Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 My dad had a " partial " as long as I can remember. I understand he got it in the Navy. So I guess that means they pulled some of his teeth (molars) while he was in his 20s and replaced them with a " partial " denture. Perhaps something like that would be a good solution in your situation. My dad never used any of those denture adhesives, and I don't think I ever saw him soaking the device. Knowing how bad root canals can be as a locus of infection, it sounds like a partial might be better than a root canal. I would look into it if I were in your position. Here is a link to a tooth chart. There is supposed to be a connection of some type between each tooth and the various systems and parts of the body. http://www.holistic-dentistry.com/toothchart.asp Even if I were having the tooth extracted, I would be interested in seeing what systems/organs might be troubled with infection from the bad tooth. > what i don't understand is...if root canals are bad, then what should > be done? the tooth pulled? then what? an empty space? > > anyway, i could use anyone's advice. > > thanks. > > laura in nj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 > My dad had a " partial " as long as I can remember. I understand he > got it in the Navy. > > So I guess that means they pulled some of his teeth (molars) while he > was in his 20s and replaced them with a " partial " denture. Perhaps > something like that would be a good solution in your situation. > > My dad never used any of those denture adhesives, and I don't think I > ever saw him soaking the device. > > Knowing how bad root canals can be as a locus of infection, it sounds > like a partial might be better than a root canal. > > I would look into it if I were in your position. > > Here is a link to a tooth chart. There is supposed to be a > connection of some type between each tooth and the various systems > and parts of the body. > > http://www.holistic-dentistry.com/toothchart.asp > > Even if I were having the tooth extracted, I would be interested in > seeing what systems/organs might be troubled with infection from the > bad tooth. > > > Thanks laura...at this point i just wish i could rip it out by the roots. the only thing keeping me going is advil. what i don't understand is...if i'm healthy (i don't get sick anymore since i started drinking raw milk), and if my body is so capable of warding off infections, why can't my body just wipe out this root canal infection??? a part of me just wants to see what will happen if i continue to do nothing (except take advil). will the pain go away by itself? will it get worse? inasmuch as i've had root canals performed on 2 sep occasions with this tooth, ($$$$$), and have had 2 different crowns for it ($$$$$$), and this tooth is now worth thousands of dollars, i just want to be rid of it. a lesson learned. would still like more opinions and advice if anyone else out there has any. thanks. laura in nj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 The immune system's grasp can't reach into the dentin tubules-- so a great immune system can contain the infection in the tooth and prevent it from spreading into a systemic infection throughout the body, but so long as the tooth is there it will stay infected. Although there are some alternative treatments being explored like laser that might be able to annihilate the infection. Chris On 6/22/05, laurainnewjersey <laurabusse@...> wrote: > > > My dad had a " partial " as long as I can remember. I understand he > > got it in the Navy. > > > > So I guess that means they pulled some of his teeth (molars) while > he > > was in his 20s and replaced them with a " partial " denture. Perhaps > > something like that would be a good solution in your situation. > > > > My dad never used any of those denture adhesives, and I don't think > I > > ever saw him soaking the device. > > > > Knowing how bad root canals can be as a locus of infection, it > sounds > > like a partial might be better than a root canal. > > > > I would look into it if I were in your position. > > > > Here is a link to a tooth chart. There is supposed to be a > > connection of some type between each tooth and the various systems > > and parts of the body. > > > > http://www.holistic-dentistry.com/toothchart.asp > > > > Even if I were having the tooth extracted, I would be interested in > > seeing what systems/organs might be troubled with infection from > the > > bad tooth. > > > > > > > Thanks laura...at this point i just wish i could rip it out by the > roots. the only thing keeping me going is advil. > > what i don't understand is...if i'm healthy (i don't get sick anymore > since i started drinking raw milk), and if my body is so capable of > warding off infections, why can't my body just wipe out this root > canal infection??? > > a part of me just wants to see what will happen if i continue to do > nothing (except take advil). will the pain go away by itself? will > it get worse? > > inasmuch as i've had root canals performed on 2 sep occasions with > this tooth, ($$$$$), and have had 2 different crowns for it > ($$$$$$), and this tooth is now worth thousands of dollars, i just > want to be rid of it. > > a lesson learned. > > would still like more opinions and advice if anyone else out there > has any. > > thanks. > > laura in nj > > > > > <HTML><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC " -//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN " > " http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd " ><BODY><FONT > FACE= " monospace " SIZE= " 3 " > > <B>IMPORTANT ADDRESSES</B> > <UL> > <LI><B><A > HREF= " / " >NATIVE > NUTRITION</A></B> online</LI> > <LI><B><A HREF= " http://onibasu.com/ " >SEARCH</A></B> the entire message > archive with Onibasu</LI> > </UL></FONT> > <PRE><FONT FACE= " monospace " SIZE= " 3 " ><B><A > HREF= " mailto: -owner " >LIST OWNER:</A></B> > Idol > <B>MODERATORS:</B> Heidi Schuppenhauer > Wanita Sears > </FONT></PRE> > </BODY> > </HTML> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 > The immune system's grasp can't reach into the dentin tubules-- so a > great immune system can contain the infection in the tooth and prevent > it from spreading into a systemic infection throughout the body, but > so long as the tooth is there it will stay infected. Although there > are some alternative treatments being explored like laser that might > be able to annihilate the infection. > > Chris thanks. so i guess i have to break down and make an appt. with the holistic dentist guy. it doesn't make sense to go back to the endodontist (the one who did the root canal) for the surgery she wants to do (going in thru the gums to clean out the infection), does it? or does it? and what will the holistic dentist do? an extraction? anyone ever have any experience with this? thanks so much. laura in nj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Unless it's a front tooth (in which case you might want to be more conservative for aesthetic reasons, although your health would still be the bottom line...) I would get an extraction but I would make sure that the dentist is familiar with Price's extraction protocol which includes taking out the periodontal ligament and the first mm or 2mm of the bone, so that the bone underneath regenerates and fills up the socket clean. I would call PPNF (www.price-pottenger.org) and find out who in your area is on their list, and if the dentist your aren't going to isn't on the list and is the only holistic dentist in your area, make sure you get the protocol (relatively simple) from PPNF and ask your denstist to have it done that way. It's a simple, easy, and painless addition to the normal procedure that will make sure you don't have future problems with it. Chris On 6/22/05, laurainnewjersey <laurabusse@...> wrote: > > > The immune system's grasp can't reach into the dentin tubules-- so a > > great immune system can contain the infection in the tooth and prevent > > it from spreading into a systemic infection throughout the body, but > > so long as the tooth is there it will stay infected. Although there > > are some alternative treatments being explored like laser that might > > be able to annihilate the infection. > > > > Chris > > thanks. > > so i guess i have to break down and make an appt. with the holistic > dentist guy. > > it doesn't make sense to go back to the endodontist (the one who did > the root canal) for the surgery she wants to do (going in thru the gums > to clean out the infection), does it? or does it? > > and what will the holistic dentist do? an extraction? > > anyone ever have any experience with this? > > thanks so much. > > laura in nj > > > > > <HTML><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC " -//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN " > " http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd " ><BODY><FONT > FACE= " monospace " SIZE= " 3 " > > <B>IMPORTANT ADDRESSES</B> > <UL> > <LI><B><A > HREF= " / " >NATIVE > NUTRITION</A></B> online</LI> > <LI><B><A HREF= " http://onibasu.com/ " >SEARCH</A></B> the entire message > archive with Onibasu</LI> > </UL></FONT> > <PRE><FONT FACE= " monospace " SIZE= " 3 " ><B><A > HREF= " mailto: -owner " >LIST OWNER:</A></B> > Idol > <B>MODERATORS:</B> Heidi Schuppenhauer > Wanita Sears > </FONT></PRE> > </BODY> > </HTML> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Thanks laura...at this point i just wish i could rip it out by the roots. the only thing keeping me going is advil. what i don't understand is...if i'm healthy (i don't get sick anymore since i started drinking raw milk), and if my body is so capable of warding off infections, why can't my body just wipe out this root canal infection??? a part of me just wants to see what will happen if i continue to do nothing (except take advil). will the pain go away by itself? will it get worse? inasmuch as i've had root canals performed on 2 sep occasions with this tooth, ($$$$$), and have had 2 different crowns for it ($$$$$$), and this tooth is now worth thousands of dollars, i just want to be rid of it. a lesson learned. would still like more opinions and advice if anyone else out there has any. thanks. laura in nj What about gargling with food-grade hydrogen peroxide; I've heard several positive reports on it's ability to reverse dental problems. Rebekah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 > Unless it's a front tooth (in which case you might want to be more > conservative for aesthetic reasons, although your health would still > be the bottom line...) I would get an extraction but I would make sure > that the dentist is familiar with Price's extraction protocol which > includes taking out the periodontal ligament and the first mm or 2mm > of the bone, so that the bone underneath regenerates and fills up the > socket clean. > > I would call PPNF (www.price-pottenger.org) and find out who in your > area is on their list, and if the dentist your aren't going to isn't > on the list and is the only holistic dentist in your area, make sure > you get the protocol (relatively simple) from PPNF and ask your > denstist to have it done that way. > > It's a simple, easy, and painless addition to the normal procedure > that will make sure you don't have future problems with it. > > Chris > thanks SO much. i called price-pottenger and got a referral...there's one in my state, an hour away. i called and the the earliest appt. i could get is sat., but he should be calling me today to discuss the situation. i tried to get a copy of the book the Root Canal Cover-up but it's not in our library system, not at the health food store, and not at Borders or B & N. anyway, we'll see what happens, and i'll keep you posted. thanks again for all your help. i really apreciate it. :-) laura in nj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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