Guest guest Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I realize I was not clear with all my statements, so thank you for your patience. I use them both today. I formerly used the Sonicare to brush teeth, but I still used a manual brush for the larger head to brush my mouth because a larger head felt better to me to do this step. I finally decided to try a spinbrush which has a larger bristle area and purchased one a few months ago and now I am spoiled. So I am all electric now. I still stick with the Sonicare for the up and down action that it provides and the narrower brush design. I still think that is the best design to get into the grooves of teeth. So the spinbrush has only replaced my manual brush's role. ________________________________ From: Silva <silvaworks@...> Coconut Oil Sent: Sat, February 19, 2011 5:09:28 PM Subject: Re: Re: OT - Tooth decay options Please clarify the contridiction in these statements. If you really liked the Sonicare, why did you get a spinning brush? What kept you from getting another brush that you " really liked " ? -richard- I have also acquired two mechanical toothbrushes over a few years. First was Sonicare and then, last year, Crest Spinbrush. I really liked my Sonicare, which was my first purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 I use both of these brushes as well...for the same reasons. Joan I use them both today. I formerly used the Sonicare to brush teeth, but I still used a manual brush for the larger head to brush my mouth because a larger head felt better to me to do this step. I finally decided to try a spinbrush which has a larger bristle area and purchased one a few months ago and now I am spoiled. So I am all electric now. I still stick with the Sonicare for the up and down action that it provides and the narrower brush design. I still think that is the best design to get into the grooves of teeth. So the spinbrush has only replaced my manual brush's role. ________________________________ From: Silva <silvaworks@...> Coconut Oil Sent: Sat, February 19, 2011 5:09:28 PM Subject: Re: Re: OT - Tooth decay options Please clarify the contridiction in these statements. If you really liked the Sonicare, why did you get a spinning brush? What kept you from getting another brush that you " really liked " ? -richard- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 How about that. :-) ________________________________ From: Joan Dwyer <rosegardenstudio@...> Coconut Oil Sent: Sat, February 19, 2011 6:16:46 PM Subject: RE: Re: OT - Tooth decay options I use both of these brushes as well...for the same reasons. Joan I use them both today. I formerly used the Sonicare to brush teeth, but I still used a manual brush for the larger head to brush my mouth because a larger head felt better to me to do this step. I finally decided to try a spinbrush which has a larger bristle area and purchased one a few months ago and now I am spoiled. So I am all electric now. I still stick with the Sonicare for the up and down action that it provides and the narrower brush design. I still think that is the best design to get into the grooves of teeth. So the spinbrush has only replaced my manual brush's role. ________________________________ From: Silva <silvaworks@...> Coconut Oil Sent: Sat, February 19, 2011 5:09:28 PM Subject: Re: Re: OT - Tooth decay options Please clarify the contridiction in these statements. If you really liked the Sonicare, why did you get a spinning brush? What kept you from getting another brush that you " really liked " ? -richard- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 If you're looking for an alternative to toothpaste that's natural and effective, there's an herbal powder from India that I think just can't be beat. I've been using it for a year, and I've had one cavity " repair " itself, and my dental health has never been better. I buy it off of eBay from...http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Vicco-Herbal-Tooth-Powder-100-Gram-100-Veg-12-49-/1\ 70593650144?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0 & hash=item27b82c85e0 This link is for two containers (about $12.50 with shipping), and I've found that even with brushing three times a day with it, one container lasts about 9 months, so it's pretty much a bargain...not to mention what I've saved in dental bills. And as Duncan says, nothing beats flossing, so I also attribute that twice daily habit to my good teeth. I also agree that a power toothbrush (I use a Spinbrush) is an excellent habit. I started using a Spinbrush after breaking my right arm and finding it too difficult to do a good job with a manual brush in my left hand. I'll never go back to manual. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 You can find a much better price on this if you go on indianblend.com ________________________________ From: moontidearts <moontidearts@...> Coconut Oil Sent: Sat, February 19, 2011 6:52:54 PM Subject: Re: OT - Tooth decay options If you're looking for an alternative to toothpaste that's natural and effective, there's an herbal powder from India that I think just can't be beat. I've been using it for a year, and I've had one cavity " repair " itself, and my dental health has never been better. I buy it off of eBay from...http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Vicco-Herbal-Tooth-Powder-100-Gram-100-Veg-12-49-/1\ 70593650144?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0 & hash=item27b82c85e0 This link is for two containers (about $12.50 with shipping), and I've found that even with brushing three times a day with it, one container lasts about 9 months, so it's pretty much a bargain...not to mention what I've saved in dental bills. And as Duncan says, nothing beats flossing, so I also attribute that twice daily habit to my good teeth. I also agree that a power toothbrush (I use a Spinbrush) is an excellent habit. I started using a Spinbrush after breaking my right arm and finding it too difficult to do a good job with a manual brush in my left hand. I'll never go back to manual. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Thanks much for that. I've already found a few things I need. M > > You can find a much better price on this if you go on indianblend.com > > > > > ________________________________ > From: moontidearts <moontidearts@...> > Coconut Oil > Sent: Sat, February 19, 2011 6:52:54 PM > Subject: Re: OT - Tooth decay options > > > If you're looking for an alternative to toothpaste that's natural and effective, > there's an herbal powder from India that I think just can't be beat. I've been > using it for a year, and I've had one cavity " repair " itself, and my dental > health has never been better. I buy it off of eBay > from...http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Vicco-Herbal-Tooth-Powder-100-Gram-100-Veg-12-49-/1\ 70593650144?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0 & hash=item27b82c85e0 > > This link is for two containers (about $12.50 with shipping), and I've found > that even with brushing three times a day with it, one container lasts about 9 > months, so it's pretty much a bargain...not to mention what I've saved in dental > bills. And as Duncan says, nothing beats flossing, so I also attribute that > twice daily habit to my good teeth. I also agree that a power toothbrush (I use > a Spinbrush) is an excellent habit. I started using a Spinbrush after breaking > my right arm and finding it too difficult to do a good job with a manual brush > in my left hand. I'll never go back to manual. > > M > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Duncan, Since you like to hand out unsolicited advice so freely, I have some for you: Get an ego adjustment. Hopefully there's a practitioner in your neighborhood. Dee > > With respect, Bruce, any oral hygienist will tell you that plenty of junk doesn't get swished out, and anyone who tries flossing after swishing will see food particles and softer calculus that sticks to the floss. My advice is that your advice will look more accurate if you avoid saying swishing is superior; adjuvant therapy is a better term > > Ever considered colloidal silver pulling? It's what they're doing over in the silver community. > > all good, > > Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Bruce, Thanks for clearing that up for those not familiar with oil pulling. I suffered from gum problems for years despite all the flossing and brushing. It wasn't until I began oil pulling that they cleared up. My teeth tightened and no more bleeding or soreness - even when I sometimes forget to floss. All the best, Dee > > I would like to clear up some confusion about oil pulling. The name " oil > pulling " is actually very descriptive of what is going on. While swishing > oil in the mouth, the oil is actually pulling germs, mucus, and pus from the > mouth-cleaning the teeth and gums better than flossing or brushing, although > they are important too. It does not, however, pull toxins out of the > bloodstream and into the mouth. That would be impossible. But the fact that > it does pull disease-causing bacteria and viruses from the mouth has > far-reaching health consequences. These germs are constantly seeping into > the bloodstream and cause a lot of health problems. By removing the source > of the problem, the body is able to detox better and healing results. I go > into detail on this process in my book " Oil Pulling Therapy " and back it up > with references to literally hundreds of published studies. Many of the > early studies were performed by Dr. Weston A. Price. His research on this > topic was incredible. > > > > Bruce > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I am going to get the paste and the powder because I read your ebay link fully and it says to rub the paste onto your gums after brushing with the powder. That will be great to do at night. As for their other stuff, I don't know " indian. " ) But maybe I will call them Monday and ask some questions and make it more worth the shipping. What did you find so quick? ________________________________ From: moontidearts <moontidearts@...> Coconut Oil Sent: Sat, February 19, 2011 8:40:48 PM Subject: Re: OT - Tooth decay options Thanks much for that. I've already found a few things I need. M > > You can find a much better price on this if you go on indianblend.com > > > > > ________________________________ > From: moontidearts <moontidearts@...> > Coconut Oil > Sent: Sat, February 19, 2011 6:52:54 PM > Subject: Re: OT - Tooth decay options > > > If you're looking for an alternative to toothpaste that's natural and >effective, > > there's an herbal powder from India that I think just can't be beat. I've been > using it for a year, and I've had one cavity " repair " itself, and my dental > health has never been better. I buy it off of eBay >from...http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Vicco-Herbal-Tooth-Powder-100-Gram-100-Veg-12-49-/\ 170593650144?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0 & hash=item27b82c85e0 >0 > > This link is for two containers (about $12.50 with shipping), and I've found > that even with brushing three times a day with it, one container lasts about 9 > months, so it's pretty much a bargain...not to mention what I've saved in >dental > > bills. And as Duncan says, nothing beats flossing, so I also attribute that > twice daily habit to my good teeth. I also agree that a power toothbrush (I use > > a Spinbrush) is an excellent habit. I started using a Spinbrush after breaking > my right arm and finding it too difficult to do a good job with a manual brush > in my left hand. I'll never go back to manual. > > M > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Dee, Back at you; try not to be such an Asshole. all good, Duncan > > > > With respect, Bruce, any oral hygienist will tell you that plenty of junk doesn't get swished out, and anyone who tries flossing after swishing will see food particles and softer calculus that sticks to the floss. My advice is that your advice will look more accurate if you avoid saying swishing is superior; adjuvant therapy is a better term > > > > Ever considered colloidal silver pulling? It's what they're doing over in the silver community. > > > > all good, > > > > Duncan > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 You can call me any vile name you want to Duncan but your conduct on this list speaks for itself. Dee > > > > > > With respect, Bruce, any oral hygienist will tell you that plenty of junk doesn't get swished out, and anyone who tries flossing after swishing will see food particles and softer calculus that sticks to the floss. My advice is that your advice will look more accurate if you avoid saying swishing is superior; adjuvant therapy is a better term > > > > > > Ever considered colloidal silver pulling? It's what they're doing over in the silver community. > > > > > > all good, > > > > > > Duncan > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Sorry Duncan, but oral hygienists don't know anything about oil pulling, so their opinion would be meaningless in this respect. Have you tried oil pulling? I doubt it because if you have, you would know that it is superior to flossing. Even after flossing, oil pulling will pull out hidden food debris that the brushing and flossing have missed. It is actually amazing how much debris is missed. My statement that oil pulling is superior to brushing and flossing comes from both personal experience and from published studies. I've mentioned several studies in my book to verify this fact. However, I don't recommend replacing brushing with oil pulling. I suggest using both. Brushing does a good job with removing plaque, which is constantly building up on the teeth, especially when the diet contains a lot of sugar and starch. Keep in mind that Weston A Price found that people who had healthy mouths did not need to brush their teeth. The indigenous peoples he studied never brushed their teeth but had little tooth decay or gun disease. The environment of the mouth is the most important and oil pulling helps to achieve a healthy mouth. Bruce From: Coconut Oil [mailto:Coconut Oil ] On Behalf Of Duncan Crow Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 3:02 PM Coconut Oil Subject: Re: OT - Tooth decay options With respect, Bruce, any oral hygienist will tell you that plenty of junk doesn't get swished out, and anyone who tries flossing after swishing will see food particles and softer calculus that sticks to the floss. My advice is that your advice will look more accurate if you avoid saying swishing is superior; adjuvant therapy is a better term Ever considered colloidal silver pulling? It's what they're doing over in the silver community. all good, Duncan > > > > Posted by: " Lyn K " on Tue Feb 15, 2011 8:08 pm (PST) > > > I want to encourage you that YES, oil pulling will be good for him. I > > > would try to get him to do it more than once each day. > > > > I'm curious... I recall reading somewhere that oil-pulling was most > > beneficial if only certain oils were used... and specifically coconut > > oil was not one of the recommended oils... I think sesame, and maybe > > sunflower oils were the ones most recommended... > > > > Comments? > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 That is so true. I'm a very careful flosser and I'm always amazed at how much more oil pulling releases. On Feb 21, 2011, at 8:27 AM, Bruce Fife <bruce@...> wrote: > Even after flossing, oil pulling will pull out hidden food > debris that the brushing and flossing have missed. It is actually amazing > how much debris is missed. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Well, Bruce, I still call it oil " swishing " so fewer people are confused with the poor choice of teminology tha calls it " pulling " , and I note I can swish with anything that's liquid, but yes I have done it with coconut oil and also olive oil. For one week, after which I flossed threads of meat protein and vegetable fiber that were caught between the teeth. They are actually held fast and I have to floss them out. Can hardly get the floss in there. If the debris was just packed in the spaces and not actually held between teeth I'm sure it woulda worked. Swishing seems to be great for clearing stuff that is loose but I still had to floss. My technique is that I swish well, then floss, then brushm, then swish real hard and thoroughly with peroxide mouthwash. You can keep the oil I think a lot of people who gravitated to swishing probably practiced poor dental hygeine before they started. They are satisfied that at least they are doing something. I predict that oil swishing will be seen as an adjuvant rather than primary dental care tha you said it could be. I still think calling it " oil pulling " is unfortunate. I know it's misleading people into thinking it pulls toxins from the tissues in the nmouth, and that point will have to be corrected. Thanks for writing in and correcting it a couple of times. all good, Duncan > > > > > > Posted by: " Lyn K " on Tue Feb 15, 2011 8:08 pm (PST) > > > > I want to encourage you that YES, oil pulling will be good for him. I > > > > would try to get him to do it more than once each day. > > > > > > I'm curious... I recall reading somewhere that oil-pulling was most > > > beneficial if only certain oils were used... and specifically coconut > > > oil was not one of the recommended oils... I think sesame, and maybe > > > sunflower oils were the ones most recommended... > > > > > > Comments? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I have to agree here 100% with Duncan. From: Duncan Crow <duncancrow@...> Subject: Re: OT - Tooth decay options Coconut Oil Date: Monday, February 21, 2011, 3:32 PM Â Well, Bruce, I still call it oil " swishing " so fewer people are confused with the poor choice of teminology tha calls it " pulling " , and I note I can swish with anything that's liquid, but yes I have done it with coconut oil and also olive oil. For one week, after which I flossed threads of meat protein and vegetable fiber that were caught between the teeth. They are actually held fast and I have to floss them out. Can hardly get the floss in there. If the debris was just packed in the spaces and not actually held between teeth I'm sure it woulda worked. Swishing seems to be great for clearing stuff that is loose but I still had to floss. My technique is that I swish well, then floss, then brushm, then swish real hard and thoroughly with peroxide mouthwash. You can keep the oil I think a lot of people who gravitated to swishing probably practiced poor dental hygeine before they started. They are satisfied that at least they are doing something. I predict that oil swishing will be seen as an adjuvant rather than primary dental care tha you said it could be. I still think calling it " oil pulling " is unfortunate. I know it's misleading people into thinking it pulls toxins from the tissues in the nmouth, and that point will have to be corrected. Thanks for writing in and correcting it a couple of times. all good, Duncan > > > > > > Posted by: " Lyn K " on Tue Feb 15, 2011 8:08 pm (PST) > > > > I want to encourage you that YES, oil pulling will be good for him. I > > > > would try to get him to do it more than once each day. > > > > > > I'm curious... I recall reading somewhere that oil-pulling was most > > > beneficial if only certain oils were used... and specifically coconut > > > oil was not one of the recommended oils... I think sesame, and maybe > > > sunflower oils were the ones most recommended... > > > > > > Comments? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.