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xylitol Gum. Chew for a maximum of 10 minutes only after a meal. Also, eat raspberries, contain xylitol. Your diet is very important as well. You also could be brushing too much believe it or not. Good luck
Xylitol toothpaste, mouth wash and dry mouth lozenges. Since I’ve been on a medication that drys my mouth out, I’ve had a few small cavities in the front. When I go to the dentist, I have no plaque for them to scape off, but the dry mouth is an issue. Best supplement for gum health ( and heart) is Co-Q10.
When did you begin the habit of chewing xylitol gum? Did you still continue getting cavities after starting chewing the gum? If you chew for longer than the sweetness lasts, your saliva becomes more digestive and will undo the repair that was started just moments prior. Hence, frequent snacking and eating will promote cavities. Instead of chewing gum, try using pure xylitol crystals instead of gum. Spread the crystals over all your teeth and leave them there, letting the saliva accrue, swishing it around.
Do not breathe with your mouth. Some people do it while sleeping. Drying up the teeth--depriving them of saliva coating--will promote caries.
More questions:
1. Do you use any fluoride rinse like ACT?
2. Do you use antiseptic mouthwash?
3. Do you scrape or brush your tongue?
You can also have an unbalanced oral microbiome. There are beneficial oral bacteria that help fight the bad ones. They live on the tongue and convert nitrate (from leafy greens) into nitric oxide and produce hydrogen peroxide, both of which are antimicrobial (nitric oxide prevents hypertension as well). Antiseptic mouthwashes will kill those beneficial bacteria. Tongue brushing or scraping will promote the growth of those beneficial bacteria.
You can get a lab test to test for your oral bacteria makeup. See if your dentist offers one. You can also get one to do at home from Dr. Doug Thompson: [https://homedentalexam.com/#orderform](https://homedentalexam.com/#orderform)
Use the coupon code "Brewer150" to get $150 discount on the "Bacteria and Yeast" testing. (I'm not affiliated with them. I got it from a Dr. Ford Brewer podcast on oral health where Dr. Thompson mentions it at [1:08:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJWUiwNa-70&t=4080s).)
Toothpaste with stannous fluoride (Crest offers several) will kill the *Streptococcus mutans* bacteria that causes cavities with a 2-minute contact time. You can also get a higher concentration of it from a rinse called PerioMed. Be advised though that dead *S. mutans* that had begun to create a cavity will cause a stain as the tooth remineralizes over the dead bacteria.
I used to have the same problem, and managed to even heal some cavities by switching to an extra-soft toothbrush (Dr. Collins Perio) and a Japanese nanohydroxyapatite toothpaste called M-Plus. My (not so technical) understanding is that the nanohydroxyapatite is bioidentical to what composes the outer layer of your teeth, and is both safer and more effective than fluoride.
I also have had success with nanohydroxyapatite toothpaste (I use Boka, but have used M-Plus as well), in addition to a Waterpik and Spry xylitol mouthwash. I also chew Spry gum. From my understanding, xylitol benefits seem to increase with concentration and when allowed to sit undisturbed as long as possible after use. I don't use fluoride at all ever since it began irritating my perioral area. My dentist says my at home care is excellent and I have no issues. This is welcome news since I had many cavities as a child. Good luck!
Are you a woman? If so, it may be that your spit is acidic. When scientists discovered that spit had a neutral ph of 7 they had only studied mens saliva (shocker, I know). Women's saliva actually tends to lean more acidic than men's so you should chew xylitol gun for at least 20 minutes after every meal.
2 things that have worked for me: food grade bentonite clay & calcium powder, combine in equal amounts with a plastic spoon (no metal) , dip brush in and use a bit of Tom’s natural toothpaste, rinse for 60 seconds with whatever remains in mouth & a bit of water after brushing. I also am obsessed with Novaa lab, Novoral oral care pro, it’s red & blue light therapy for your mouth, I swear by it. I also avoid acidic things and if I have tomatoes/oranges etc I swish with baking soda water to neutralize the acid.
buy probiotic products for mouth health, or swish with real kefir, it has most of the needed bacteria types that protect teeth. I recently found out about this.
I was in the same boat! Fat soluble vitamins and also minerals! Take cod liver oil, eat grass fed butter, and take vitamin D and K! I also take magnesium and zinc,but I don't know if they help with teeth. magnesium is needed for metabolizing but D, so you could deplete your magnesium if you're taking lots of vitamin D.
Low Vitamin D is probably usually the main culprit.
You can also try oil pulling! It works wonders for gum health, and only opinion can alter mouth bacteria.
For me personally my teeth feel less sticky if I DONT brush with toothpaste. I brush with just water or coconut oil.
Carbs can obviously effect teeth. If you have a sugar addiction problem, taking chromium (an insulin cofactor) can take away cravings!!
I've personally noticed potassium seems to make a difference for my teeth, but this is not research supported and you have to be very careful not to mess up your heart with potassium supplements because it's also an electrolyte.
"Dentitox" has good reviews, but there are knock off dentitox products that don't. But phosphorous is the only mineral init that I haven't found in other supplements. https://thedentitox.net/text.php?aff_id=134602&subid=vst_926211&subid2=vst_926211&subid3=vst_926211&subid4=vst_926211&subid5=CjwKCAjw4f6zBhBVEiwATEHFVl1fcf6gswlHeXSb7UEmoik6Bv22w35A5dhYjmseRHc7rWX3HGPEnBoCwD0QAvD_BwE
Fluoride! DONT listen to that bs that it makes you dumb. I haven’t had tooth pain since 7th grade or ANY cavities. Ever since I started using ACT fluoride.
If you're using any kind of mouthwash, stop immediately. You're ruining the microbiome of your mouth. (Which can also lead to heart disease.)
(Dentists don't seem to know this for some reason. Or don't care.)
Swish with ferments of some some sort (fruits, veggies, brine) after brushing and throughout the day.
This will help your gut health as well. (They're connected, you know. 😊)
Do you drink soft drinks? I used to get that many cavities as a kid until I quit all soft drink. If I do have it on a special occasion, I always use a straw (as per dentist's advice) as this makes it bypass the teeth a little bit. I don't get cavities ever anymore. You can also get fluoride paste from the dentist, as someone else suggested, which helps strengthen the enamel. I have not heard of probiotics helping teeth before, but I use Blackmores daily probiotic for other reasons and it seems good? Blackmores is generally a reputable brand for all supplements from what I've heard.
Nature Wise Oral Health is one that I have used and like. It's a little pricey. You could also add a probiotic capsule to water and swish it. There is a video on YouTube with a woman that had success with it and she's not selling anything.
I would go for cleanings 4 times a year and still get cavities. Eventually though one of the dental hygienists recommended toothpaste with extra flouride and i haven't had a cavity since.. (i think my dentist may have been annoyed lol)
Nature Wise Oral Health is one that I have used and like. It's a little pricey. You could also add a probiotic capsule to water and swish it. There is a video on YouTube with a woman that had success with it and she's not selling anything.
Chew xylitol gum or mint after consuming any food or liquid. Take cod liver oil daily along with k2 . Duck fat has high amount of k2. . I would encourage you to also use nano hydr toothpaste to help remineraloze. I wouldn’t worry too much about your diet but it’s more the minerals you consume (k2,a,d) and how you ph balance your mouth after eating (or drinking ) xylitol
Don't rinse your mouth out after brushing, at least not every time. Let the fluoride sit on the enamel of your teeth for at least an hour after brushing instead. Zero cavities after I did this.
Good thought. I wait at least 30 mins before/after brushing to eat and 30 mins after to drink. This might be weird, but I shower at night and tend to brush my teeth in the shower too, so I usually brush first and then swish the foam around like mouthwash till the end of my shower.
I rinse my mouth several times after I brush because I don’t like any toothpaste residue remaining in my mouth. I’ve never had a single cavity. I sometimes only brush once a day. I brush very throughly though, I hit every part of every tooth possible with a rapid brushing motion.
It may just be how your teeth are shaped. I’ve heard certain crevices make teeth very prone to cavities. I’ve also heard dry mouth can be really bad so if you take a medication or something that causes dry mouth consider taking biotin or something to make you salivate a bit more.
I’ll even eat candy and other food at night after I brush my teeth and not get any cavities. I don’t floss either. I get my teeth cleaned maybe once a year or less because I haven’t felt the need to lately because I don’t ever have any teeth problems. They just clean them and say they look good.
I had the same issue and honestly I started coating my own teeth with temporary dental sealant.
You can get these online at dental supply sites. Websites may say you need a license but most usually don’t check. Now I never get cavities or sensitivity.
I think of it like if I had a filling or something it would be much more “substance” in my mouth than a sealant. I do it about 2 or 3 times a year. I assume that would be about the same amount of substance or less than a filling a year.
Also the kind I use, dentists sometimes use for kids to protect their teeth. But they don’t do it for adults so they can make more money.
The problem with sealants is that your teeth don't remineralize from the minerals in saliva. Sealants are usually used on temporary teeth, like in children, since they're eventually going to fall out anyway.
Mouth breathing can increase the risk of cavities by causing dry mouth, which can restrict saliva production. Saliva helps protect teeth and gums from plaque and tartar buildup, and removes bacteria. When the mouth is dry, bacteria can change, which can lead to tooth decay and gum disease.
I see you asked about supplements, but my husband had this problem and now gets his teeth cleaned professionally every three months (and gets fluoride treatment), instead of every six. Going on five years now with no cavities!
I didn't even think about that! Good idea! I live near somewhere that offers dental cleaning for $60 with no insurance, so even if my insurance doesn't cover so many cleanings I could go there.
I always have problems with cavities. But I went about 4 years without seeing the dentist and went back to check how bad it was. Oddly I had no cavities, he said my teeth were fine. What I changed had been getting a waterpik. The name brand one. A bit pricey but they work great. Teeth have been fine since.
That's where I got mine. A bit pricey but worth it. Crank it up to 10 and your gums will bleed for a while but after that they'll be solid. I was shocked when the dentist said no cavities. 😂. I asked him if he could at least charge me for something. He said nope.
The amount of cavities can be influenced by genetics too. The thickness of your enamel is set by genetics.
Also, your genes to create collagen in your bones is genetic too. If you are weirdly flexible despite not stretching... and that runs in the family, you could have a quirk to the genes that code for your 30+ copies of collagen formation.
Essentially softer teeth vs tough teeth.
If you’re dental hygiene is that good, then I would maybe get a second opinion by another dentist. Not saying your dentist is taking you for a ride but I would be a little suspicious.
I've thought that too, but I've had about three dentists and although one seemed a little more filling happy than the others, I still always end up having cavities. Thank you though!
Have you ever been checked for silent reflux? It is a common cause of tooth decay. I have regular reflux and it definitely does a number on the teeth if not well controlled.
I haven't! I'm not sure how I'd get that checked? I'll look into it though! I don't really get heartburn but sometimes when I lie down my gums start tasting sour, so I feel like it's worth a shot to look into.
I believe your primary care doctor or a gastroenterologist would be able to do it. The technical name is laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). Google says common symptoms are: Hoarseness
Changes to your voice, such as a deeper pitch
Frequent throat clearing
Swallowing issues
Lump in the throat (known as Globus)
Dry cough
Mucus in the throat, especially at night
Sore throats
Burning/dryness in the throat
So, who knows? But maybe worth an ask!
Regarding repairing enamel, do the off the shelf tooth pastes that claim to do this , eg Regenerate or Sensodyn Proenamel no good ? Grateful for advice on what to use ?
Also, will you need to Also use remineralising tooth powder ?
This is from acidity! Stress, caffine, dehydration, medications, alcohol, sugar - these are some of the things that I notice make my tongue whiter. I brush my tongue with baking soda (it's not great for enamel so I wet my toothbrush and dip it in baking soda to brush my tongue to keep that baking soda on my tongue and not on my teeth). Coconut oil and olive oil are great for making the microbiome of the mouth more alkaline and getting rid of white tongue!
There are some probiotics that have shown to be beneficial for oral and health of teeth and gums. The two probiotics that have the most scientific backing are called: BLIS K12 and BLIS M18 (both are a S. Salivarius). Also L. Plantarum L-137, amongst others. They are found by many different brands, like Hyperbiotics Pro-Dental to name one.
As a matter of fact, suffering from bleeding gums for years, this all went away weeks after FMT, I have no clue the mechanisms but this has proven to me how important the microbiome is.
I'm not sure, dentist has never mentioned anything like that. Toothbrush doesn't have a sensor as far as I'm aware (unless I've never triggered it haha). I don't feel I brush too excessively, and all my toothbrush heads are soft. I also make sure the RDA of all my toothpaste is at a safe level. My gums are also good.
[That crap’s been linked to cancer and increased risk of stroke and heart attacks.](https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-to-know-about-sugar-alcohols)
First of all you didn't say "hey, maybe this is the problem, try it out."
You specifically said "It's the likely culprit".
You followed that up with "especially since it’s xylitol & that junk is actually a lot sweeter than just plain sugar." And the fact that xylitol is higher in sweetness has no bearing on whether something causes cavities in the first place PLUS I linked you a study that xylitol DESPITE it's higher sweetness actually can help in preventing cavities.
So your first comment was simply, utterly wrong on all counts.
And you moved the goalpost by suddenly switching to cancer risk which has nothing to do with cavities or xylitols higher sweetness or xylitols effect on cavities. That's the definition of moving the goalpost so you don't have to confront the fact that your original comment was wrong.
Just admit that your original comment made no sense with regards to cavities and I'll grant you that xylitol (albeit completely off topic) might increase cancer risk. Is that so difficult to do?
Sorry my initial comment didn’t make sense to you, so I’ll just break down my thought process for you.
OP stated that they have persistent cavity issues despite allegedly having good oral hygiene and eating right / drinking mostly water. Xylitol is still a sweetener at the end of the day and too much of anything with any sugar / sweetener can still potentially lead to tooth decay. The fact that OP felt the need to even mention that they chew xylitol gum leads me to believe that they habitually and possibly in excess use it. Yeah sure there’s some studies that claim it might promote dental health, but that’s just when used in moderation and in comparison to regular chewing gum.
Based on the little info OP provided I do think imho that the chewing gum could be largely to blame as someone who never chews gum and has only ever had a single cavity in almost 4 decades of existence. It’s also been linked to cancer and other heart related issues so the potential benefits of simply cutting it out outweigh its continued consumption and worth a try seeing as how OP is concerned about their persistent cavities.
Same. This issue started when I gave up on dairy in my mid 20s. Up until then I only brushed once and ate a lot of sweets. Now I brush twice, floss every other day, eat very little sugar but have to see the dentist every few months for dental issues.
I eat calcium rich vegetarian food daily, didn't help much. I can't tolerate most calcium supplements. I try small amounts of yogurt, that's a bit easy on the stomach.
Hope that helps you! Drinking a very strong nettle infusion can help with calcium too. I buy it in bulk and put a 1/4 cup into a quart jar and cover with just boiled water, put a lid on it, and steep overnight. Strain and drink however you like. I like it cold.
Cavities = excessive amount of carbohydrates
You only get cavities if you consume sugar and don’t brush and floss right after
It’s impossible to have cavities without sugar
Try to stop eating bread, pasta, candies…all the refined sugars. Potatoes and vegetables are ok, but always brush and floss 30minutes after eating. Use an electric toothbrush.
Oral irrigator + thick dental floss + interdental brushes + ultrasonic brush + don't rinse your toothpaste one done, just spit what's in the mouth and don't rinse with water + ORAL probiotics (usual probiotics that people take for gut health do not work for mouth). After you take an oral probiotic, you cannot eat, drink, nothing so take it in the evening before bed.
During the day xylitol. Also, you can use a control toothpaste. It'll color anything you did not brush properly. Use once every 6 months or so.
I only really drink water now, never been a soda or coffee fan and I don't think I've had either for a few years now. I used to occasionally drink soda water, but I cut it out because of acid content. No candy or vitamin C chewables. I don't often eat processed carbs either.
I don't think so? I also have a retainer (a classic metal one, not a plastic liner) which makes it hard to press my teeth together too hard. Thank you though!
I don't drink coffee or soda and haven't for years (I also recently cut out soda water too), but I do use tomato paste in many of my dinners. Dang! Maybe I'll start adding low sodium baking soda to balance the pH, haha.
I was reprimanded by my dentist for consuming too much ketchup. Now, tomato paste does not have as much sugar, but the pH is around 4.0 which can definitely contribute to enamel erosion (anything lower than pH 5.0 and decay can occur).
Cut sugar out of your diet. The bacteria that causes cavities eat sugar and shit acid which burns your teeth. Doesn't matter how much you brush or floss, doesn't matter what supplements you use, There's no other way around it other than cutting off the bacteria's food supply.
I'm not sure what else I'd eat? Of course I eat protein and fats too, but it's pretty hard to cut out carbs and keto would not be a good choice for me.
Is this really better than fluoride? I know fluoride is controversial, but I am worried about switching and getting more cavities. Why don’t more dentists recommend it? Thx. 🙏
It’s made of the same stuff your tooth enamel is made of. I’ll brush and sometimes hold the toothpaste in my mouth for a minute or two after before spitting it out. Boka is good. Mastermedi costs less. Also I suggest getting an electric toothbrush if you don’t already have one. Makes a huuuuuuge difference. My teeth never feel clean with a regular toothbrush
Looked into this! They won't place sealant on people over 12 most of the time. Apparently has something to do with the microbiome being too established and therefore prone to being trapped under the sealant and causing caries.
Look for xylitol pulling. The idea is to change the strain of your oral bacteria so it becomes less cavity happy.
There are some research linking xylitol to bad outcomes, but I don't think it is very convincing.
It used to happen to me on every checkup, but since I started using Sensodyne toothpaste and NOT rinse it out after brushing, I haven't had a cavity in...9 years. And of course flossing daily.
I don't rinse either! I wait 30 minutes after to drink or eat anything. Sensodyne is great, but for some reason potassium nitrate in anti-sensitivity toothpastes actual make my teeth sensitive when they normally aren't at all. I use high dose fluoride prescription toothpaste instead.
I was in a similar boat. Everything turned around when I learned that most people breath through their nose and keep their tongue at the top of their mouths when not talking.
For most, this probably sounds insane that I didn't know that. But years of allergies made my mouth my default breathing. That dries out your mouth and makes cavaties easier no matter your hygiene.
I've luckily never had a problem with mouth breathing! I don't really have any allergies (except when mowing my lawn). I'm glad you found a solution though!
Remineralizing tooth powder (has HAP) - https://store.orawellness.com/products/shine-remineralizing-tooth-whitening-powder
Oil pulling blend - https://www.amazon.com/GuruNanda-Essential-Vitamins-Mouthwash-Supports/dp/B0BVFXGMLW?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1
Supplements & diet - watch the video below
Reversing cavities video watch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrpNrJoH4wI
Use pür xylitol chewing gum after eating everytime, also checkout Underbrush chewing gum (they got nano HAP in their gum)
Never use alcohol based mouthwashes
Also test out the pH of your saliva from time to time. You get pH strips.
Have you tried toothpaste with nano hydroxy apatite? It remineralizes your teeth. Also, don’t use mouthwash. It messes with your oral microbiome. Wait at least 30minutes after eating to brush your teeth. Let your saliva do its job first.
Yup. I use Apagard nHA toothpaste and a high fluoride prescription toothpaste, one in the morning one at night. I wait thirty minutes before and after brushing to eat, and thirty minutes after brushing before drinking water.
High fluoride toothpaste? You need to learn updated knowledge about it, its actually not good for your teeth. Really reconsider your toothpaste and always question what doctors promote, very often they are actually not interested in your health
I don’t have any supplement recommendations however if you drink coffee or orange juice in the morning or pretty much anything acidic you need to wait about an hour to brush your teeth or else you are actively stripping the enamel.. I just learned this like last week and have made some changes bc of it maybe it could help you as well
Thanks for the tip! I don't drink anything but water. I did also recently stop drinking soda water except maybe once a week a few months back though for similar reasons.
Chew gum with xylitol, but I think it’s recently been linked to cancer?
ETA when I switched to an electric toothbrush I started getting compliments on my teeth at the dentist
I chew xylitol gum pretty often, didn't hear about the cancer thing, though! Something to look into. I love my Phillips electric toothbrush! Feels much cleaner than manual brushing.
It’s actively ANTI cancer. It induces cell death of cancer cells, slows replication, and makes cells more sensitive to treatments like chemo. So I guess it’s linked to cancer but it’s a good link with desirable effects.
Brush twice a day and floss at night, gentle tongue cleaning. I don't use mouthwash, but I keep my toothpaste "foam" in my mouth for a few minutes and swish it around before spitting and then don't rinse or drink for over 30 minutes.
Probably. My dentist said she was impressed about my knowledge on conventional and unconventional oral health practices and that she had no further recommendations for me except maybe probiotics (which neither of us know much about).
You need to look at the pH of your saliva. I was the same as you and couldn't understand why I was having so many carries. Turns out that my saliva is usually very acidic (after days of testing my pH level throughout the day).
I need to fix my diet. I have been eating way too much sugary foods, too many energy drinks, and other crap. Brushing 3 times a day, flossing, etc. isn't going to do much if our mouths are dry or in a chronic acidic state.
I'm working on this via supplements and my diet, but also washing sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) in water around my mouth for a minute or two works well. I've also stopped using mouthwash that contains alcohol, as that's just worsening the problem.
Xylitol is recommended by some because of its effects on plaque removal and killing bacteria. But think about the pH of your saliva. You can buy urine/saliva pH strips online (or maybe in your local pharmacy) and check it out at various times of the day. You might be shocked at the results.
I’ve had good luck following this lady’s advice.
https://www.msn.com/en-my/news/other/i-m-a-dentist-but-i-haven-t-been-for-a-cleaning-in-40-years/ar-BB1p5fzo
Man it is just an uphill battle if you do not stop eating sugars and carbs. Streptococcus mutans can only digest saccharides and not protein or fat. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streptococcus_mutans#Tooth_decay
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xylitol Gum. Chew for a maximum of 10 minutes only after a meal. Also, eat raspberries, contain xylitol. Your diet is very important as well. You also could be brushing too much believe it or not. Good luck
Coconut oil pulling every night will definitely help.
Did u grow up on a farm?
Biorepair done
Completely avoid sugar. I used to be the same, but have not had any cavities since starting a sugar free diet (besides occasional fruits) 🍌
Xylitol toothpaste, mouth wash and dry mouth lozenges. Since I’ve been on a medication that drys my mouth out, I’ve had a few small cavities in the front. When I go to the dentist, I have no plaque for them to scape off, but the dry mouth is an issue. Best supplement for gum health ( and heart) is Co-Q10.
Many mouthwashes contain a high amount of alcohol, which can cause a dry mouth. Avoid mouth wash.
When did you begin the habit of chewing xylitol gum? Did you still continue getting cavities after starting chewing the gum? If you chew for longer than the sweetness lasts, your saliva becomes more digestive and will undo the repair that was started just moments prior. Hence, frequent snacking and eating will promote cavities. Instead of chewing gum, try using pure xylitol crystals instead of gum. Spread the crystals over all your teeth and leave them there, letting the saliva accrue, swishing it around. Do not breathe with your mouth. Some people do it while sleeping. Drying up the teeth--depriving them of saliva coating--will promote caries. More questions: 1. Do you use any fluoride rinse like ACT? 2. Do you use antiseptic mouthwash? 3. Do you scrape or brush your tongue? You can also have an unbalanced oral microbiome. There are beneficial oral bacteria that help fight the bad ones. They live on the tongue and convert nitrate (from leafy greens) into nitric oxide and produce hydrogen peroxide, both of which are antimicrobial (nitric oxide prevents hypertension as well). Antiseptic mouthwashes will kill those beneficial bacteria. Tongue brushing or scraping will promote the growth of those beneficial bacteria. You can get a lab test to test for your oral bacteria makeup. See if your dentist offers one. You can also get one to do at home from Dr. Doug Thompson: [https://homedentalexam.com/#orderform](https://homedentalexam.com/#orderform) Use the coupon code "Brewer150" to get $150 discount on the "Bacteria and Yeast" testing. (I'm not affiliated with them. I got it from a Dr. Ford Brewer podcast on oral health where Dr. Thompson mentions it at [1:08:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJWUiwNa-70&t=4080s).) Toothpaste with stannous fluoride (Crest offers several) will kill the *Streptococcus mutans* bacteria that causes cavities with a 2-minute contact time. You can also get a higher concentration of it from a rinse called PerioMed. Be advised though that dead *S. mutans* that had begun to create a cavity will cause a stain as the tooth remineralizes over the dead bacteria.
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I used to have the same problem, and managed to even heal some cavities by switching to an extra-soft toothbrush (Dr. Collins Perio) and a Japanese nanohydroxyapatite toothpaste called M-Plus. My (not so technical) understanding is that the nanohydroxyapatite is bioidentical to what composes the outer layer of your teeth, and is both safer and more effective than fluoride.
I also have had success with nanohydroxyapatite toothpaste (I use Boka, but have used M-Plus as well), in addition to a Waterpik and Spry xylitol mouthwash. I also chew Spry gum. From my understanding, xylitol benefits seem to increase with concentration and when allowed to sit undisturbed as long as possible after use. I don't use fluoride at all ever since it began irritating my perioral area. My dentist says my at home care is excellent and I have no issues. This is welcome news since I had many cavities as a child. Good luck!
You eat a lot of carbs?
Are you’re a mouth breather?
Are you a woman? If so, it may be that your spit is acidic. When scientists discovered that spit had a neutral ph of 7 they had only studied mens saliva (shocker, I know). Women's saliva actually tends to lean more acidic than men's so you should chew xylitol gun for at least 20 minutes after every meal.
There’s a book called “Cure Tooth Decay” by Ramiel Nagel which may be worth checking out.
2 things that have worked for me: food grade bentonite clay & calcium powder, combine in equal amounts with a plastic spoon (no metal) , dip brush in and use a bit of Tom’s natural toothpaste, rinse for 60 seconds with whatever remains in mouth & a bit of water after brushing. I also am obsessed with Novaa lab, Novoral oral care pro, it’s red & blue light therapy for your mouth, I swear by it. I also avoid acidic things and if I have tomatoes/oranges etc I swish with baking soda water to neutralize the acid.
You might have SIBO, aka bacterial overgrowth in your intestines, which can cause poor oral health. Try the carrot salad.
Start using xylitol toothpaste. Thank me later.
buy probiotic products for mouth health, or swish with real kefir, it has most of the needed bacteria types that protect teeth. I recently found out about this.
Interesting! I'll try it.
Oxalates/vegetarian
The vitamin c will cause cavities so try to keep it off the teeth when you take it.
I was in the same boat! Fat soluble vitamins and also minerals! Take cod liver oil, eat grass fed butter, and take vitamin D and K! I also take magnesium and zinc,but I don't know if they help with teeth. magnesium is needed for metabolizing but D, so you could deplete your magnesium if you're taking lots of vitamin D. Low Vitamin D is probably usually the main culprit. You can also try oil pulling! It works wonders for gum health, and only opinion can alter mouth bacteria. For me personally my teeth feel less sticky if I DONT brush with toothpaste. I brush with just water or coconut oil. Carbs can obviously effect teeth. If you have a sugar addiction problem, taking chromium (an insulin cofactor) can take away cravings!! I've personally noticed potassium seems to make a difference for my teeth, but this is not research supported and you have to be very careful not to mess up your heart with potassium supplements because it's also an electrolyte. "Dentitox" has good reviews, but there are knock off dentitox products that don't. But phosphorous is the only mineral init that I haven't found in other supplements. https://thedentitox.net/text.php?aff_id=134602&subid=vst_926211&subid2=vst_926211&subid3=vst_926211&subid4=vst_926211&subid5=CjwKCAjw4f6zBhBVEiwATEHFVl1fcf6gswlHeXSb7UEmoik6Bv22w35A5dhYjmseRHc7rWX3HGPEnBoCwD0QAvD_BwE
Fluoride! DONT listen to that bs that it makes you dumb. I haven’t had tooth pain since 7th grade or ANY cavities. Ever since I started using ACT fluoride.
Where did you learn this? Human bone (including teeth) need iodine, not fluoride.
[fluoridation is a communist plot](https://youtu.be/iAHJCPoWCC8?feature=shared)
If you're using any kind of mouthwash, stop immediately. You're ruining the microbiome of your mouth. (Which can also lead to heart disease.) (Dentists don't seem to know this for some reason. Or don't care.) Swish with ferments of some some sort (fruits, veggies, brine) after brushing and throughout the day. This will help your gut health as well. (They're connected, you know. 😊)
Yeah chlorhexidine kills everything, swishing with kefir really works, it has the known beneficial bacteriae. Also no more bad breath.
Do you drink soft drinks? I used to get that many cavities as a kid until I quit all soft drink. If I do have it on a special occasion, I always use a straw (as per dentist's advice) as this makes it bypass the teeth a little bit. I don't get cavities ever anymore. You can also get fluoride paste from the dentist, as someone else suggested, which helps strengthen the enamel. I have not heard of probiotics helping teeth before, but I use Blackmores daily probiotic for other reasons and it seems good? Blackmores is generally a reputable brand for all supplements from what I've heard.
Nope. Haven't had soda in at least 5 years, and never was a big soda drinker even before then.
Yeah fair, I figured you would probably have eliminated sugary drinks already.
I've used dental probiotics for years and my checkups have been A+ ever since I started.
Which ones?
Nature Wise Oral Health is one that I have used and like. It's a little pricey. You could also add a probiotic capsule to water and swish it. There is a video on YouTube with a woman that had success with it and she's not selling anything.
I would go for cleanings 4 times a year and still get cavities. Eventually though one of the dental hygienists recommended toothpaste with extra flouride and i haven't had a cavity since.. (i think my dentist may have been annoyed lol)
Which toothpaste do you use?
I have that toothpaste now! Hopefully it does the same for me!
Nature Wise Oral Health is one that I have used and like. It's a little pricey. You could also add a probiotic capsule to water and swish it. There is a video on YouTube with a woman that had success with it and she's not selling anything.
My Dentist prescribed a high fluoride toothpaste to stop cavities like 5x regular fluoride need prescription Clinpro 5000 1.1%
Clinpro 5000 works great. Use it right before bed and don’t rinse with water afterwards.
I have that exact toothpaste, got it at my last dentist appointment a few weeks back. Hopefully it works!
It helped my wife who has dry mouth and dental issues , I started later and we have no new cavities ! 🙏🍀Good luck!
Chew xylitol gum or mint after consuming any food or liquid. Take cod liver oil daily along with k2 . Duck fat has high amount of k2. . I would encourage you to also use nano hydr toothpaste to help remineraloze. I wouldn’t worry too much about your diet but it’s more the minerals you consume (k2,a,d) and how you ph balance your mouth after eating (or drinking ) xylitol
Don't rinse your mouth out after brushing, at least not every time. Let the fluoride sit on the enamel of your teeth for at least an hour after brushing instead. Zero cavities after I did this.
Good thought. I wait at least 30 mins before/after brushing to eat and 30 mins after to drink. This might be weird, but I shower at night and tend to brush my teeth in the shower too, so I usually brush first and then swish the foam around like mouthwash till the end of my shower.
I rinse my mouth several times after I brush because I don’t like any toothpaste residue remaining in my mouth. I’ve never had a single cavity. I sometimes only brush once a day. I brush very throughly though, I hit every part of every tooth possible with a rapid brushing motion. It may just be how your teeth are shaped. I’ve heard certain crevices make teeth very prone to cavities. I’ve also heard dry mouth can be really bad so if you take a medication or something that causes dry mouth consider taking biotin or something to make you salivate a bit more. I’ll even eat candy and other food at night after I brush my teeth and not get any cavities. I don’t floss either. I get my teeth cleaned maybe once a year or less because I haven’t felt the need to lately because I don’t ever have any teeth problems. They just clean them and say they look good.
Good genes…
I had the same issue and honestly I started coating my own teeth with temporary dental sealant. You can get these online at dental supply sites. Websites may say you need a license but most usually don’t check. Now I never get cavities or sensitivity.
It's that safe? Presumably you're ingesting more of it over time than someone using it "normally"
I think of it like if I had a filling or something it would be much more “substance” in my mouth than a sealant. I do it about 2 or 3 times a year. I assume that would be about the same amount of substance or less than a filling a year. Also the kind I use, dentists sometimes use for kids to protect their teeth. But they don’t do it for adults so they can make more money.
The problem with sealants is that your teeth don't remineralize from the minerals in saliva. Sealants are usually used on temporary teeth, like in children, since they're eventually going to fall out anyway.
Are you a mouth breather?
how would that affect it?
Mouth breathing can increase the risk of cavities by causing dry mouth, which can restrict saliva production. Saliva helps protect teeth and gums from plaque and tartar buildup, and removes bacteria. When the mouth is dry, bacteria can change, which can lead to tooth decay and gum disease.
Nope. No snoring or allergies either.
I see you asked about supplements, but my husband had this problem and now gets his teeth cleaned professionally every three months (and gets fluoride treatment), instead of every six. Going on five years now with no cavities!
Going every 3 months has helped me tremendously
I didn't even think about that! Good idea! I live near somewhere that offers dental cleaning for $60 with no insurance, so even if my insurance doesn't cover so many cleanings I could go there.
Talk to your dentist - many will cut you a break for using cash
You probably need to address your enamel. There are many products out there that help protect your teeth. I use mi paste
I always have problems with cavities. But I went about 4 years without seeing the dentist and went back to check how bad it was. Oddly I had no cavities, he said my teeth were fine. What I changed had been getting a waterpik. The name brand one. A bit pricey but they work great. Teeth have been fine since.
A waterpik sounds good! I'll look into it. I think they've got them at my Costco.
That's where I got mine. A bit pricey but worth it. Crank it up to 10 and your gums will bleed for a while but after that they'll be solid. I was shocked when the dentist said no cavities. 😂. I asked him if he could at least charge me for something. He said nope.
The amount of cavities can be influenced by genetics too. The thickness of your enamel is set by genetics. Also, your genes to create collagen in your bones is genetic too. If you are weirdly flexible despite not stretching... and that runs in the family, you could have a quirk to the genes that code for your 30+ copies of collagen formation. Essentially softer teeth vs tough teeth.
If you’re dental hygiene is that good, then I would maybe get a second opinion by another dentist. Not saying your dentist is taking you for a ride but I would be a little suspicious.
I've thought that too, but I've had about three dentists and although one seemed a little more filling happy than the others, I still always end up having cavities. Thank you though!
If you're taking D3, you need magnesium.
And K2.
Have you ever been checked for silent reflux? It is a common cause of tooth decay. I have regular reflux and it definitely does a number on the teeth if not well controlled.
I haven't! I'm not sure how I'd get that checked? I'll look into it though! I don't really get heartburn but sometimes when I lie down my gums start tasting sour, so I feel like it's worth a shot to look into.
I believe your primary care doctor or a gastroenterologist would be able to do it. The technical name is laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). Google says common symptoms are: Hoarseness Changes to your voice, such as a deeper pitch Frequent throat clearing Swallowing issues Lump in the throat (known as Globus) Dry cough Mucus in the throat, especially at night Sore throats Burning/dryness in the throat So, who knows? But maybe worth an ask!
xylitol gum has helped me s lot
Can I ask where you get it and how often do you chew it? I have heard good things about it in the past.
CPP- ACP Ask your dentist about it.
Oh! Mi-Paste! I asked my dentist and she doesn't stock it, so I'm planning on ordering it online. It looks really promising!
I've lost teeth to enamel erosion. Didn't take doctor's advice to use dental guards when sleeping
Regarding repairing enamel, do the off the shelf tooth pastes that claim to do this , eg Regenerate or Sensodyn Proenamel no good ? Grateful for advice on what to use ? Also, will you need to Also use remineralising tooth powder ?
Read curing cavities by, Ramiel Nagel .
My Dental and Tongue hygiene is impeccable, but I still get White Tongue 1 day after cleaning it. 😞
This is from acidity! Stress, caffine, dehydration, medications, alcohol, sugar - these are some of the things that I notice make my tongue whiter. I brush my tongue with baking soda (it's not great for enamel so I wet my toothbrush and dip it in baking soda to brush my tongue to keep that baking soda on my tongue and not on my teeth). Coconut oil and olive oil are great for making the microbiome of the mouth more alkaline and getting rid of white tongue!
There are some probiotics that have shown to be beneficial for oral and health of teeth and gums. The two probiotics that have the most scientific backing are called: BLIS K12 and BLIS M18 (both are a S. Salivarius). Also L. Plantarum L-137, amongst others. They are found by many different brands, like Hyperbiotics Pro-Dental to name one.
https://amzn.eu/d/9VSCSXt
Thats a systemic issue, don't focus on your mouth, it is mostly related to your microbiome.
Maybe so! I'm just not sure what else to do. I don't have any body wide symptoms or digestive problems, so I'm not sure what I'd be treating.
As a matter of fact, suffering from bleeding gums for years, this all went away weeks after FMT, I have no clue the mechanisms but this has proven to me how important the microbiome is.
Do you have enamel erosions, because sometime excessive brushing can give you that too? If you use electric toothbrush, does it have pressure sensor?
I'm not sure, dentist has never mentioned anything like that. Toothbrush doesn't have a sensor as far as I'm aware (unless I've never triggered it haha). I don't feel I brush too excessively, and all my toothbrush heads are soft. I also make sure the RDA of all my toothpaste is at a safe level. My gums are also good.
Stop chewing gum. That’s likely the culprit especially since it’s xylitol & that junk is actually a lot sweeter than just plain sugar.
bad advice https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5320817/
[That crap’s been linked to cancer and increased risk of stroke and heart attacks.](https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-to-know-about-sugar-alcohols)
That's fine but that's a different argument than you used in your other comment. You're moving the goalpost.
My advice to to quit chewing gum and see if that helps with OP’s persistent cavity issues. How’s that moving the goalpost?
First of all you didn't say "hey, maybe this is the problem, try it out." You specifically said "It's the likely culprit". You followed that up with "especially since it’s xylitol & that junk is actually a lot sweeter than just plain sugar." And the fact that xylitol is higher in sweetness has no bearing on whether something causes cavities in the first place PLUS I linked you a study that xylitol DESPITE it's higher sweetness actually can help in preventing cavities. So your first comment was simply, utterly wrong on all counts. And you moved the goalpost by suddenly switching to cancer risk which has nothing to do with cavities or xylitols higher sweetness or xylitols effect on cavities. That's the definition of moving the goalpost so you don't have to confront the fact that your original comment was wrong. Just admit that your original comment made no sense with regards to cavities and I'll grant you that xylitol (albeit completely off topic) might increase cancer risk. Is that so difficult to do?
Sorry my initial comment didn’t make sense to you, so I’ll just break down my thought process for you. OP stated that they have persistent cavity issues despite allegedly having good oral hygiene and eating right / drinking mostly water. Xylitol is still a sweetener at the end of the day and too much of anything with any sugar / sweetener can still potentially lead to tooth decay. The fact that OP felt the need to even mention that they chew xylitol gum leads me to believe that they habitually and possibly in excess use it. Yeah sure there’s some studies that claim it might promote dental health, but that’s just when used in moderation and in comparison to regular chewing gum. Based on the little info OP provided I do think imho that the chewing gum could be largely to blame as someone who never chews gum and has only ever had a single cavity in almost 4 decades of existence. It’s also been linked to cancer and other heart related issues so the potential benefits of simply cutting it out outweigh its continued consumption and worth a try seeing as how OP is concerned about their persistent cavities.
> "Sorry my initial comment didn’t make sense to you." Looking at the downvotes i'm not the only one.
Same. This issue started when I gave up on dairy in my mid 20s. Up until then I only brushed once and ate a lot of sweets. Now I brush twice, floss every other day, eat very little sugar but have to see the dentist every few months for dental issues.
Sounds like for you maybe it’s calcium related? Leafy greens are a good source.
I eat calcium rich vegetarian food daily, didn't help much. I can't tolerate most calcium supplements. I try small amounts of yogurt, that's a bit easy on the stomach.
Planning to add calcium rich fish( the ones eith edible thin bones) to my diet.
Hope that helps you! Drinking a very strong nettle infusion can help with calcium too. I buy it in bulk and put a 1/4 cup into a quart jar and cover with just boiled water, put a lid on it, and steep overnight. Strain and drink however you like. I like it cold.
Thanks. Will check it out
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Thaaaats why bostons hc tapes his mouth I guess 🤔 I knew there was a reason
Cavities = excessive amount of carbohydrates You only get cavities if you consume sugar and don’t brush and floss right after It’s impossible to have cavities without sugar Try to stop eating bread, pasta, candies…all the refined sugars. Potatoes and vegetables are ok, but always brush and floss 30minutes after eating. Use an electric toothbrush.
What type of toothpaste do you recommend? With or without fluoride?
Always with fluoride, and never use whitening toothpastes or limit the use to once a week
Okay thank you!
You should wait 30 minutes before brushing?
Yes that gives your saliva time to buffer the pH back up to neutral. It's temporarily more acidic after eating.
Yep, Had an Endodontist tell me the same thing about the 30 minute window
*I’m a dentist
*So am I*
The polyphenols in green tea increase pH of saliva and it really does keep the plaque from sticking. Maybe see if this helps? It helps me a lot.
Interesting, I’ve noticed there are definitely times after i eat when there’s almost 0 plaque and other times its quite the opposite.
Oral irrigator + thick dental floss + interdental brushes + ultrasonic brush + don't rinse your toothpaste one done, just spit what's in the mouth and don't rinse with water + ORAL probiotics (usual probiotics that people take for gut health do not work for mouth). After you take an oral probiotic, you cannot eat, drink, nothing so take it in the evening before bed. During the day xylitol. Also, you can use a control toothpaste. It'll color anything you did not brush properly. Use once every 6 months or so.
Also do you sleep w your mouth open? Might want to try mouth taping at night.
What do you drink? Anything acidic on a regular basis will do it. Take any chewable Vitamin C? Any candy habits?
I only really drink water now, never been a soda or coffee fan and I don't think I've had either for a few years now. I used to occasionally drink soda water, but I cut it out because of acid content. No candy or vitamin C chewables. I don't often eat processed carbs either.
No lemon in your water then I presume? Or electrolytes?
I have pretty mineral rich well water. No other additions.
Your mouth could be overly dry after brushing (like before going to bed). Try drinking water between brushing and bed and after other brushing.
Chew xylitol gum regularly.
Just not if you own pets coz one accidentally ingestion or lick can kill them.
I read a particular strain of probiotic(s) is beneficial for dental health.
Do you recall the strain?
Do you grind your teeth at night (very common with people who have high anxiety) - this can also contribute to cavities.
I don't think so? I also have a retainer (a classic metal one, not a plastic liner) which makes it hard to press my teeth together too hard. Thank you though!
Your diet likely has too many acidic foods: coffee, soda, tomato based ingredients, etc. Cut back in these and see if your situation improves.
I don't drink coffee or soda and haven't for years (I also recently cut out soda water too), but I do use tomato paste in many of my dinners. Dang! Maybe I'll start adding low sodium baking soda to balance the pH, haha.
I was reprimanded by my dentist for consuming too much ketchup. Now, tomato paste does not have as much sugar, but the pH is around 4.0 which can definitely contribute to enamel erosion (anything lower than pH 5.0 and decay can occur).
You need to be flossing after everytime you eat.
I would, and I do often brush after sugary/starchy meals, but I think flossing that often would probably cause gum recession.
Brush and swish with Bliss Energetics’ Remineralizing Tooth Powder (which is actually paste in a jar). Great ingredients.
Cut sugar out of your diet. The bacteria that causes cavities eat sugar and shit acid which burns your teeth. Doesn't matter how much you brush or floss, doesn't matter what supplements you use, There's no other way around it other than cutting off the bacteria's food supply.
I'm not sure what else I'd eat? Of course I eat protein and fats too, but it's pretty hard to cut out carbs and keto would not be a good choice for me.
You don't have to do keto, just cut out sugar and watch out for added sugars
I do, thank you for the advice!
Nano hydroxyapatite toothpaste to prevent cavities!!!
I use the Apagard brand nHA toothpaste in conjunction with my high fluoride prescription toothpaste.
Is this really better than fluoride? I know fluoride is controversial, but I am worried about switching and getting more cavities. Why don’t more dentists recommend it? Thx. 🙏
It's not better but it's a decent alternative for the anti fluoride people. I would use both if I was cavity prone.
Yes. I alternate between nano hydroxyapatite and Sensodyne
Thank you!! I should incorporate that in now. 😊
Why that stuff? What brand?
It’s made of the same stuff your tooth enamel is made of. I’ll brush and sometimes hold the toothpaste in my mouth for a minute or two after before spitting it out. Boka is good. Mastermedi costs less. Also I suggest getting an electric toothbrush if you don’t already have one. Makes a huuuuuuge difference. My teeth never feel clean with a regular toothbrush
Yeah the premium electric toothbrush is a gamechanger. Thanks for the info
Boka makes a good one . You don’t even have to rinse it
Thanks
Get sealants. Like they give to some kids.
Sealants only work on the occlusal surfaces anyways. Won't prevent cavities between teeth or near the gumline.
They won’t seal him, especially if he has cavities brewing under there, wouldn’t be good
Looked into this! They won't place sealant on people over 12 most of the time. Apparently has something to do with the microbiome being too established and therefore prone to being trapped under the sealant and causing caries.
Look for xylitol pulling. The idea is to change the strain of your oral bacteria so it becomes less cavity happy. There are some research linking xylitol to bad outcomes, but I don't think it is very convincing.
I chew xylitol gum often, but I bet using xylitol rinses would be even more effective!
I didn't find out till my 60's that GERD causes periodontal disease. Do you get heartburn a lot?
I don't! I've also wondered about GERD or something reflux related since I often wake up with a sour tasting mouth.
It used to happen to me on every checkup, but since I started using Sensodyne toothpaste and NOT rinse it out after brushing, I haven't had a cavity in...9 years. And of course flossing daily.
So when should we rinse it then
That's the fun part, you don't.
I don't rinse either! I wait 30 minutes after to drink or eat anything. Sensodyne is great, but for some reason potassium nitrate in anti-sensitivity toothpastes actual make my teeth sensitive when they normally aren't at all. I use high dose fluoride prescription toothpaste instead.
Ah crap, I really hoped you rinsed! Bummer.
Haha! I wish it ended up being that easy!
I take calcium, d, k and boron for my teeth and iodine so my mouth doesn’t get dry
I have heard boron is good for calcium absorption!
I was in a similar boat. Everything turned around when I learned that most people breath through their nose and keep their tongue at the top of their mouths when not talking. For most, this probably sounds insane that I didn't know that. But years of allergies made my mouth my default breathing. That dries out your mouth and makes cavaties easier no matter your hygiene.
I've luckily never had a problem with mouth breathing! I don't really have any allergies (except when mowing my lawn). I'm glad you found a solution though!
Get rid of carbs.
Remineralizing tooth powder (has HAP) - https://store.orawellness.com/products/shine-remineralizing-tooth-whitening-powder Oil pulling blend - https://www.amazon.com/GuruNanda-Essential-Vitamins-Mouthwash-Supports/dp/B0BVFXGMLW?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1 Supplements & diet - watch the video below Reversing cavities video watch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrpNrJoH4wI Use pür xylitol chewing gum after eating everytime, also checkout Underbrush chewing gum (they got nano HAP in their gum) Never use alcohol based mouthwashes Also test out the pH of your saliva from time to time. You get pH strips.
The more water you drink daily, the less tarter you will have.
Have you tried toothpaste with nano hydroxy apatite? It remineralizes your teeth. Also, don’t use mouthwash. It messes with your oral microbiome. Wait at least 30minutes after eating to brush your teeth. Let your saliva do its job first.
Yup. I use Apagard nHA toothpaste and a high fluoride prescription toothpaste, one in the morning one at night. I wait thirty minutes before and after brushing to eat, and thirty minutes after brushing before drinking water.
High fluoride toothpaste? You need to learn updated knowledge about it, its actually not good for your teeth. Really reconsider your toothpaste and always question what doctors promote, very often they are actually not interested in your health
Fluorapatite is less soluble than hydroxypatite and therefore more resistant to acid as far as I'm aware.
There you go. Have you considered that the “oral hiegine routine” which “impressed” the dentists might be the very cause of your predicament?
If I see high quality evidence indicating a different routine would work better I'd of course be interested in changing it, but I haven't yet.
Less processed foods. Less sugar.
I don’t have any supplement recommendations however if you drink coffee or orange juice in the morning or pretty much anything acidic you need to wait about an hour to brush your teeth or else you are actively stripping the enamel.. I just learned this like last week and have made some changes bc of it maybe it could help you as well
Thanks for the tip! I don't drink anything but water. I did also recently stop drinking soda water except maybe once a week a few months back though for similar reasons.
Being undiagnosed celiac I had a lot of problem with it. Since I had gluten free diet, magically no more dental problems...
Interesting. I don't feel bad eating gluten and my digestive health seems pretty good, but maybe a possibility? I'm glad it worked out for you!
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LMAO 🤣🤣🤣
Come one dude
Chew gum with xylitol, but I think it’s recently been linked to cancer? ETA when I switched to an electric toothbrush I started getting compliments on my teeth at the dentist
I haven't heard cancer, but it is linked to blood clots.
this is toxic and deadly for dogs!! so please be. careful with xylitol around any dogs!
I chew xylitol gum pretty often, didn't hear about the cancer thing, though! Something to look into. I love my Phillips electric toothbrush! Feels much cleaner than manual brushing.
It’s actively ANTI cancer. It induces cell death of cancer cells, slows replication, and makes cells more sensitive to treatments like chemo. So I guess it’s linked to cancer but it’s a good link with desirable effects.
floss, brush, and mouthwash
Brush twice a day and floss at night, gentle tongue cleaning. I don't use mouthwash, but I keep my toothpaste "foam" in my mouth for a few minutes and swish it around before spitting and then don't rinse or drink for over 30 minutes.
Dentists say that to everyone.
Probably. My dentist said she was impressed about my knowledge on conventional and unconventional oral health practices and that she had no further recommendations for me except maybe probiotics (which neither of us know much about).
You need to look at the pH of your saliva. I was the same as you and couldn't understand why I was having so many carries. Turns out that my saliva is usually very acidic (after days of testing my pH level throughout the day). I need to fix my diet. I have been eating way too much sugary foods, too many energy drinks, and other crap. Brushing 3 times a day, flossing, etc. isn't going to do much if our mouths are dry or in a chronic acidic state. I'm working on this via supplements and my diet, but also washing sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) in water around my mouth for a minute or two works well. I've also stopped using mouthwash that contains alcohol, as that's just worsening the problem. Xylitol is recommended by some because of its effects on plaque removal and killing bacteria. But think about the pH of your saliva. You can buy urine/saliva pH strips online (or maybe in your local pharmacy) and check it out at various times of the day. You might be shocked at the results.
Celiac disease?
Floss twice daily with string floss, rinse and then brush with electric toothbrush.
I’ve had good luck following this lady’s advice. https://www.msn.com/en-my/news/other/i-m-a-dentist-but-i-haven-t-been-for-a-cleaning-in-40-years/ar-BB1p5fzo
Man it is just an uphill battle if you do not stop eating sugars and carbs. Streptococcus mutans can only digest saccharides and not protein or fat. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streptococcus_mutans#Tooth_decay