It really started back in the 60s when my well-meaning parents enforced a regimen of orthodontia on me to correct some crooked teeth and an habitual underbite (probably some passive aggression on my part)... What got started was a grand haven for all sorts of bacteria that could hang out in all the new hiding places, safely away from the violent and deadly intrusions of a tooth brush. Compounding that with a bad case of what was called "trench mouth" back in the day, Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis nowadays, which led to a strep infection, and the trap for lifelong problems with this was laid.

I didn't help matters any by being somewhat lackadaisical with my mouth care, and although I did brush at least once daily, with my history, I should have been at least doubling that, as well as thoroughly flossing, and using some sort of disinfectant.

Nonetheless, years rolled by and by the time I was over 40, the dentist was pointing out a dying tooth and threatened teeth due to periodontal disease in X-rays. An extensive "debraidment" was ordered, where the dentist basically rips up your gums to get at deep- seated placque below the gum line, and that was a wakeup call for me.

The dentist did say that given my history, I probably shouldn't have any teeth at all, attributing my luck to a good diet and nutrition, which I always have made a priority.

It was around this time that I discovered the Therapeutic Tooth Gel developed by Dr. Yury Kronn, and used it during the six weeks I was undergoing the debraidment. The dentist was amazed by my quick recovery times, and I was, too, and became a convert.

After the product was no longer available, I delved into further research and discovered Tooth Soap. The theory behind it is that what basically must be done for effective mouth care, is to get the teeth clean. A clean environment discourages bacterial growth, and thus keeps placque from building up which would lead to gingivitis and periodontal disease. The Tooth Soap people go on to say that commercial toothpastes have several things wrong them. One is that the glycerin used in nearly all toothpastes has the effect of coating the teeth and gums, essentially trapping bacteria and viruses. Secondly, the "scrubbing agents" in the toothpastes wear away the precious outer enamel of the teeth, making them more vulnerable to bacterial attack.

Coming from the Natural Healing school of though, if you take away the stressors that are the cause of the malady, the body will heal itself. In this case, they're saying that toothpastes are the cause of most tooth and gum disorders.

I decided to try it, and it was definitely different! The brown glass jar I received contained shredded soap. Mild castile soap, actually, and you're supposed to put a couple of shreds on your toothbrush and then go to work for a couple of minutes scrubbing the crap off your teeth. Very quickly my mouth was full of suds, and although the mint flavor cut the soapy taste a little, it was still pretty hard to take at first. I found, though, after a few uses, that the taste subsided and I really looked forward to how very clean my teeth felt. They looked clean, too, and some minor gum inflammation I had disappeared. I would highly recommend checking out their website, and reading up on this theory. With your first order, they send along the Tooth Soap book, "Perfect Prescription," and it's quite an eye-opener.

Very lately, I've been trying out OraMD's essential oil formula. It's a powerful and powerful-tasting combination of peppermint, spearmint and almond essential oils. Two drops on your tooth brush is all you do, twice a day. I noticed an immediate result after only three uses. My gums tightened up and looked less red.

The bottom line with all of this is that there are plenty of excellent alternatives to traditional sugar-chalk toothpastes that can end up being harmful and very expensive when you have to call in a professional.



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Posted by Boyd Martin to Subtle Energy Solutions Blog at 4/04/2006 09:07:00 PM