021 Teeth: Everyone's Getting Drilled
Medical Medium Podcast
Deep Dive
Why are fruit and sugar often blamed for teeth problems?
Fruit and sugar are often blamed for teeth problems due to the misconception that the natural sugars in fruit are equivalent to processed sugars, which are thought to cause cavities. However, the real causes of teeth problems are mineral deficiencies, inherited toxins, and pathogens, not the sugar in fruit.
What role do mineral deficiencies play in teeth health?
Mineral deficiencies, such as B12, zinc, manganese, calcium, and silica, accumulate over time and weaken teeth. These deficiencies can be inherited or developed, leading to porous teeth, cavities, and other dental issues, even if the teeth appear healthy on the outside.
How do pathogens affect teeth and gums?
Pathogens like Epstein-Barr virus, shingles, and streptococcus release toxins that create an acidic environment in the body. This acidity requires calcium to neutralize, which is often drawn from teeth and bones, weakening them over time. Additionally, pathogens can cause infections in the gums and teeth.
Why do some people have more cavities than others despite similar diets?
Differences in cavity rates are due to inherited toxins, mineral deficiencies, and pathogens passed down through family lines. These factors make some individuals more susceptible to dental issues, even if they consume the same diet as others with fewer cavities.
What is the significance of vitamin C for gum health?
Vitamin C is critical for gum health as it strengthens gums and teeth by providing antioxidants. Deficiencies in vitamin C, often caused by battling pathogens, can lead to gum infections, receding gums, and weakened teeth.
How do pharmaceuticals impact teeth?
Pharmaceuticals are highly acidic and require calcium to neutralize, which is often drawn from teeth and bones. Over time, this weakens teeth and can lead to cavities, crumbling teeth, and other dental issues. Additionally, pharmaceuticals contain metals and toxins that further harm dental health.
What is the connection between emotional stress and teeth health?
Emotional stress, such as breakups or divorces, causes adrenaline surges, which are highly acidic and corrosive. Over time, these surges can weaken teeth by depleting calcium reserves, leading to dental problems.
Why are root canals often misunderstood?
Root canals are often misunderstood because they are blamed for causing autoimmune diseases or other health issues. However, the real culprits are pathogens like Epstein-Barr virus and shingles, which thrive in a weakened immune system. Root canals are a necessary procedure to save a tooth when it is severely damaged.
What is the impact of ammonia on teeth?
Ammonia, produced from putrefied proteins and rancid fats in the gut, travels up into the mouth and seeps into teeth, weakening them from the inside. This process can lead to long-term dental issues, especially if the ammonia exposure is ongoing.
Why is fluoride treatment harmful to teeth?
Fluoride treatments are harmful because fluoride is an aluminum byproduct and a neurotoxin. It weakens teeth, damages the nervous system, and can cause long-term health issues, despite being promoted as a dental health treatment.
- The causes of teeth problems are often misattributed to diet alone, specifically fruit consumption.
- Historical biases against plant-based diets led to misdiagnosis.
- Dentists often overlook underlying health issues in patients with high-protein, high-fat diets.
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