Is Your Dentist Causing You More Harm Than Good?
Posted by admin on May 5, 2008
My dentist made me a King today - yes, I got another crown following a previous root canal. Sorry for the lame joke, but my old dentist used to say that. It was painless, but in the midst of the procedure (between the prep and the new crown) my wife and I found some disturbing information.
Did you know that you could be sensitive to the materials that are used in your dental procedures? My wife has had a long term illness that was undiagnosable, and eventually after seeing more than 20 doctors - including about 10 ER doctors, multiple specialists (cardiologist, endocrinologists, gynecologists, hormone & adrenal specialists, and perhaps others that I can’t recall), multiple lab tests (saliva tests, CAT scans, MRI’s, lots of blood work), we found that she had a neuro-toxin which was attacking her brain and causing a myriad of random and unrelated symptoms. So what does this have to do with dentistry? Well, the test that was used by a naturopathic doctor called Electro Dermal Screening was used in her diagnosis. Please don’t ask me how this machine works because I really don’t know. All that I know is that is has something to do with electrical impulses and your energy meridians (used in acupuncture). This test found a few things that were in my wife’s medical history that she had never mentioned such as TMJ and scars from a previous skin disorder. Of most importance, was this neuro-toxin issue which had it’s root in (of all things) DENTAL CEMENT.
It didn’t take long for her to put two and two together and realize that all of her symptoms had started a few weeks following a tooth extraction followed by a temporary bridge with dental cement. Even further, the bridge had to be re-cemented a few times because it became dislodged. So we were referred to a biological dentist, which is the dental version of a naturopathic MD. We found one of the best in the country, and the first part of the treatment was to send her blood to a lab to see which dental cement she was sensitive to so he could ensure that it was not used again.
Through this process, I have become a HUGE advocate of holistic / biological dentistry. Sadly, most insurance doesn’t cover this type of treatment, which isn’t a surprise (let’s get Michael Moore in office). If that doesn’t mean anything to you, then you need to watch the movie Sicko - it will blow you away.
To the average person, this may sound either hokey or scary, but I have lived through this “living hell” with my wife and now that she is detoxing from this stuff, she is doing much better. Your dentist may even discredit it, but not any dentist who is really in the know. I have to say I was a little concerned about having my crown cemented in today, but I have not had any such problems in the past to my knowledge, but of course, it could possibly explain some of my medical conditions. Once my wife is all better, I will get in to see this same dentist who can actually do testing on your teeth to see if there are any issues from past dental work.
Thank God for holistic dentistry and shame on the insurance companies for not investing wisely in their clients health. I have also learned that health starts in the mouth even with the basics of brushing, flossing, and teeth cleaning, but also cannot leave out things like looking at past dental work such as mercury fillings, or root canals. I will post later on mercury fillings, but I will say this - DO NOT have a general dentist try and remove mercury fillings; this MUST be done by an expert or it can lead to mercury poisoning.
DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor, dentist, or medical practitioner. I am just sharing from my personal experiences and what I have learned in my quest to help my wife recover from a horrible illness. Please consult a qualified medical professional if you need medical or dental care.
Can Holistic Dentistry Keep you healthier?
Posted by admin on Dec 4, 2007
For those unfamiliar with the term holistic dentistry, it refers to the philosophy of incorporating your dental care into your total wellness. Holistic Dental practitioners are concerned with not just your oral health care, but you as a complete individual. They are committed to educating patients and helping them understand the role that good oral health care plays in overall health. Interestingly enough, much of our health starts at the mouth - by what we put in our bodies, so that seems a logical place to start when seeking to maintain optimal health.
If you are interested in learning more about holistic dentistry, ask your dentist if he or she is a member of the Holistic Dental Association or search the Associations web site to find a local holistic dentist.
