DANIEL (CALIFORNIA USA) on 03/08/2024
I have several dental issues, broken and cracked teeth and cavities and receding gums
I tried baking soda and bentonite clay powder and nothing seemed to help it it just got worse
I started to put some borax on my tooth brush and started brushing my teeth and gums
It seems to be working my teeth feel so clean and my gums don't hurt and my receding gums seem to be better
I plan to continue using borax brush my teeth and I think in 30 days I should have some very positive results
Mike (Kent, UK) on 06/08/2023
I'm not sure if this counts as cheating because I'm using a big-brand toothpaste that contains charcoal. Mostly because it's marked as "Enamel safe" and it's a reputable brand, so I figure it probably won't harm my teeth.
But yeah, honestly it's great. I used to have to use alcohol and tea tree oil mouthwash but I don't even need to anymore because this toothpaste not only removes as much or more plaque than any other toothpaste I've used, but also seems to remove bacteria too.
I don't think there's anything super special about this particular toothpaste other than it's high quality, "enamel safe" and by a good brand. It's also pretty dark so I think there's a fair bit of charcoal in there.
All the best, everyone! :)
mh4freehealth (Winter Haven, FL) on 07/12/2022
I'm a long time earthclinic user and I am suffering from a cracked molar tooth, but no longer! I'm currently out of town and needed some natural remedy to get buy, well thank You Lord that I found it. After using peroxide and baking soda mixed with sensodyne for a few weeks I needed something more powerful. I think I have found it.
I soak the side of my mouth and jaw with a spoon of olive oil and a drop or two of oregano oil. I understand that it is somewhat like oil pulling. Please be advised cracked teeth can easily lead to infections in other parts of Your body.
I do this after every mean after brushing my teeth with sensodyne. Sometime I also take some colloidal silver orally and also in the adjacent ear. I'm also using Ibuprofen 400mg at least twice a day. You can also make an oregano oil rub for Your jaw outside, and also put it on the bottom of Your feet, the other location where the blood turns around in the circulation.
As long as I stay away from sugar, especially sweet drinks, I am pleased to report that I am living relatively pain free. I do plan to have the tooth extracted, but I'm praying for a miracle, and maybe the tooth can die safely and at that point my body would push the tooth out itself.
Juan (Philippines) on 06/09/2021
TAKE VITAMIN D3 (5,000iu) PLUS vitamin k2 (mk-7) (50mcg). These 2 vitamins will remove calcium from the blood and deposit it into the body and teethbones. That way your teethbones will, at least, be strengthen against acid.
Cindy VR (San Diego) on 02/14/2021
DE has a negative charge and all the bad stuff (plaque, tartar, and bad bacteria) has a positive charge. The bad stuff is attracted to the DE and gets whisked right off the teeth and tongue.
Also my teeth are as white or maybe more than the commercial teeth bleach gets them. Same principle--the DE just pulls the stains right off. I have also filled a bleaching tray or tooth guard with mud made with DE and water and worn it while I showered. It pulls the bacteria from under the gum line and leaves your gums so healthy without the abrasive brushing.
Tommo (Uk) on 07/08/2020
http://www.rexresearch.com/judd/goodteeth.pdf
Mama's Awesome Tooth Experiment! Mama To Many (Tn) on 11/02/2016
Then I realized that I could soak a bunch of teeth in different things to see what happened. So I offered him $10 for his tooth collection of 11 teeth. It was worth it for the sake of pure science.
I put one tooth in each of seven jars and filled with 7 liquids and labeled them. I kept them on a table for about a month. Tonight I inspected the teeth and had some pretty interesting results!!
Here is what I soaked the teeth in:
The tooth soaked in coke was nearly black. Ugh! It looked the worst. My 16 year old son was passing through and I showed him the tooth. He said, “That is why I don’t keep coke sitting in my mouth.” Hmmm…)
The tooth soaked in hydrogen peroxide looked amazing. It was pure white.
The other teeth had varying amounts of color. The ones in vinegar solutions looked somewhat stained.
The tooth that was in the Apple Cider Vinegar tonic broke in half when I took it out of the solution!
I took a wooden spoon and tried to crush each tooth, to no avail (even the broken tooth).
So I got a hammer and hit each tooth until it smashed. J The colloidal silver tooth and the distilled water tooth were easiest to crush. The coke tooth and the peroxide tooth were equally hard to crush.
Some limitations of my experiment:
These teeth were dead teeth. So this experiment did not replicate “real life.”
Additionally, these teeth did not have the benefit of body functions that would affect teeth. I am thinking in particular of saliva, which has a benefit to the teeth, I believe.
Each tooth came out of my son’s mouth at different times over the course of 5 years. They would not all have been of identical quality, which could have affected the outcome.
Some conclusions and observations:
I think the most striking thing was how white the hydrogen peroxide tooth was, and with no appearance of being worse for the wear. I think hydrogen peroxide is likely among the best ways to safely whiten your teeth. Now, you can’t soak your teeth in them, but you can use hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash after you brush, or whenever you like.
I had used some distilled water in one because Robert Henry and others say that distilled water will leach minerals out of your body. It did seem to weaken the tooth that was soaking in it!
I have to admit that I was surprised that the coke tooth was not compromised in its strength, though the color was quite dreadful.
Of course, none of this takes into account the bodily processed affected by each liquid and how that would affect your teeth.
At the end of the day, what is my take away from this?
I need to be using hydrogen peroxide to try and whiten my teeth.
I don’t need to get too excited about my children having an occasional soda.
I will stick to using distilled water only for particular things, like making colloidal silver. I don’t think it is a good idea to drink it unless you add back in the minerals.
The pictures below:
1. Before
2. After
3. Before (again, by mistake.)
4. Close up which shows the coke tooth and cracked ACV tooth and H2O2 tooth.
If you have an observations or conclusions, let me know!
Carol (Sparks, Nv) on 03/22/2016
Hoppimike (Kent, England) on 06/05/2015
All I did was:
- Brush my teeth twice a day with an extra soft toothbrush to go easy on my gums and instead of toothpaste using plain bar soap (I get the simplest one I can find at the supermarket).
- Rinse my mouth twice a day with a combination of baking soda and eucalyptus oil in water.
And that's literally it.
I'm quite sloppy about it so I don't know exact amounts, but I don't use particularly low amounts of any of them. The eucalyptus oil I use 3-4 drops per rinse but I don't know what the best amount is.
I would say "I hope it works for you", but frankly I would be staggered if it didn't :)
Hope your problem goes away soon!
P.S The soap is an important component in this remedy. I stopped the soap once and continued with the baking soda and eucalyptus and the plaque started to come right back!
November 13, 2020 update:
Yeah it was the soap, but eventually it stopped working. These days I've been using a deep clean toothpaste that fights tartar, plus floss and interdental brushes. Also I've been putting drops of tea tree oil in mouthwashes that contain alcohol. This approach seems to work better.
I probably can't say the name of the toothpaste here, and I know it's not natural, sorry. I think those toothpastes are just abrasive enough to remove tartar build-up. Similar to baking soda but not as aggressive, as I think that can damage tooth enamel.
Anyway, just wanted to update!
Alla (Chicago, Il) on 03/28/2015
I am a dentist and looking for a natural solution to disinfect bacteria in root canal area. I am working on inventing a solution for it made from distilled water, sodium bicarbonate, sea salt. Do you think it will work to remove the bacteria? Do you know any other natural ingredients that are even stronger than salt and sodium bicarbonate that are not listed here? Can you please help me to find out if additional items will be helpful to add, for example, vinegar, borax or other?
Thank you so much for your time and I really appreciate your help.
Sally (Los Angeles, California) on 11/17/2013
I have not had recurring gum inflammation. The dentist said my teeth are very clean, gums look great, and no cavities!
My toothpaste recipe:
* Virgin Coconut Oil (3-4 tablespoons)
* Baking Soda (3-4 tablespoons - same amount as coconut oil)
* Myrrh Oil (good for the gums - I use 1 full pipette - that's equal to 10 - 15 drops I imagine?)
* Sea salt (About 1 tablespoon - I use pink Himalayan Sea Salt because I have a lot at home, any sea salt will do. Just remember, do not use table salt)
* Grapefruit Seed Extract (I use about 10 drops - this adds a nice flavor and it helps protects gums because it's a natural antibacterial.)
Mix all of this up with a spoon.
Note: In winter this home made toothpaste concotion will be solid, but in warmer months it will be a liquid.
PS: This is my first comment after reading the site since 2008! I love earthclinic!
Tamara (Israel) on 08/09/2013
Prioris (Fort Pierce, Fl, Usa) on 06/08/2013
I am im my late 50s and notice that my gums didn't feel as strong as in previous years. I did not undertsand why either. I have taken the formulation of small molecule Hyluronic Acid (includes collagen and chondroitin) for back problems where it took away the pain. I noticed after a week of high dose (500mg), my gums felt a lot stronger and rejuvenated and more protected.
Another thing that helped me before that was oil pulling. I used sesame seed oil. There is a lot of information on internet. I initially used 2 or 4 drops of tea tree oil. Where I really got the boost was when I added the clove oil. I rinse with hydrogen peroxide. The oil pulling removed the dull pain in my gums. I also had two root canal teeth that the dentist said that if I didn't pull them then I would just develop pain. The oil pulling has not required me to do any root canals procedures since I started. It keeps things in check.
There is a device on the internet called microelectricitygermkiller in yahoo group that has cured people from having to do root canals.
Sue (Fairfax, Va, Usa) on 05/15/2013
In researching side effects, I've read of a few people reporting chronic or severe sore throat, asthma, cough, flu-like symptoms, perhaps as a reaction to either the plastic (or the antiseptic coating the company puts on each new appliance, which should be washed off before the first use), or possibly due to increased illness-causing bacteria in the mouth if the appliances aren't kept absolutely clean. The appliances are made of medical-grade plastic, no BPA, and I think these reports are a small minority. But I am cautious and would love to know if anyone here had, or known someone with, negative experiences with Invisalign. Thanks to all, Sue.
Clara (Lancs) on 05/05/2013
V (Some City, Some State, Usa) on 04/08/2013
\ (Cleveland, Oh/ Usa) on 03/09/2013
Appears mostly triggered by periodontal work and later distress. I found one non periodontal reference to very high acidic diet (I have). And one non periodontal reference to general sytemic health.
I want to take some action to prevent further resorption problem. Not enough info, and info is sooo dental-technical; difficult for me to understand.
Can you help?
Anonymous (Seattle, Wa) on 02/24/2013
Alan (Toronto, Ontario Canada) on 01/24/2013
Walter (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) on 01/23/2013
Once he had finished, the eczema that I had endured for years on many parts of my body cleared up completely, my chronic fatigue disappeared, and my mental clarity and speed improved markedly.
It has been five years since he finished the work and the negative symptoms have not returned.
The organic diet that I had been on for many years was not enough to overcome the ethylmercury that I was building up while the toxic fillings were still in my mouth.
Once the metal fillings were removed though, I feel that the organic foods helped speed a full recovery.
