22. Why Biologic Dentistry?
September 17, 2022
By definition, biological dentistry follows the philosophy and approach of German Biological Medicine in dealing with any particular dental barriers to optimal health. Dental situations are viewed in the context of a person’s total toxic burden. The state of the patient’s biological terrain must be addressed. After all, the terrain – the extracellular matrix – is what guides the body’s self-regulating abilities.
If the terrain is ignored, long-term healing after amalgam removal, root canal extraction or cavitation clean-out will happen only by sheer luck.
The terrain, as they say, is everything. And nurturing its health is key to biological medicine and dentistry.
https://iabdm.org/education/articles/why-is-it-called-biological-dentistry-anyway/
Recently I had been experiencing some mouth pain, I went to a local Dentist and his recommendations were less than desirable. In true me like fashion, I started learning and looking for better, holistic options. After listening to a podcast by DDS Dr Rouzita R. hosted by Dr. Mark Hyman I decided to call her office and set up an online consultation.
This was an enlightening experience. Taking a holistic approach involved supporting the body as it heals rather than drill and fill and pull and poison.
Dr Rashtian suggested: 1. get a cone beam CT scan to check the health of each tooth root in the mouth 2. find a dentist who uses ozone therapy 3. use an IAOMT and SMART certified dentist to remove all the amalgam from my mouth 4. avoid root canals at all cost if possible
Dr. Rouzita Rashtian, DDS
Your mouth is a part of the body that is often overlooked as the gateway to health problems. By educating ourselves, we can make better choices that will impact our health right now—and for years to come.
The toxicity of root canals was disclosed by Mayo’s Clinic and Dr. Weston Price jointly back in about 1910. Close to a century ago. Price’s textbook on root canals, published in 1922, upset the dental associations at that time, and still does today. The American Dental Association (ADA), denies his findings and claims that they have proven root canals to be safe; however, no published data from the ADA is available to confirm this statement. Statements, but no actual research.
These 5 strains are particularly dangerous in the oral microbiome:
Capnocytophaga ochracea
Fusobacterium nucleatum
Gemella morbillorum
Leptotrichia buccalis
Porphyromonas gingivalis
https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/dentistry/root-canal-dangers/
Taking a natural approach to dental work.
Your saliva pH and the types of micro and macronutrients you consume greatly affect your oral and systemic health.
Why Saliva pH Matters
Like your gut and skin, your mouth has a unique microbial community. A balanced oral microbiome is essential for maintaining oral health, and low salivary pH (too acidic) can lead to perturbance of the function and composition of the oral microbiome, causing dysbiosis and a higher risk of oral disease. 5
How to neutralize your diet for oral health
The good news is that there are plenty of foods that are nutrient-dense and neutralizing—a winning combination when eating for oral and whole health.
5 Vitamins and Minerals Your Mouth Needs
Calcium Calcium is well-known for its bone health-supporting functions. But this vital mineral is also important for the health of your teeth, which are similar to but not actually bone. Enamel, the outer layer of your teeth and the hardest substance in your body, depends on calcium to keep it strong and to protect the more vulnerable layers underneath. Your jaw, however, is made of bone and relies on sufficient calcium levels for its structural integrity. While milk-based foods like yogurt and cheese are calcium-rich, there are plenty of plant-based options, such as broccoli, lentils, peas, beans, seeds, and dark leafy greens.
Vitamin D Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption and supporting bone mineral density. Your body naturally makes vitamin D when exposed to sunlight, but it can also be found in mushrooms, fortified milk, tofu, and fatty fish.
Phosphorous Phosphorous is also an important mineral that helps the body absorb and use calcium. It strengthens teeth and is necessary to rebuild tooth enamel. Incorporate foods like eggs, legumes, sunflower seeds, yogurt, cottage cheese, Brazil nuts, and whole grains into your diet for a sufficient supply of phosphorous.
Vitamin A Vitamin A is essential for immune function and supports saliva production and mucus membrane health. Dry mouth, a result of low saliva production increases your risk of tooth decay and bad breath. Foods like eggs, carrots, and sweet potatoes are high in vitamin A.
Vitamin C Vitamin C helps keep the connective tissue in your gums strong and healthy, which supports keeping your teeth in place. Vitamin C deficiencies have been linked to bleeding gums and gum disease. Vitamin C-rich foods include broccoli, kale, sweet potatoes, and citrus. 6
And Don’t Forget to Drink to Your Health Water is the best beverage you can drink for your oral health and whole health. It is pH neutral, sugar-free, dilutes acids, supports healthy saliva production, helps fight morning breath, and rinses away leftover food residue that cavity-causing bacteria love. Now that is something to cheers to! viomehq.sjv.io/MWNRG-TEETH