Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 I wrote in about the overwhelming plaque I have had. I use those disposable plastic toothpick/tooth floss things and every other day I scrape down all of my teeth and I have to wipe off the plaque every couple of teeth! It is really gross, and I don't share this with anyone but I figured there may be someone else having the same thing with the overproduction of plaque! yuck. Any suggestions on what to do to prevent plaque buildup besides scraping (which I don't think is super great to do to my enamel?) and brushing? my 5 year " birthday " is in about 3 weeks. Any of my July 20 littermates still around? I think most of my littermates on this board weren't actually July 20 babies, but from that same week. (?) Hope everyone is doing well Lee TeacherGator July 20, 2000 283 / 130 (+/- 5 lbs) ~ which has stayed within a 5 lb range for over 3 years without even trying, I just try not to revolve my life around fpood. I eat healthy and if I want something unhealthy I have a little and forget about it!!!! I think not being consumed with food has helped me not regain the weight. I finally have a " healthy " relationship with my food! yea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 my dentist recommends flossing 2X a day. people having trouble with gatorade can also rinse with water afterwards. that will help. cathy s in va > I wrote in about the overwhelming plaque I have had. I use those disposable > plastic toothpick/tooth floss things and every other day I scrape down all > of my teeth and I have to wipe off the plaque every couple of teeth! It is > really gross, and I don't share this with anyone but I figured there may be > someone else having the same thing with the overproduction of plaque! yuck. > Any suggestions on what to do to prevent plaque buildup besides scraping > (which I don't think is super great to do to my enamel?) and brushing? > my 5 year " birthday " is in about 3 weeks. Any of my July 20 littermates > still around? I think most of my littermates on this board weren't actually > July 20 babies, but from that same week. (?) > Hope everyone is doing well > > Lee > TeacherGator > July 20, 2000 > 283 / 130 (+/- 5 lbs) ~ which has stayed within a 5 lb range for over 3 > years without even trying, I just try not to revolve my life around fpood. I > eat healthy and if I want something unhealthy I have a little and forget > about it!!!! I think not being consumed with food has helped me not regain > the weight. I finally have a " healthy " relationship with my food! yea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 My doctor recommends a tool called the roto dent to be used every day, she prefers twice a day. She says that other tools (toothbrushes and most other tools) are like trying to mow around a mailbox with a lawn mower when everyone knows you need a weedwacker... It works very well, but you have to use it every day. I use it with an antibacterial wash and change washes every 3 months...I had problems before but they are tougher after mgb, I think. V who hates yard work in general... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 I think one reason may be the use of Gatorade, which has a lot of sugar in it, and also citric acid, which has been implicated in tooth decay. Make sure you brush your teeth often if you are drinking a lot of Gatorade, or other drinks with citric acid. Joanie 5/25/04 Drs. Walsh and Rutledge >From: " Queen " <valmaboyz@...> >Reply- >< > >Subject: RE: teeth >Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2005 22:20:32 -0400 > >I have to say, I have had many more cavities since the MGB...I am not sure >what the cause would be or if there is even a relationship between the MGB >and decay. I have always battled with periodontal disease so I go 4 times a >year and often have a cavity free check up but RARELY go two times without >at least one small cavity...Hate it, but it is a small price to pay, if >they >are even connected... > > _____ > >From: [mailto: ] On >Behalf Of Suzanne Neighbors >Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 8:58 PM > >Subject: teeth > > >has anyone had any problems with cavities since MGB, and if so please give >me specifics. > >Suzanne >1/24/03 >245/145 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Hi, Stuck, I think you'll have to look at what is causing her cavities. Do you brush her teeth well (but not really hard: use a soft-bristled children's toothbrush to save the enamel) twice a day with a toothbrush and some toothpaste--even a non-fluoride one? (We use Tom's of Maine, non-fluoride. No cavities yet for our 4 and 1.5 year olds.) Does she have a special condition that is rotting her teeth? Does she eat a lot of sweets and go to bed with a bottle? (Sounds like no...) Anyway, I hope you go very soon to a good dentist or pediatric dentist if you can find one and see what they say about how to help her teeth. Following a dentist's advice seems definitely the best idea: right now she's clearly not doing very well teeth-health wise. Dentists do really care about healthy mouths: a good dentist would give the best advice. Then after that, try to improve her diet the best you can with healthy toddler foods. I know a lot of Americans are deeply skeptical/distrustful about Western medicine. I am to some degree, myself. But having lived in a developing country (still there), I see clearly that so much of Western medicine--especially dentistry--is a great gift to mankind, and we're really lucky to have access to it. It's not all crap: a lot of it provides enormous relief and blessings. Good luck and let us know the results! Ann __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Stuck Is there fluoride in your water supply. In some areas it is naturally occuring and you can buy filters, i've seen them advertised. Do your neighbours have problems too. In England we have various water boards and i believe 10per cent still put fluoride in the water. I think It is banned elsewhere in Europe. However when my nephew was younger i think there was a lot more putting it in water and his teeth went completely rotten too and it was found at the time the water had high levels of fluoride in it. > Maybe this has been ruled out by you but i thought it worth mentioning. Sally > I am VERY Against Fluoride, but my 2 year olds mouth is literally caroding down as I sit here. in 4 months she went from 4 cavaties to 12. She had to have her eye teeth taken out yesterday as they were unsavable. She needs fillings, and caps. poor thing is only 2 but she's in a lot of pain adn she's gonna hopefully have these teeth for a few years. this is a real nut shella nd down played of how bad the problem is, Howw ill vco help her? IA m also very proud of myself tonight i got her to sleep with out Breast feeding her. hse' is slowly weaning. YEAHH. ( sorry had to add thata s i have been trying for MONTHS) > > thanks for nay help in diet or herbs or such that may help. off list if need be. > > Stuck > > > --- > avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean. > Virus Database (VPS): 0643-3, 10/25/2006 > Tested on: 10/25/2006 11:59:08 PM > avast! - copyright © 2000-2006 ALWIL Software. > http://www.avast.com > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 - Stuck How is this going to affect your 2 year old as regards to her second teeth coming through. Has the dentist told you anything about that. You obviously do not give your child sweets and of course you make sure they are brushed properly, as others have susgested. There must be something more than that anyway that's causing the problem. Vco used as a toothpaste would help kill bacteria and of course would not contain fluoride. Sally -- In Coconut Oil , " Stuck " <Sstuck@...> wrote: > > I am VERY Against Fluoride, but my 2 year olds mouth is literally caroding down as I sit here. in 4 months she went from 4 cavaties to 12. She had to have her eye teeth taken out yesterday as they were unsavable. She needs fillings, and caps. poor thing is only 2 but she's in a lot of pain adn she's gonna hopefully have these teeth for a few years. this is a real nut shella nd down played of how bad the problem is, Howw ill vco help her? IA m also very proud of myself tonight i got her to sleep with out Breast feeding her. hse' is slowly weaning. YEAHH. ( sorry had to add thata s i have been trying for MONTHS) > > thanks for nay help in diet or herbs or such that may help. off list if need be. > > Stuck > > > --- > avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean. > Virus Database (VPS): 0643-3, 10/25/2006 > Tested on: 10/25/2006 11:59:08 PM > avast! - copyright © 2000-2006 ALWIL Software. > http://www.avast.com > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 I use tooth soap which has know toxie you can get it at ToothSoap.com -- In Coconut Oil , " Ann E. Hendricks " <aehend@...> wrote: > > Hi, Stuck, > > I think you'll have to look at what is causing her > cavities. Do you brush her teeth well (but not really > hard: use a soft-bristled children's toothbrush to > save the enamel) twice a day with a toothbrush and > some toothpaste--even a non-fluoride one? (We use > Tom's of Maine, non-fluoride. No cavities yet for our > 4 and 1.5 year olds.) Does she have a special > condition that is rotting her teeth? Does she eat a > lot of sweets and go to bed with a bottle? (Sounds > like no...) > > Anyway, I hope you go very soon to a good dentist or > pediatric dentist if you can find one and see what > they say about how to help her teeth. Following a > dentist's advice seems definitely the best idea: right > now she's clearly not doing very well teeth-health > wise. Dentists do really care about healthy mouths: a > good dentist would give the best advice. > > Then after that, try to improve her diet the best you > can with healthy toddler foods. > > I know a lot of Americans are deeply > skeptical/distrustful about Western medicine. I am to > some degree, myself. But having lived in a developing > country (still there), I see clearly that so much of > Western medicine--especially dentistry--is a great > gift to mankind, and we're really lucky to have access > to it. It's not all crap: a lot of it provides > enormous relief and blessings. > > Good luck and let us know the results! > > Ann > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Drinking anything like milk or juice before bedtime without brushing can cause cavities.......not sure if VCO could counteract that. --------------------------------- Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 You should read " Money by the mouthful " by Dr. O. Nara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Carol, which ped. dentist did he talk to? Are you talking about Children's in Chicago? Marcy PS Don't you love Illinois weather right now? Actually blessed not to be in NY quandary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 He talked to the Ped Dentist office right next to his in Grey's Lake. Kid's Dentist, but they are not the ones who would do it. They have interns on staff at Children's who will do that for you. You have to set it up through who ever is doing the sugery to begin with, in our case, the ENT. We may have to get her teeth cleaned prior to the procedure due to the bacteria being released from the cleaning. Applying the sealent alone doesn't do that. Carol in IL Mom to seven including , 6 with TOF, AVcanal, GERD, LS, Asthma, subglottal stenosis, and DS.My problem is not how I look. It's how you see me. Join our Down Syndrome information group - Down Syndrome Treatment/ Listen to oldest dd's music http://www.myspace.com/vennamusic Re: Teeth Carol, which ped. dentist did he talk to? Are you talking about Children's in Chicago? Marcy PS Don't you love Illinois weather right now? Actually blessed not to be in NY quandary! Bored stiff? Loosen up...Download and play hundreds of games for free on Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 They contain fluoride...which ruins teeth. Fluoride calcifies the pineal gland....the source of serotonin and melatonin.. using the bloody stuff is insane, fullstop eh? http://tobefree.wordpress.com/2007/11/04/most-ssri-antidepressants-contain-fluor\ ide/ > > anybody ever hear of antidepressants or psychotropics ruining teeth? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 antidepressants well known to cause bruxism > > anybody ever hear of antidepressants or psychotropics ruining teeth? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Dry Mouth keep the normal cleansing from happening and gums and teeth deteriorate SSRI medications From: menhary@... Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:08:12 -0500 Subject: teeth anybody ever hear of antidepressants or psychotropics ruining teeth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Ritalin did that to me as a child. involuntarily or unconsciously clenching or grinding the teeth, typically during sleep antidepressants well known to cause bruxism > > anybody ever hear of antidepressants or psychotropics ruining teeth? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 yeah I been almost two and a half years out, was medicated four and a quarter, my teeth have been bothering me for quite a while now, I know I have heard of methadone wrecking teeth, was just wondering teeth anybody ever hear of antidepressants or psychotropics ruining teeth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 they put fluoride in the water to protect teeth, you must be confused. Re: teeth They contain fluoride...which ruins teeth. Fluoride calcifies the pineal gland....the source of serotonin and melatonin.. using the bloody stuff is insane, fullstop eh? http://tobefree.wordpress.com/2007/11/04/most-ssri-antidepressants-contain-fluor\ ide/ > > anybody ever hear of antidepressants or psychotropics ruining teeth? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 no, not confused, educated, fluoride causes fluorosis, first sign is chalky white mottling of teeth called dental fluorosis, Dentists make $600-$1,200 PER TOOTH to repair fluorosis damage more people die from fluoride poisoning each year than from AIDS, in fact more than twice as many from fluoride than AIDS Re: teeth They contain fluoride...which ruins teeth. Fluoride calcifies the pineal gland....the source of serotonin and melatonin.. using the bloody stuff is insane, fullstop eh? http://tobefree.wordpress.com/2007/11/04/most-ssri-antidepressants-contain-fluor\ ide/ > > anybody ever hear of antidepressants or psychotropics ruining teeth? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Yeah, and they put psychotropic medications on the market to cure mental illness. It is still amazing to me that we have been so duped for so long by the pharmaceutical companies about so many different " additives " and " medications. " As the child of a dental technician/hygienist and a former dental/periodontal surgical assistant, I can tell you that flouride is poison if taken in large enough doses. The low (but still toxic) levels they put in the public drinking water systems cause flourosis, defects in tooth anatomy, and digestive problems (nausea, colic, etc). We used to caution patients NOT TO SWALLOW for at least five minutes after using a prescription flouride rinse that we gave them to increase the likelihood that bone implants and gum surgery would be successful. We told them to rinse and then continue to spit for at least 5 more minutes. Why? POISON! Terry FAIR USE NOTICE: This may contain copyrighted material. Such material is made available for educational purposes, to advance understanding of human rights, democracy, scientific, moral, ethical, and social justice issues, etc. This transmittal constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in Title 17 U.S.C. section 107 of the US Copyright Law. This material is distributed without profit. Re: teeth They contain fluoride...which ruins teeth. Fluoride calcifies the pineal gland....the source of serotonin and melatonin.. using the bloody stuff is insane, fullstop eh? http://tobefree. wordpress. com/2007/ 11/04/most- ssri-antidepress ants-contain- fluoride/ > > anybody ever hear of antidepressants or psychotropics ruining teeth? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 I recently attended a public event where an expert denounced fluoride. Check out http://www.fluoridealert.org/ These two statements were enough to convince me to steer clear of tap water and toothpaste: " The fluoride chemical added to water is an unprocessed, industrial waste-product from the pollution scrubbers of the phosphate fertilizer industry. " " Fluoride, the active ingredient in many pesticides and rodenticides, is a powerful poison - more acutely poisonous than lead. " I brush with baking soda now. > they put fluoride in the water to protect teeth, you must be confused. > > Re: teeth > > > They contain fluoride...which ruins teeth. > Fluoride calcifies the pineal gland....the source of serotonin and > melatonin.. using the bloody stuff is insane, fullstop eh? > > http://tobefree.wordpress.com/2007/11/04/most-ssri-antidepressants-contain-fluor\ ide/ > > > > > > anybody ever hear of antidepressants or psychotropics ruining teeth? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 It is amazing Terry. But then again as decent, law abiding people we naively assumed that others (especially those who are meant to take care of us, protect our rights, those we put in power), share the same high standards of common decency and ethics...How stupid we were...... Clearly it is not until you are BURNT that you learn the hardest, most valuable lessons in life...then you try to warn others so as to prevent their unnecessary suffering...ha! What a job that has turned out to be! Even your nearest and dearest. The idea that someone would deliberately risk people's lives and health by putting poison in their water, toothpaste, 'meds',cosmetics, FOOD is too much to fathom...surely not??? SURELY NOT??? Surely YES!!! Welcome to planet earth where money and power is more important than anything, or ANYBODY. The only way to prevent more nasty surprises along the way is to self educate, to be informed and one step ahead . Praise the heavens above for the internet. Why oh why did I start using it TOO LATE??? Best wishes. Steph > > > > anybody ever hear of antidepressants or psychotropics ruining teeth? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 Hi , Well… I had the metal screws ( 2) fitted to the bone on Thursday , swellings down today ( sun) and the dissolvable stitches are coming out- still a bit sore though- have been able to reduce painkillers. The actual treatment was fine as I chose to have a ‘waking sedation’ which entails an intravenous injection of a sedative of the rohypnol family of drugs, after treatment this wears of quickly, but rest recommended. I can’t remember a thing. The rest of the treatment will be a breeze in comparison…Opening the gum to fit the caps that will eventually hold the bridge in 4 months time ( normal numbing injection)- fitting the teeth a month later! Hi I've been considering implants, well considerig implants if I win the lottery but I'd heard they can be painful.Does it get better? Hi , I’m having the same problem- gradually losing my teeth to abscesses that no amount of penicillin, or root canals seem to be able to clear. At the moment I’m going the painful expensive route of having 3 of my back teeth replaced with implants. -----Original Message----- From: jenny stenning jennystenning@... AOL's new homepage has launched. Take a tour now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Hi Teri, I have developed peridontal disease and my dentist has said that it is probably because of the acid in my mouth all these years. Donna > > I was wondering if anyone in the group has > experienced teeth problems. In the last 3 > years I seem to be getting numerous cavities. > Any thoughts on this? I do also have a problem > with absorbing calcium, so I know this is a factor, > but I'm wondering if the achalasia is also one. > Thanks guys, > Teri > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Hi just jumping in here... surely if the acid is strong enough to damage our teeth wouldnt it damage other things and wouldnt we know about it... Andy 2008/5/13 donnagaboury <donnagaboury@...>: Hi Teri,I have developed peridontal disease and my dentist has said that it isprobably because of the acid in my mouth all these years. Donna>> I was wondering if anyone in the group has> experienced teeth problems. In the last 3 > years I seem to be getting numerous cavities.> Any thoughts on this? I do also have a problem> with absorbing calcium, so I know this is a factor,> but I'm wondering if the achalasia is also one. > Thanks guys,> Teri>------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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