Implant crowns are screwed on. How could OP cause it to fall off?   [End]
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The sensitivity that you experience when you inhale is most likely root exposure (I had the same experience). If your gums are red after brushing but not before, my guess is that you’re brushing too hard. Don’t apply pressure; just make light contact with the bristles at the gumline.   [End]
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If they eat more nutritious foods throughout the day, they probably won’t crave the sweets. That works for me, anyway.   [End]
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If you’re going to give them candy as an occasional treat, it’s best to give it to them as part of a meal (dessert), as opposed to as a separate snack, in order to minimize the number of ”acid attacks” that their teeth are exposed to. This holds true for other refined carbs, as well. Chocolate is a ”better” sweet where dental health is concerned. To be avoided are all hard, chewy, sticky, etc. candy, especially sour candy- very acidic.   [End]
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A lot of very respectable and knowledgeable people disagree with the fluoride ”conspiracy.” Like many other things, how it’s used is what determines whether it’s beneficial or detrimental to your health. Dr. Ellie Phillips is a prevention-minded dentist who believes in evidence-based dentistry. There is nothing ”dangerous” about her. She has made it her mission to help people, not harm them. Read her book Kiss Your Dentist Good-bye and you’ll see what I mean.   [End]
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Google ”Dr. Ellie Phillips”or ”Zellies”. You will learn a lot about the causes and prevention of dental decay.   [End]
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Does applying castor oil to the scalp help hair loss caused by androgenetic alopecia?   [End]
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I just read the chemical analysis of Perma-Gard food grade diatomaceous earth on their website and was alarmed to see that it has a high aluminum content, as well as a low lead content, among other things. I’ve been drinking silica-saturated water (your recipe) and also drinking a daily glass of water with 1 t. of DE mixed in. Now I’m a little worried that maybe this isn’t such a good idea. Your thoughts? Also, I’m curious about where you first heard about silica-saturated water; I haven’t found anything about it on the internet. Thanks a lot.   [End]
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How exactly do you use the oral irrigator? I know that improper use (pressure, position relative to gum line, etc.) of the oral irrigator can harm the gums and want to be sure that I use it properly. Thanks a lot.   [End]
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Do you open the capsule and apply the ubiquinol topically to the gums or do you swallow the capsule? Thanks again.   [End]
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What brand of COQ10 do you take? How much and how often? Thanks a lot.   [End]
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Can the jug of silica-saturated water be kept at room temperature? Thanks again.   [End]
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The DE that you recommend is Perma-Gard, isn’t it? I just checked their website and it appears that they’ve changed the name of the food-grade DE to ”Fossil Shell Flour”. Is this the product that you use? I couldn’t find any mention of human consumption of it on their website, just animal consumption. Thanks again for your help.   [End]
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I know that you’ve already explained your method for making silica-saturated water somewhere in the OP forum, but I’m not sure where the exact ”recipe” is. What’s the process if I want to use a one gallon jug? 1 tablespoon Permagard food-grade diatomaceous earth to 1 gallon of H2O, mix it up, and let it sit (how long until the H2O is saturated?) How often do you add more DE to the jug of H2O that is regularly refilled? Thanks a lot for your help.   [End]
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You don’t want to have a partial denture if you can avoid it. You will loss bone mass (alveolar bone resorption) wherever there is no tooth. Implants done properly are a good thing; nothing is as good as retaining healthy natural teeth, however. I have firsthand experience with this issue and have absolutely no regrets after having four teeth (lost due to dental trauma- I was hit by a car) replaced with dental implants twenty years ago. Prior to that I had a removable bridge for ten years and suffered significant bone loss because of the lack of teeth in the jaw bone. Regarding root c ...
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Is there any harm (loss of beneficial properties) in melting the coconut oil in the microwave for 20-30 seconds? I tried that and the coconut oil was not hot after it melted, so I’m assuming that the temperature is still low enough that the oil is not being ”damaged” in any way.   [End]
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When swishing with coconut oil, do you warm it up first so that it’s liquid? I tried once to start with a tablespoon of the solid coconut oil, but couldn’t tolerate it for more than a second or two.   [End]
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”As for the other poster recommending fluoride, I’d love to see the studies that conclude that fluoride helps strengthen teeth. The only thing I understand is clear about the effect of fluoride on teeth is that it weakens tooth enamel. Fluoride is a toxic gas, not an organic compound that provides any nourishment to the body.” The studies are out there; do a search and you’ll find them. Fluoride is a naturally occurring element found in tea, among other things. Fluoride helps strengthen dental enamel when used properly; how fluoride is used (topically vs. internally) and how much is use ...
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Instead of telling you to come back in six months when, presumably, the cavity will be big enough to fill, your dentist should have told to use xylitol and fluoride(see Zellies.com, Dr. Ellie Phillips’ website about oral care). Topical fluoride (the basic ACT fluoride rinse, for example, not ACT restoring mouthwash) combined with xylitol will promote the healing of cavities. Many people here are opposed to fluoride, however there are plenty of studies to prove that fluoride is effective in preventing and healing cavities. The key is in the proper use of fluoride; too much of a good thi ...
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Xylitol is effective in both reducing plaque and strengthening your teeth. Google ”Dr. Ellie Phillips” or go to Zellies.com to find out more. Dr. Phillips is a very reputable dentist who believes that less is more in dentistry and is very prevention oriented.   [End]
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You may have bought toasted sesame oil instead of regular sesame oil. I’m told that toasted sesame oil has a very unpleaant taste. I use Spectrum Naturals Organic Sesame Oil (unrefined) and it is very mild tasting.   [End]
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This is probably because it simulates chewing and chewing stimulates salivation.   [End]
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I experienced the same thing with Sesame Oil.   [End]
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What’s your regimen with COQ10 for gum recession? I’m interested in knowing the dose, frequency, and anything else that might be helpful. How long did you take COQ10 before you saw improvement? What kind of improvement did you see, etc.? Thanks a lot.   [End]
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Try MI Paste or MI Paste Plus. The research comes out of Australia, so I’m sure that the product is available there.   [End]
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According to the MI Paste website (a remineralizing product), you can’t replace the enamel that has eroded, but you can remineralize the remaining enamel to prevent further problems and reduce sensitivity.   [End]
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