Re: Vitacost article on bifidus/tooth decay

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n,I think it was in Nourishing Traditions or Stop the Thyroid Madness that mentions it isn't the sugar directly that causes the tooth decay. It is rather another imbalance in the body that causes the body to pull the calcium from our bones and teeth so that there is enough calcium in the blood. Then in turn through this imbalance, the body isn't doing what it should to build new bone. The sugar does, I think, contribute to this imbalanced state, but through an indirect process.AmeliaHusband UC 9 years, SCD 19 monthsLDN 3 mgTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Fri, February 12, 2010 3:02:00 AMSubject: Re: Vitacost article on bifidus/tooth decay

>> 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>--

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just curious if you've read Breakthrough by suzanne somers where the docs state

how bad fluoride is and say even the ADA knows it and teachs dentists it's ok -

any thoughts??? I can get names and quotes but i've been petrified of fluoride

since

thanks Eileen

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> 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?

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> 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.

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> 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.

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> 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.

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> 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.

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> Terry the dentist

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I understand but it's not her that said it, I can get you the docs name to see

if you find he/she reputable - can we discuss offline or do you not want to go

there?? LOL

thanks Eileen 2 years scd

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> Eileen,

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> I'm afraid the topic of fluoride is too extensive and off topic to be

discussed on this forum.

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> I am aware of all the controversy surrounding fluoride. While I have great

respect for Suzanne Somers, I don't recall that she is a dentist.

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> With all due respect, I will not be drawn into this discussion on this forum.

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> Terry

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