Cavities

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molybdenum is very helpful for teeth,

but bascially teeth are bone and the spectrum of minerals necessary

for strong bone of which calcium is only one is important.

vitmain d to.

so i guess there are malabsorbtion isues? magnesium is helpful to.

no sugar and honey is not to hot either.

the forms of fluoride in toottpaste and town water are toxic, calcium

fluoride may be more tolerable which is in green tea.

it pays to leave cavities unfilled unless they are needed for a

biting surface. composite fillings always cause more decay in

compared to a tooth unfilled. but it sounds like there are basic

mineralisation issues and i hope that sugar has already been removed.

> My 3yo with PDD has multiple cavities. We just recently noticed

them. We

> live in an area where the water has no Fluoride, and have not

supplemented

> because of concerns about it interfering with sulfation. Does

anyone have

> any suggestions on how to deal with these and how to prevent more?

>

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>>My 3yo with PDD has multiple cavities. We just recently noticed them. We

live in an area where the water has no Fluoride, and have not supplemented

because of concerns about it interfering with sulfation. Does anyone have

any suggestions on how to deal with these and how to prevent more?

Have a look at www.mizar5.com. This web site contains lots of information

on dealing with teeth problems and how to prevent cavities etc...

You can also buy a herbal preparation (usually a tincture) for teeth that

contains oak bark and some other herbs that helps quite a bit. I give this

kind of ticture to even my 2 year old. Try www.800herbdoc.com.

Abby

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Staci,

I had all my silver fillings replaced w/ the white 2 years ago and I love them,

I have not had any problems with them, and I'm an adult who eats a variety of

foods. Also, I've had my son w/ ASD put to sleep for his dental work, Talk w/

the anesthesiologist first and go over allergies, etc. If you have a good

anesthesiologist you will be fine.

Joie

Sheldon <nsheldon1@...> wrote:

I took my son, who is 6 years old, to the dentist this morning and they informed

me he has 6 cavities. I am in shock. They said I had two options. The first is

to put him under and do all of the fillings at once. The second is to give him

" happy gas " and the numbing shot and fill them in 3 separate visits (2 each time

- 40 minutes each)

Can anyone give me any advice. I hate to " put him to sleep " ; but I also don't

want him to suffer.

Also, the dentist said we really need to have them filled with the silver

fillings. He said the other kind aren't good for the back teeth (The don't hold

up for the chewing.) But I'm worried about the mercury in the fillings. Of

course, the dentist did not feel it to be a problem.

Any advice. I am worried sick about making the right decisions.

Thank you,

Staci

[Guest guest]

We went through this when my son was about 3. He had 8 cavities. We

had him put under & did it outpatient. It went really well.

However, he's going to have more fillings now. Since he's older

(he's 7), doesn't have any real sensory issues and for the most part

acts like a typical child now, we're probably going to have his

dental work done in the office with the " happy gas " . His younger

brother (he's 5 & still pretty severly autistic with LOTS of sensoary

issues) also has to have cavities filled, and the dentist wants to

try it in the office, but I'm a little bit afraid to. If he has a

bad experience with it, we'll never get him to go back into the

dentist office for cleanings!!! I'm probably going to see if our

insurance will pay for him to be put to sleep.

If you're worried about the silver fillings, what about caps? That's

what they put on my oldest when he had the first dental work done.

The dentist said they would last longer and we wouldn't have to worry

about refilling his teeth.

[Guest guest]

Hi Staci -

My white fillings have been holding up fine in my back

teeth, and I chomp ice constantly all day (yep-I

know-iron anemia). I also clench them. One of the

fillings was in a risky area that they weren't sure

would even hold a filling, and it's lasted a couple of

years so far.

If they're not his permanent molars, I would go for

the white and take the risk. It would make you feel

better, and if they did by some chance come out

(possible but not necessarily likely), no harm in

refilling them again except for the cost.

Good luck on deciding. I was told the same thing &

just said " Well if they fall out I'll come back,

'kay? " and they were fine with that.

HTH

--- Sheldon <nsheldon1@...> wrote:

> I took my son, who is 6 years old, to the dentist

> this morning and they informed me he has 6 cavities.

> I am in shock. They said I had two options. The

> first is to put him under and do all of the fillings

> at once. The second is to give him " happy gas " and

> the numbing shot and fill them in 3 separate visits

> (2 each time - 40 minutes each)

>

> Can anyone give me any advice. I hate to " put him

> to sleep " ; but I also don't want him to suffer.

>

> Also, the dentist said we really need to have them

> filled with the silver fillings. He said the other

> kind aren't good for the back teeth (The don't hold

> up for the chewing.) But I'm worried about the

> mercury in the fillings. Of course, the dentist did

> not feel it to be a problem.

>

> Any advice. I am worried sick about making the

> right decisions.

>

> Thank you,

> Staci

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

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Staci,

You might want to get a second opinion from another dentist. My son

has had a lot of fillings and I was never told that the mercury ones

would be better. Also, one thing that surprised me was how well he

did during the procedure. He has sensory issues so I expected

it to be much more difficult, but the doctor just numbed him with a

topical

and shots, and he had no problems. I know not all kids will react the

same

way, but it was much better than I expected. My son was also pretty

young

at the time.

Good luck with your decision,

On Aug 10, 2005, at 2:09 PM, Sheldon wrote:

> I took my son, who is 6 years old, to the dentist this morning and

> they informed me he has 6 cavities. I am in shock. They said I had

> two options. The first is to put him under and do all of the fillings

> at once. The second is to give him " happy gas " and the numbing shot

> and fill them in 3 separate visits (2 each time - 40 minutes each)

>

> Can anyone give me any advice. I hate to " put him to sleep " ; but I

> also don't want him to suffer.

>

> Also, the dentist said we really need to have them filled with the

> silver fillings. He said the other kind aren't good for the back

> teeth (The don't hold up for the chewing.) But I'm worried about the

> mercury in the fillings. Of course, the dentist did not feel it to be

> a problem.

>

> Any advice. I am worried sick about making the right decisions.

>

> Thank you,

> Staci

>

>

[Guest guest]

I would go for the complete anesthesia. I have been told that Nitrous Oxide

(laughing gas) interferes with glutathione.

And if these are baby teeth why not go with the fillings you prefer - they

only have to last a few years anyway. I would avoid any source of mercury you

can...

[Guest guest]

How to do the procedure is a matter of choice although you need to consider that

he may need more work later. Porcelian flillings may cost more but do not

contain mercury. Our dentist found 13 cavvities in my 16 year

old son. He never used to get any cavities before. He has been on Nexium for 2

years for acid reflux. Nexium dries out the mouth and causes more cavities.

Dentists have procedures that they can do to help prevent more cavities in

children prone to them.

Sheldon <nsheldon1@...> wrote: I took my son, who is 6 years old, to

the dentist this morning and they informed me he has 6 cavities. I am in shock.

They said I had two options. The first is to put him under and do all of the

fillings at once. The second is to give him " happy gas " and the numbing shot

and fill them in 3 separate visits (2 each time - 40 minutes each)

Can anyone give me any advice. I hate to " put him to sleep " ; but I also don't

want him to suffer.

Also, the dentist said we really need to have them filled with the silver

fillings. He said the other kind aren't good for the back teeth (The don't hold

up for the chewing.) But I'm worried about the mercury in the fillings. Of

course, the dentist did not feel it to be a problem.

Any advice. I am worried sick about making the right decisions.

Thank you,

Staci

[Guest guest]

My son got the non mercury fillings and they lasted

just fine until the baby teeth fell out.

--- nechapasi@... wrote:

> I would go for the complete anesthesia. I have been

> told that Nitrous Oxide

> (laughing gas) interferes with glutathione.

>

> And if these are baby teeth why not go with the

> fillings you prefer - they

> only have to last a few years anyway. I would avoid

> any source of mercury you

> can...

>

>

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

Barb Katsaros

barbkatsaros@...

[Guest guest]

Choose a different dentist. Is he knew to dentistry? Often,

dentists insist on mercury fillings because they are limited in

experience on how to use other kinds of enamel, and these silver

fillings are the easiest to put in. Look for a mercury free

dentist or holistic dentist in your area who care about the mercury

controversy. So, that you can trust that both shots given to numb

the area or fillings are mercury free. You can also have a blood

test done that shows any allergies the child has to anything being

used in his/her mouth to avoid the development of allergies and

asthma. I had this done myself and was appalled at the number of

things I am allergic to that have been put in my mouth. My asthma

has gone down after having just half of my silver fillings removed.

I no longer need my inhaler. You need a dentist who understands the

connection between your teeth and your bodies health. Good luck!

Please let us know how it goes.

> I took my son, who is 6 years old, to the dentist this morning and

they informed me he has 6 cavities. I am in shock. They said I had

two options. The first is to put him under and do all of the

fillings at once. The second is to give him " happy gas " and the

numbing shot and fill them in 3 separate visits (2 each time - 40

minutes each)

>

> Can anyone give me any advice. I hate to " put him to sleep " ; but

I also don't want him to suffer.

>

> Also, the dentist said we really need to have them filled with the

silver fillings. He said the other kind aren't good for the back

teeth (The don't hold up for the chewing.) But I'm worried about

the mercury in the fillings. Of course, the dentist did not feel it

to be a problem.

>

> Any advice. I am worried sick about making the right decisions.

>

> Thank you,

> Staci

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

The fillings you're interested in is called a " composite " filling. The

composite filling is " clear " and is the best material in my opinion.

You might want to do some research on oxzone therapy for your cavities -

various dentist use ozone to kill the bacteria, etc.

This dentist uses the filling material you're looking for and I included

other dentists as well below.

Dr. Jay L Rosenheck, DDS, FAGD (770) 614-4666)

1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Ste. 10, Suwanee, GA 30024

List of Georgia Dentists

Dr. a Cann (404) 233-1102 Atlanta GA

Dr. Russel McDougal (404) 239-9566 Atlanta GA

Dr. Jay L Rosenheck, DDS, FAGD (770) 614-4666)

1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Ste. 10, Suwanee, GA 30024

Dr. Dressler (404) 349-2088 Atlanta GA

Dr. Dressler (404) 634-2975 Atlanta GA

Dr. Akintade Dare (404) 696-3554 Atalanta Ga.

Dr. Boe (770) 396-7545 Dunwoody GA

Dr. Wayne King III (770) 426-0288 Marietta GA

Dr. Deborah Pence (770) 441-1432 Norcross GA

Siemens <mandamom2many@...> wrote:

I am going to have to make a dentist appointment soon I know I have one or 2

cavities. What are the non-mercury fillings called? I want to make sure I

get those!

--

Mrs. () Siemens

Mommy to Zack and Liddy...so far

no fear, only faith; no guilt, only grace; no pride, only praise; no claim,

only Christ

[Guest guest]

To even be more specific, there are direct composite and indirect

composites.

Direct composites are a one step process as it is installed directly into

the filling, less expensive, and typically have a shorter life. They are

subject to shrinkage and this can make your teeth sensitive.

Indirect composites are a two step process which involved taking a mold of

the filling, creating and baking the filling in a lab and then installing

into the filling, is more expenisve and typically have a longer life. There

should be no shrinkage as they are baked in the lab prior to being used as a

filling.

If you go to a biological/holistic dentist, you can have some blood tests

run that will identify all the dental materials that you are allergic to so

that you can select the least toxic material for your body...I think the

test runs about $300 + -.

vsp

On 12/3/05, richard s <grabbeeproduct@...> wrote:

>

> ,

>

> The fillings you're interested in is called a " composite " filling. The

> composite filling is " clear " and is the best material in my opinion.

>

> You might want to do some research on oxzone therapy for your cavities -

> various dentist use ozone to kill the bacteria, etc.

>

> This dentist uses the filling material you're looking for and I

> included other dentists as well below.

>

>

> Dr. Jay L Rosenheck, DDS, FAGD (770) 614-4666)

> 1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Ste. 10, Suwanee, GA 30024

>

>

>

>

> List of Georgia Dentists

> Dr. a Cann (404) 233-1102 Atlanta GA

> Dr. Russel McDougal (404) 239-9566 Atlanta GA

> Dr. Jay L Rosenheck, DDS, FAGD (770) 614-4666)

> 1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Ste. 10, Suwanee, GA 30024

> Dr. Dressler (404) 349-2088 Atlanta GA

> Dr. Dressler (404) 634-2975 Atlanta GA

> Dr. Akintade Dare (404) 696-3554 Atalanta Ga.

> Dr. Boe (770) 396-7545 Dunwoody GA

> Dr. Wayne King III (770) 426-0288 Marietta GA

> Dr. Deborah Pence (770) 441-1432 Norcross GA

>

>

> Siemens <mandamom2many@...> wrote:

> I am going to have to make a dentist appointment soon I know I have one or

> 2

> cavities. What are the non-mercury fillings called? I want to make sure I

> get those!

>

> --

> Mrs. () Siemens

>

> Mommy to Zack and Liddy...so far

>

> no fear, only faith; no guilt, only grace; no pride, only praise; no

> claim,

> only Christ

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the info, I'm not in GA though, I'm in Ontario, Canada, but I'll

call my dentist and see if they have composite fillings.

On 12/3/05, richard s <grabbeeproduct@...> wrote:

>

> ,

>

> The fillings you're interested in is called a " composite " filling. The

> composite filling is " clear " and is the best material in my opinion.

--

> Mrs. () Siemens

>

> Mommy to Zack and Liddy...so far

>

> no fear, only faith; no guilt, only grace; no pride, only praise; no

> claim, only Christ

>

[Guest guest]

Cavities are often caused by streptococcus mutans. Sugar feeds the bacteria.

[ ] Cavities

Jan,

I'm not 100% on this but I believe that the cause of cavities is bacteria and

that there is a thought that we 'catch' bacterial infections in the mouth from

our families. The cause of gingivitis is also bacteria but a different strain.

Some folks seem to get gum disease, some seem to get cavities and some seem to

get both.

(I have a friend who had all her adult teeth pulled when she was 22.

I would also assume that the enamel that was being formed on you child's teeth

was not as strong as the enamel that formed on her baby teeth. Perhaps she was

not as toxic and could make stronger enamel in utero. I don't know of anything

to do about weak enamel except to seal all of her teeth.

The bacteria issue could be investigated by her dentist. OR perhaps you could

use some of the anti bacterial supplements if any of them are tolerable as a

swish and swallow. I'd imagine that might be the best way to knock those little

bugs into submission.

Chris

[Guest guest]

The bacteria you're referring to that causes cavities is called streptococcus

mutans.

Most dentists are of no help and just say to brush and floss more.

S S

Jan,

I'm not 100% on this but I believe that the cause of cavities is bacteria and

that there is a thought that we 'catch' bacterial infections in the mouth from

our families. The cause of gingivitis is also bacteria but a different strain.

Some folks seem to get gum disease, some seem to get cavities and some seem to

get both.

(I have a friend who had all her adult teeth pulled when she was 22.

I would also assume that the enamel that was being formed on you child's teeth

was not as strong as the enamel that formed on her baby teeth. Perhaps she was

not as toxic and could make stronger enamel in utero. I don't know of anything

to do about weak enamel except to seal all of her teeth.

The bacteria issue could be investigated by her dentist. OR perhaps you could

use some of the anti bacterial supplements if any of them are tolerable as a

swish and swallow. I'd imagine that might be the best way to knock those little

bugs into submission.

Chris

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I am using Pleo San Strep drops in conjunction with SanPharma Quentans capsules

to treat my 5 years old's chronic strep infections. My son also has a sever

dental cavity issue. He had 13 cavities by age of 2. I just recently found 2

new ones. I wonder if it would help, if I were to apply Pleo San Strep drops

directly on his teeth where they displayed the initial sign of developing

cavity.

Limin

RE: [ ] Cavities

The bacteria you're referring to that causes cavities is called streptococcus

mutans.

Most dentists are of no help and just say to brush and floss more.

S S

Jan,

I'm not 100% on this but I believe that the cause of cavities is bacteria and

that there is a thought that we 'catch' bacterial infections in the mouth from

our families. The cause of gingivitis is also bacteria but a different strain.

Some folks seem to get gum disease, some seem to get cavities and some seem to

get both.

(I have a friend who had all her adult teeth pulled when she was 22.

I would also assume that the enamel that was being formed on you child's teeth

was not as strong as the enamel that formed on her baby teeth. Perhaps she was

not as toxic and could make stronger enamel in utero. I don't know of anything

to do about weak enamel except to seal all of her teeth.

The bacteria issue could be investigated by her dentist. OR perhaps you could

use some of the anti bacterial supplements if any of them are tolerable as a

swish and swallow. I'd imagine that might be the best way to knock those little

bugs into submission.

Chris

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could gargling and rinsing with hydrogen peroxide help kill this cavity

causing bacteria?

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I have just seen two articles about Green tea and bicarbonate of soda (

alkalizes) reducing the strep mutans. Don't remember where I saw this ....

Re: [ ] Cavities

could gargling and rinsing with hydrogen peroxide help kill this cavity

causing bacteria?

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[Guest guest]

Cheryl, sorry to hear about the cavities, many of my friends kids with autism

seem to have cavaties. Wonder whats causing it, some had to be put out to do the

filings. Not pleasent is there something missing in our diet or are they just

prone to it. Haven't seen a dentist yet for my little guy. Worries me.

Kavita

Re: diet

>

> http://www.nids. net/diet. htm

>

> While the website hasn't been updated in a very long time, this is

> really the only thing available online. He has gotten stricter about

> the diet, though. Really, you find out what is okay and what isn't

> by telling him what your child eats. I think I'm giving him a weekly

> food report every 2-3 months, sometimes more often.

>

> Cheryl

>

> On Oct 12, 2007, at 7:26 PM, sydbugg wrote:

>

> > Is there a link to the diet Dr. Goldberg recommends?

> >

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

Well, 2 of the cavities are 100% my fault. They are between his

teeth and I really had no clue to floss his teeth. I know, it sounds

so stupid (even to me) that I didn't know to floss. I'm a pretty

smart lady and I completely missed the boat on that one, don't ask me

how or why! Now that I know I feel really stupid. I've been

fortunate enough to know a few other mom's that are pretty smart

ladies, too that did the same thing so I don't feel quite so alone in

feeling like an idiot! But the other 4, well the dentist said

there are any number of reasons why this happens (he was kind enough

to say that at least it's not his heart, lungs or whatever -

basically he said it's not the end of the world) and it's actually

quite common in all children. Sometimes the teeth are just weak,

sometimes the grooves are too deep and it doesn't matter how much you

brush, you'll never get all the food out, etc. I don't know if there

is any difference in the amount of cavitites in autistic kids vs. NT

kids but I would imagine that many parents have to also deal with

sensory issues (not us, though, he opens is mouth wide to let me

brush his teeth after he's done it himself) and sensory issues can

make it quite difficult to do a good brushing and flossing. I was

prone to a lot of cavities as a child and I've always had soft teeth

so part of it can also be genetic.

He doesn't need to be sedated, though. They cleaned his teeth while

we were there to check out whether he needed it and they said he was

a breeze and would be fine with NO. He was great for the x-rays,

too. He loves all that stuff, anyway. He absolutely loves new

things and the more machinery he gets to be involved with, the

better. He'll comply with just about anything that he has even the

remotest interest in - like seeing the great big mirror above his

head so he can watch what's going on his mouth.

Cheryl

On Oct 13, 2007, at 8:56 AM, kavita mallik wrote:

> Cheryl, sorry to hear about the cavities, many of my friends kids

> with autism seem to have cavaties. Wonder whats causing it, some

> had to be put out to do the filings. Not pleasent is there

> something missing in our diet or are they just prone to it. Haven't

> seen a dentist yet for my little guy. Worries me.

> Kavita

>

> Re: diet

> >

> > http://www.nids. net/diet. htm

> >

> > While the website hasn't been updated in a very long time, this is

> > really the only thing available online. He has gotten stricter about

> > the diet, though. Really, you find out what is okay and what isn't

> > by telling him what your child eats. I think I'm giving him a weekly

> > food report every 2-3 months, sometimes more often.

> >

> > Cheryl

> >

> > On Oct 12, 2007, at 7:26 PM, sydbugg wrote:

> >

> > > Is there a link to the diet Dr. Goldberg recommends?

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

My son had cavities filled about two years ago. (And I didn't attempt to

bring him to a dentist until he was 6, and then it took three tries to find the

right dentist for us). His pediatric dentist said it was nothing we did/didn't

do to cause the cavities, but that his enamel was weak... which was caused by

high fever as an infant.

If this is true, that probably explains the high ratio of cavities for our kids.

I know my son was sick a lot as a baby- ear infections and when he had Roseola

(HHV-6 infection) he had a very high fever.

- in Mobile, AL

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Re: diet

>

> http://www.nids. net/diet. htm

>

> While the website hasn't been updated in a very long time, this is

> really the only thing available online. He has gotten stricter about

> the diet, though. Really, you find out what is okay and what isn't

> by telling him what your child eats. I think I'm giving him a weekly

> food report every 2-3 months, sometimes more often.

>

> Cheryl

>

> On Oct 12, 2007, at 7:26 PM, sydbugg wrote:

>

> > Is there a link to the diet Dr. Goldberg recommends?

> >

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

My son has had cavity problems too, in part because he's a bit oral tactile

defensive which made brushing his teeth borderline traumatic when he was

younger. The other piece is that cavities are infections. Poor immune systems

won't keep bacteria population in the mouth as low as a healthy one.

Sorry to all of you out there who are struggling with the cavities. Don't feel

too bad though. We didn't catch one of my son's cavities until it was absess

and he had to have the tooth pulled at the tender age of five.

April

Re: diet

> >

> > http://www.nids. net/diet. htm

> >

> > While the website hasn't been updated in a very long time, this is

> > really the only thing available online. He has gotten stricter about

> > the diet, though. Really, you find out what is okay and what isn't

> > by telling him what your child eats. I think I'm giving him a weekly

> > food report every 2-3 months, sometimes more often.

> >

> > Cheryl

> >

> > On Oct 12, 2007, at 7:26 PM, sydbugg wrote:

> >

> > > Is there a link to the diet Dr. Goldberg recommends?

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Thanks, , I don't think they stress anything about our teeth when we see

our oncologists. When you talk about green drinks, are you talking about green

teas? My dentist does advocate using flouride toothpaste and mouthwash at

night, but it requires a prescription and it's a little more than the Biotene

products. Evidently I haven't solved my problem yet, but I take so many things

that cause dry mouth. I will post his instructions whenever he gets around to

emailing them to me. Here is something I read about dental implants.

People undertaking dental implant surgery should be fit, with healthy gums. It

is not good for smokers, people with a lowered immune system or people with

unhealthy gums.

Blessings and peace,

Lottie

[Guest guest]

Lottie wrote:

Thanks, , I don't think they stress anything about our teeth when we

see our oncologists. When you talk about green drinks, are you talking

about green teas? My dentist does advocate using flouride toothpaste and

mouthwash at night, but it requires a prescription and it's a little more

than the Biotene products. Evidently I haven't solved my problem yet, but I

take so many things that cause dry mouth.

________________

Hi Lottie,

No, green tea is good for the immune system and a good idea (it is my main

beverage mixed with a little organic fruit juice).....by green drinks I

meant a drink that was very alkaline, like all green veggies are. Some of

the drinks you can buy (at a health food store) are barley greens, Greens

First, and there are many others. They usually have the anti-oxidant power

of 8-10 servings of fruits and veggies in a single glass but they are also

alkaline. I think that anyone who is having any GI upset (and that goes

from the mouth to the other end, so even diarrhea) could benefit from

trying to become more alkaline.....because just about ALL Rx drugs are

acid. And using another drug that reduces your stomach acid is not really a

good idea because you need an acid stomach for proper digestion (so no

naturopath would ever recommend this approach). One simple thing to do

throughout the day to become more alkaline is to squeeze a 1/2 lemon or

lime in water and drink that....it also reduces mucous and congestion.

C.

[Guest guest]

One thing that I will say is that even my conservative western medicine dentist

says that on the candida diet one would not get cavities.   I may be

misquoting but he said something to the effect that the bacteria that live in

mouth eat sugar only and then the crap out lactic acid that eats away at enamel

and thus one gets cavates from eating sugar, seems reason enough to be on Bee's

program.   Thanks Mike!

From: Bee <beeisbuzzing2003@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: cavities

T <macedgeca@. ..> wrote:

>

> Could having dental cavities cause more of a problem with candida?

>

+++Hi Elyse. Not necessarily. What problems are you having that you believe

are because of cavities?

Bee