Gum Disease and Tooth Decay Treatment

Tooth Decay and Gum Disease are commonly thought of as caused by plaque, or growths of bacteria on the teeth. Oral hygiene is stressed for prevention, and that's important. However, nutrition can be a large contributing factor in Tooth Decay and Gum Disease. The Center for Holistic Dentistry can give you a thorough evaluation and recommend a nutritional treatment plan to counter act gum disease and tooth decay.

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Traditionally fluoride is used to harden enamel and make it more resistant to decay. Research from around the world suggests that use of fluoride, especially if taken systemically through water or vitamins may br harmful because it is absorbed in other tissues and bone. There are reports that link fluoride use to cancer and other degenerative diseases.

Overall the role of nutrition is not fully appreciated as a causative factor in dental disease, which is generally viewed as having a local cause.

Therefore when an individual is affected with tooth decay or gum disease consideration should be given to contributory imbalances in the chemistry of the body. One should evaluate the general balance of the biochemistry with particular attention to the pH of saliva and the level of calcium and phosphorous in the body. The amount and frequency of refined carbohydrate intake is also an important consideration. The overall energy state of the individual should be considered and if defective the imbalance may be treated homeopathically or through other means.

After your biological dental examination we can develop a natural treatment to heal any gum disease or tooth decay present. One way our office treats gum disease is with Perio Protect Method™. It is an affective way of treating pariadontal disease by cleaning out bacteria to allow the body to heal reducing the need for surgery.

Read on to learn more about nutrition and degenerative dental disease.