal Infections
The focal infection theory maintains that an infection in one place in the body can travel to and infect
a distant place in the body. It is the spread of toxins from one part of the body through the bloodstream
or by other means to another part. Focal infections have been proven to be connected with a large
variety of health problems including blood problems, digestive problems, back pain, infertility,
arthritis, abscess and infections throughout the body or on the skin, heart disease, allergies, kidney
damage, brain tumors, cancer, trigeminal neuralgia and even death. 23
Focal infections often times begin in the mouth. They are caused from inflamed gums, dead teeth
particularly under root canals, and decaying jaw bone known as a NICO lesion. Hidden mouth
infections can also reside in cavitations, which are holes in the bone often where a tooth—especially
a wisdom tooth—has been extracted. This is a hidden area of pus, toxins or rotting bone. What
happens is a part of the mouth is putrefying, or there are putrefied substances in places that the body
cannot clean up at the tooth extraction site. I mention this condition because even if you eat well, you
want to be sure that there is no rotting infectious material in your mouth causing disease in other parts
of your body. I do not want people to live with untreated infections. You can treat many infections
with nutrition. But some cases of infections will not heal properly just with nutrition particularly in
the cases were the tooth is already damaged by dentistry with a large filling, crown or root canal. In
these cases you will want good nutrition in combination with homeopathic injections or surgery to
clean up and protect the area against infection. Tooth Extractions Because of Infections
Extracting teeth destabilizes the bite, weakens the jaw, and can lead to scar tissue formation. 24
 Teeth
are often extracted because of tooth infections, but the bone under the infected tooth is many times not
cleaned up after the extraction. This can then become a source of a focal infection and lead to chronic
pain such as hip and back pain along with migraine headaches. 25
 In my opinion, because of the
importance of having a functional bite, teeth should only be extracted as an absolute last resort when
medically necessary and it should not be a standard treatment for any sort of tooth infection.Dental Implants
The post of a dental implant allows a space for toxins to enter into the gum because the periodontal
ligament and gum tissue do not attach to the implant sufficiently to seal off that space. There is hardly
any evidence available regarding the long-term effects of titanium implants.
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        I am going to share with you the best of the best solutions that have rapidly induced healing in gum
tissues. There is no guarantee that these methods will work for you. And not all of this advice may be
suitable or accurate for someone with severe gum disease and concurrent loss of teeth. Gum disease is a disease of modern humans. Weston Price explains:
Many primitive peoples not only retain all of their teeth, many of them to an old age, but
also have a healthy flesh supporting these teeth. This has occurred in spite of the fact
that the primitives have not had dentists to remove the deposits and no means for doing
so for themselves. 3
Many ancient skulls found around the planet still have most or all of their teeth firmly rooted. So tooth
loss from gum disease was either rare or non-existent in our ancestors. Dental Plaque and Gum Disease
Plaque occurs when your body chemistry is out of balance. The plaque I am referring to is the buildup
of debris that sticks to your teeth in an unhealthy way. Particularly, cooked animal proteins that are
not fully digested seem to cause dental plaque. Calculus deposits are caused by a high level of blood calcium. 4
 The calcium level in your
bloodstream has to do with the type of calcium food sources you eat, as well as your body’s ability to
metabolize the calcium. Calculus appears when there is an excess of calcium in the blood compared
to the amount of phosphorus in the blood. 5
 Increased calculus deposits can be caused when the form
of calcium in your diet is not absorbable. Nonabsorbable calcium creates free calcium in your
bloodstream. What this means is that plaque is not the root cause of gum disease. Rather plaque appears on the teeth
when the body’s internal chemistry is out of synchronization. This is caused by a faulty diet, excess
sugar, incorrectly prepared whole grains and environmental stresses and toxins. Gum Disease, Bleeding, Swollen Gums and Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Pyorrhea is an advanced stage of gum disease in which ligaments and bones that support the teeth
become inflamed and infected. It is partially a result of the process whereby important nutrients are
not deposited into the gums because they are missing from the diet. When our body chemistry is out of
balance through the over consumption of sweet and processed foods, or the under consumption of
minerals, or a build-up of toxic material in the body, gum disease can result. Dr. Price explained:
Much of what we have thought of as so-called pyorrhea in which the bone is
progressively lost from around the teeth, thus allowing them to loosen, constitutes one of
the most common phases of the borrowing process. This tissue with its lowered defense
rapidly becomes infected and we think of the process largely in terms of that infection. A
part of the local process includes the deposit of so-called calculus and tartar about the
teeth. These contain toxic substances which greatly irritate the flesh, starting an
inflammatory reaction. Pyorrhea in the light of our newer knowledge is largely a
nutritional problem. 6
 (Emphasis added. ) According to Dr. Page, a calcium deficiency or excess phosphorus in the blood is the more specific
cause of gum disease. Pyorrhea, an inflamed condition of the gums, generally occurs when the glands are
malfunctioning, causing a high phosphorus level. By reducing the phosphorus to its
proper relation to calcium, inflammation can be eliminated. When the phosphorus level of the blood is too high in proportion to calcium, there will be free
phosphorus in the blood which can cause both the presence of calculus and irritated gums. When the
phosphorus level was reduced to be in balance with the level of calcium in the blood the irritation
(gingivitis) usually cleared up. 7
 Fat-soluble vitamin D has the effect of lowering blood phosphorous
and raising blood calcium. Vitamin D deficiency is responsible for problems with the hard areas
under the gums such as the alveolar bone which comprises the tooth socket. 8
Interestingly enough, Dr. Mellanby in his dog experiments found that fat-soluble vitamin A controlled
the process and development of gum tissues. If young dogs are fed diets deficient in vitamin A, gum
tissues can become swollen and overgrown. Once the gum tissue is swollen, microorganisms can be
found present. 9
 Vitamin A stimulates certain growth factors and perhaps this explains vitamin A’s
effect on gum tissues. A key strategy in your treatment of gum disease is to use both fat-soluble vitamin A for the soft tissues
and fat-soluble vitamin D for the harder tissues and bone. If you are leaning to the idea that fat-
soluble vitamin A is more important, then I would recommend eating liver. Gum disease is also connected with an overactive anterior pituitary gland. One of the roles of the
anterior pituitary gland is to produce growth hormones; this gland is balanced with testosterone or
estrogen. The lack of growth hormone production is therefore intimately connected with gum disease. Testosterone or estrogen can be increased by moderate exercise, making sure your weight is in yourideal range, a variety of herbal remedies, and avoiding alcohol. Gum Disease, Vitamin C, and Scurvy
Guinea pigs kept on a vitamin C-deficient diet which produces scurvy eventually show signs of gum
disease. Their teeth become elongated from the receding gums which become red and spongy. On the
same hand, successful reports of healing gum disease involve vitamin C supplementation such as with
camu camu berry. Other foods highly concentrated in vitamin C are amalaki berry, acerola cherry and
rose hips. Take as much as two teaspoons of powdered vitamin C-rich berries per day. Synthetic
vitamin C in the form of ascorbic acid may still be effective in healing gum disease, but it is unclear
as to how effective it will be. Two teaspoons of vitamin C-rich berries provides about 225
milligrams of vitamin C. For maintenance of gum health a much smaller dose should work. It is also
possible that a much smaller dose of natural vitamin C will work if there are not too many whole
grains in your diet. An early treatment for infantile scurvy was raw milk and raw meat. Both foods contain highly
digestible forms of phosphorous. These foods will also help heal gum disease. You do not have to eat
raw meat. Another option is meat cooked in bone broth stews. A highly concentrated form of herbal based vitamin C can be purchased at 
holisticdentalstore. comThe Amazing Blotting Technique and Healing Gum Disease Naturally
Forget about expensive gum disease surgery. The late dentist Joseph Phillips discovered a highly
effective treatment method for gum disease. He also has some remarkable comments on the causes of
gum disease. Instead of believing that gum disease results from buildup of tartar, Dr. Phillips was
convinced it was the other way around: tartar is actually the result of gum disease. 10
 Dr. Phillips went
as far as stating that, “The truth of the matter is that brushing and flossing causes periodontal disease. ”
As time goes on, Dr. Phillips believed that more brushing and flossing causes more gum disease. This
is because the normal motion of tooth brushing concentrates the tooth tartar at the gum line where it is
left to fester. The gum line area known as the gingival sulcus is always the dirtiest after brushing. 11
The irritating substances constantly contacting the gum tissues usually causes the gums to recede or
become inflamed over time. When this area is not cleaned carefully after brushing with blotting, or an
oral irrigator, then brushing will contribute to gum disease. How to Blot at Home
The blotting technique is so effective you can expect to see noticeable results within three weeks in a
high proportion of cases. Part of the blotting technique is to clean all of the soft tissue surfaces in your
mouth with a gum toothbrush. The complete technique is rather difficult to explain accurately in the
text without showing you a video, so I have created a free online resource with a video to show you
how to blot at home. If you want to learn how to blot at home, then please go to this website. www. curetoothdecay. com/blottingSea Salt for Your Gums
Dentist Robert Nara discovered that when treating gum disease in the military, rather than resort to
time-consuming gum surgery, if he just had his patients brush their teeth and rinse their mouths with a
sea salt solution, then their gum problems typically improved and were even cured. This work
eventually led him to write 
How to Become Dentally Self Sufficient. The premise of the book is that
good oral hygiene, including the use of oral irrigation and sea salt, will prevent or significantly
reduce most tooth and gum problems. The use of oral irrigating devices such as a Waterpik® is highly effective in treating gum disease. In
case it is not clear, an oral irrigator is a device that shoots a pressurized stream of water out of a
small nozzle that can clean around the teeth below the gum lines. Flossing does not reach these same
places. Irrigators are available in most drug stores. The most effective method for healing gum problems is to rinse your mouth with warm salt water
using an oral irrigator. Sea salt or equivalent high quality salt would be ideal for this; do not use
commercial table salt. Warm sea salt water used in an irrigating device is one of the best protections
against gum disease. I have heard claims that sea salt in the oral irrigator may shorten its life span. This could be true, but the benefits surely outweigh the cost. Alternatively a teaspoon or two of apple
cider vinegar diluted in the oral irrigator water can also help with gum health. Herbal liquids for gum
disease can also be used in the oral irrigator and injected deep into inflamed gum tissues. No More Bad Breath
Bad breath is many times caused by decaying food trapped below the gum line. Oral irrigating with
warm salt water or blotting will relieve or improve many cases of bad breath by removing the rotting
food particles. Use an oral irrigator according to the instructions provided. The nozzle tip of the irrigator is pointed
at the base of the tooth, and then the irrigator is run around the tooth. If there is pain or bleeding gums,
decrease the pressure. As your gums heal and strengthen this should go away quickly. The results from this process are gradual. Many people report healing of their gum tissues over a
period of a few weeks to a few months. Even though it takes time, the results are very satisfying. Herbal Treatments for Gum Disease
People have written that herbal treatments have done wonders for their gum problems. These
treatments may also help strengthen your teeth and the ligaments that hold the teeth in their sockets. Herbs that are excellent for healing teeth include:
White oak bark powder
—prevents the need for gum surgery and heals bleeding and infected gums. Myrrh gum powder
—heals gum infections. Herbal Tooth & Gum Powder
 
(the recipe is in chapter 8). This powder can be purchased at the
Holistic Dental Store (
www. holisticdentalstore. com
)
There are many other herbs that can help heal teeth and gums that are not mentioned here. Alternative
treatments like trigger point massage and acupressure can also help. Oil Pulling for your Teeth and Gums
Oil pulling is the simple but ancient technique of swishing oil in your mouth as a mouthwash. Use
about one tablespoon of organic oil. Coconut and sesame seed oil work well, and olive oil is another
option. Swish the oil around as long as you can. 10-20 minutes is ideal but it can be difficult to go that
long. Spit the oil out when you are done (not in your sink) and rinse your mouth well. The oil pulls out
toxins from your gum tissues and helps remove deeply embedded debris. This is a great treatment for
gum problems, bad breath, or to increase your overall oral health. Mercury and Your Gums
A common symptom of mercury toxicity is bleeding gums and loose teeth. 12Healing Gum Disease Program
Since scurvy and a vitamin C deficiency are easily caused by a diet heavy in whole grains, I
recommend being extremely careful with the use of grain bran and grain germ in your healing gum
disease diet. In addition to being alert to the toxic factors in whole grains, avoiding the toxic foods
mentioned in the previous chapters will help fight gum disease. If any of the supplemental foods
mentioned here are already in your diet, then you do not need to take them twice. When your gum
disease is gone, then pick and choose aspects of this program to your liking. 1-2 teaspoons of food-based vitamin C from concentrated sources such as camu camu berry,
acerola cherry, amalaki or rose hips for vitamin C. (concentrated vitamin c is available at:
holisticdentalstore. com
 ) 2 teaspoons of camu camu berry provides about 225 milligrams of
natural vitamin C. ¼ - ½ teaspoon 2-3 times per day for a teens and adults for a total of ½ – 1½ teaspoons per day
Blue Ice™ fermented cod liver oil (available at 
codliveroilshop. com
). This is to restore fat-
soluble vitamins A and D to the diet for gum health. Raw milk and/or raw meat (meat in stews is a second-best option). Avoid whole grains unless freshly ground, soured, and appropriately sifted to remove the bran
and germ. Use the blotting technique and/or an oral irrigator with warm water and sea salt at least twice
per day. (
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The text does not explicitly state a single main cause of gum disease, but it suggests that it is caused by an imbalance in the body's chemistry, possibly due to a faulty diet, excessive sugar consumption, or a buildup of toxic materials in the body.
What is the main cause of gum disease, according to the text?
The blotting technique is a method for cleaning the gum line and removing debris, and it is recommended to use it in combination with other treatments for gum disease.
What is the purpose of the "blotting" technique?
The text recommends using herbal treatments, nutritional support, and homeopathic injections to treat tooth infections, and in severe cases, surgery may be necessary.
What is the recommended treatment for a tooth infection?
The text recommends using herbal treatments, nutritional support, and homeopathic injections to treat tooth infections, and in severe cases, surgery may be necessary.
What is the recommended treatment for a tooth infection?
The text recommends using herbal treatments, nutritional support, and homeopathic injections to treat tooth infections, and in severe cases, surgery may be necessary.
What is the recommended treatment for a tooth infection?