Tooth Decay

A New Theory To Stop Tooth Decay
Summary and Objective: It is important for us to understand how to
think correctly about tooth cavities. In this lesson we will
explore the roots of the ideas about tooth decay so you can
understand where our modern beliefs about tooth cavities come from.
Then you can decide for yourself whether or not you should continue
to believe in them.

In ancient times people believed that cavities were caused by the
tooth worm. I suppose people saw how worms ate holes in apples, and
then concluded a worm was eating a hole in their teeth. People also
believed cavities were caused by "evil spirits." Today we give
these "evil spirits" and worms a new face - bacteria.

The current theory of tooth decay was synthesized in 1882 by
dentist W. D. Miller. He announced that cavities were caused by
acids in the mouth that were formed by microorganism. He came to
this conclusion from test tube experiments. He found that extracted
teeth immersed for long periods in fermenting mixtures of bread and
saliva produced what appeared to be tooth decay. It is important to
note that Dr. Miller considered that he had not found all the
factors in tooth decay with this acid hypothesis.

Dr. Miller wrote this:

"The extent to which any tooth suffers from the action of the acid
depends upon its density and structure, but more particularly upon
the perfection of the enamel and the protection of the neck of the
tooth by healthy gums. What we might call the perfect tooth would
resist indefinitely the same acid to which a tooth of opposite
character would succumb in a few weeks."

In simple terms. Dr. Miller believed that acid from the mouth, or
"bacterial waste" would not harm a healthy tooth. In his words a
tooth would "resist indefinitely" acid.

Yet somehow, this opinion of the creator of the acid tooth decay
theory is generally ignored by those who place extreme blame for cavities
on the oral environment. From the oral environment perspective, any
tooth that becomes infected with certain bacteria will decay, and
nothing can prevent this.

The American Dental Association takes this same extreme oral
environment position:

"Although tooth decay has declined among young children as a group,
it can still be a problem for individual children, and even teens
and adults. That's because plaque, a sticky film of bacteria,
constantly forms on your teeth. When you eat or drink foods
containing sugars or starches, the bacteria in plaque produce
acids that attack tooth enamel. The stickiness of the plaque
keeps these acids in contact with your teeth and after many such
attacks, the enamel can break down and a cavity forms."

Notice the Difference from 1882 to 2009:

In 1882 Dr. Miller said that even though food sticking on teeth is
a factor in cavities, the most fundamental mechanism to tooth
health is the "density and structure" of the tooth. Today, the ADA leaves
out this important message about making teeth strong. Leaving the
public with dental treatments, tooth brushing and flossing as our only
mechanism to stop tooth decay.

The new theory of cavities is really quite old:

The new theory of tooth decay suggests that it is the strength of
the tooth that is a primary factor in dental health. The strength
of the tooth is a result of the internal health of the body. It is
a result of having enough vitamin and minerals in the system to
produce healthy teeth and bones. This is in complete agreement with
Dr. Miller's one hundred year old tooth decay theory. When your
defensive factors are high - which is a result of a good diet, then
you will be immune to tooth cavities. When your defensive factors
are low, which is the result of a poor diet or aggravating factors
like prescription drugs, then the tooth is susceptible to a variety
of factors that encourage the decay process. That means that acid
in the mouth from bacteria, if there is any significant acid from
bacteria, will only cause decay, or be in excess when the body is
out of balance.

The same is true for tooth infections, tooth pain, hot/cold
sensitivity, loose teeth, chipping teeth, or receding gums. These
are all signs that the body is not in ideal health, that the teeth
have lost their protective ability, and as a result, you have tooth
decay in all its forms.

In the next time we will learn about some vitamins and foods to help
strengthen your teeth.

yours in dental health,
Ramiel Nagel, Author of "Cure Tooth Decay" & "Healing Our Children"

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