WITHOUT PREJUDICE
Self-dentistry is something I've looked into because of 'adverse experiences' that I've had with those in the profession. Those of you who experience problems that are on the cusp of ENT or DENTIST might find yourself being passed mercilessly between a lazy ENT and a lazy dentist who will typically swear there to be no relationship between sinuses and teeth. I would hardly suggest anyone go to a dentist EVER. Consider the story of a girl that went to dentists EVERY six months and then still found herself suffering from agonizing cavities. There are probably decent dentists out there. But many are money-oriented only or they are simply not that well educated beyond the simple procedural-efficiency. Risk vs. efficiency vs. monetary.
TEETH CAN HEAL
There is ample evidence that teeth can heal from cavities much like skin can heal from cuts. However, if you fail to provide the ample materials to rebuild, how can you expect it to do so? (
There are stem cells in the teeth!)
Dentists may say "Wait until the cavity gets worse so we can fill it." Does it not inure to more money for them and less risk to just pull the tooth and more money for them than to tell you to brush with chlorophyll to stop it. What if you could not only stop the cavity from 'growing' but also cause the tooth to rebuild?
OIL OF CLOVES & ORAL PAIN KILLERS
First and foremost one of the best pain killers is oil of cloves (aka Eugenol). Benzocaine has a certain amount of effectiveness, but oil of cloves is really suitable for the intense pain. Eugenol can typically be found at a pharmacy. I'd say definitely have some on hand.
FILL YOUR OWN CAVITIES?
Fillings, if you have an area that is beginning to be marked by cavities its possible not only to clean it yourself but also to fill it with composite material. I am not suggesting that you do this without ample knowledge. Take a look at
Oromedia's publication on Dental Self Sufficiency. The kicker is the area should be clean and/or adequatly treated with anti-pathogen agents (Oil of Oregano) if its going to be filled. Perhaps you might have to buy your own dental drill or something?
TOOTH POWDERS, RYE FLAKES AND CHLOROPHYLL
If you recall the movies showing 1700s life, people were shown cleaning their teeth with plant sprigs. Well there is wisdom to this. One thing that synthetic flouride may do is reinforce the teeth but at the same time, deplete the gums of trace minerals thereby strengthening the teeth but weakening the foundation. Rye flakes, rye sprigs are a source for natural flouride. Using Peelu Tooth Powder, tooth powders and/or chlorophyll apparently can stop tooth decay and help reverse it. Apparently, teeth can be packed with calcium powders to promote repair and reversal of caries.
As for cleaning the rot/decay away a dentist may still be needed. However, from what I've gathered since dentists are in a hurry they use drills at higher speeds which do more damage to the tooth than otherwise and also tends to bring the requirement for pain killers. However, drills run at slower speeds dont create so much heat nor do they require pain killers (unless you are working deep down near the root of the tooth).
Oil of orgeno has to absolutely crucial to eliminating infections from the mouth/gums. My experiences, the experiences of others show that oil of oregano can remove all bacterial infection from the mouth. However, it is important to balance that with probiotics such as unflavored yogurt with active cultures.
Also, it may be that plaque is there as a barrier against decay when the teeth start to wear away. Brushing with nylon bristles can serve to remove the protective barrier and the soft spots thereby exposing the decay to open air or foodstuffs that may be acidic and cause pain.
I'm not making any great claims here necessarily. I'm just sharing information with the hopes that ones health and survival during the coming time will be enhanced by better knowledge of oral health care. I hope to avoid dentists as much as possible.
Things worth looking up:
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Dental Regeneration (article)
* Oil of oregano (Vitamin worlds is very potent; GNC's is much weaker; GNCs would be more suitable for children..VW's could be 'cut' with olive oil)
* Oil of cloves (aka Eugenol) see your local pharmacy
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Rye flakes
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Peelu tooth powder
* Temparin or dentemp (you can do our own filings as an emergency until you see a dentists or of properly prepared dental areas)
* Dental first aid kit (good to have around!)
* Oramedia's publications and
products
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Herbal care of teeth (article)
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Various related articles