Guest guest Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 >> Cavity-Causing Bacteria May Have Originated in Gut> Germ linked to tooth decay evolved from a beneficial organism, > researchers say> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------> 1/23/2010 -- Randy Dotinga> (HealthDay News) -- New research provides insights into the genetic > makeup of a germ that causes cavities, and shows why the germ does such > a great job of colonizing the mouth.>> The germ is known as Bifidobacterium dentium Bd1. Other related germs > are best known for sitting in the gut and doing good things, like > assisting in digestion and boosting the immune system. But this > particular germ is a black sheep in the family because it is linked to > tooth decay.>> In the new study, researchers examined the germ's genetic makeup and > found that it has adapted to the environment of the mouth: It tolerates > acid, can protect itself against things that kill germs, and has other > tools to survive in its environment.>> The findings were published online in the journal PLoS Genetics.>Now this is fascinating. I don't have strong teeth (and I've had Crohn's for 30+ years). Wheneveer I'd go to the dentist (which in the past wasn't necessarily every year, much less twice a year), I can't remember a time when I didn't have at least one cavity that needed filling. However, I just went to the dentist a few weeks ago and did not have any cavities. I've now been on the diet a little over a year. I'm thinking there's some kind of connection to the above. At the very least to the fact that I no longer eat sugar.n>-- Now available. A fine gift for cat lovers:Confessions of a Cataholic: My Life With the 10 Cats Who Caused My Addictionby n Van Tilwww.wordpowerpublishing.com ; signed copies; free shipping in U.S., reduced shipping elsewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 I find it so weird too - a mouth full of fillings here as well but never thought of it as anything but my sugary diet - had no symptoms etc so love doff it for years -but now my littlest (the one on SCD now for yeast)is the only one here with a cavity ever -and none of them have ever had sweets - it's all connected - darn gut!!!! LOL eileen 2 years scd son scd 4 months > > > > > Cavity-Causing Bacteria May Have Originated in Gut > > Germ linked to tooth decay evolved from a beneficial organism, > > researchers say > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > 1/23/2010 -- Randy Dotinga > > (HealthDay News) -- New research provides insights into the genetic > > makeup of a germ that causes cavities, and shows why the germ does such > > a great job of colonizing the mouth. > > > > The germ is known as Bifidobacterium dentium Bd1. Other related germs > > are best known for sitting in the gut and doing good things, like > > assisting in digestion and boosting the immune system. But this > > particular germ is a black sheep in the family because it is linked to > > tooth decay. > > > > In the new study, researchers examined the germ's genetic makeup and > > found that it has adapted to the environment of the mouth: It tolerates > > acid, can protect itself against things that kill germs, and has other > > tools to survive in its environment. > > > > The findings were published online in the journal PLoS Genetics. > > > Now this is fascinating. I don't have strong teeth (and I've had Crohn's for 30+ years). Wheneveer I'd go to the dentist (which in the past wasn't necessarily every year, much less twice a year), I can't remember a time when I didn't have at least one cavity that needed filling. However, I just went to the dentist a few weeks ago and did not have any cavities. I've now been on the diet a little over a year. I'm thinking there's some kind of connection to the above. At the very least to the fact that I no longer eat sugar. > > n > > > > > > -- > Now available. A fine gift for cat lovers: > Confessions of a Cataholic: My Life With the 10 Cats Who Caused My Addiction > by n Van Til > www.wordpowerpublishing.com ; signed copies; free shipping in U.S., reduced shipping elsewhere > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 May I just say without pointing to numerous studies that it is the carbohydrate/sugar you put into your mouth that feeds the bad bacteria that cause tooth decay. Sound familiar? It is not an imbalance of calcium in the blood that draws it from the teeth. That is not accurate. The bacteria ingest the sugar and metabolize it to excrete acid that demineralizes the enamel surface. The bacteria can then penetrate into the next layer of tooth, called dentin, which is organic and now becomes the food source for the bacteria. The bacteria no longer need the sugar you are ingesting as a food source, they eat your teeth. If genetically you do not have buffering capacity in your saliva, this process occurs more easily. Also, if you don't make enough saliva, this process occurs more easily and you will have a high rate of decay. Topical fluoride in the form of toothpaste and mouthwashes helps to repair or remineralize the tooth surface by inserting a fluoride ion where there was a calcium ion. So to recap, genetic factors influence decay but SUGAR and carbohydrates cause tooth decay. Our primitive ancestors who did not eat refined carbs or sugars had virtually no tooth decay. It is accurate to state that an imbalance of blood calcium can leach calcium from the bones. However, this has nothing to do with the teeth themselves. Terry the dentist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Additionally, I've found keeping those plastic toothpicks in the house/car so I can use throughout the day to keep food from sticking between the teeth, I've not had any cavities, even when I was consuming carbs and sugar before I started SCD. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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