Unhealthy teeth and gums linked to chronic disease

(NaturalNews) According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, "Dental caries (tooth decay) remains the most prevalent chronic disease in both children and adults." In addition, according to the Centers for Disease Control, "One out of every two American adults aged 30 and over has periodontal disease." Clearly, we must stop relying on conventional (ineffective) dental procedures to protect our health.

Gum disease is preventable. Periodontal (gum) disease is one of many chronic inflammatory diseases which affect the gums and bone supporting the teeth. Left untreated, gum disease can lead to tooth loss plus many other diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. On the next NaturalNews Talk Hour, find out how to take better care of your teeth and gums -- holistically.

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Dental amalgams (mercury-based fillings) cause chronic disease

In Feb. 1998, a group of the world's top mercury researchers announced that mercury from amalgam fillings can permanently damage the brain, kidneys and immune system of children. In addition, a large-scale epidemiological study revealed that mercury is linked to digestive disorders, sleep disturbances, concentration problems, memory loss, bleeding gums and many other mouth disorders.

Can mercury cause Alzheimer's disease? Dr. Boyd Haley and a team of scientist exposed rats to levels of mercury vapor diluted to account for the size difference between humans and rats. The rats developed tissue damage "indistinguishable" from that of Alzheimer's disease. By the way, repeating the experiment showed the same results.

On the next NaturalNews Talk Hour, Jonathan Landsman and Mark McClure, D.D.S., talk about the dangers of dental amalgams, root canals, how to deal with temporomandibular joint disorders and sleep apnea plus much more.

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5 ways to prevent gum disease

Did you know that poor gum health dramatically increases the risk for heart disease and stroke? In addition, gum disease can make respiratory conditions -- like bronchitis -- worse. Ultimately, when you ignore gum disease -- you increase your risk of cancer.

So, here are some simple steps to take to prevent gum disease.

1. Brush your teeth -- twice a day with natural (non-fluoride) toothpaste. As a great antiseptic, try brushing with a few drops of neem or tea tree oil.

2. Keep your toothbrush clean by soaking it in a capful of hydrogen peroxide, once a week, to kill unwanted bacteria.

3. Rinse your mouth with colloidal silver -- a few times per day -- to kill unfriendly pathogens.

4. Try rinsing your mouth -- for 10 minutes or more -- with baking soda/sea salt mixtures or coconut oil. In fact, "oil pulling" is a great way to kill bacteria and parasites that cause plaque -- plus your teeth will be whiter.

5. Make your own (or buy) high-quality herbal mouthwash. Use herbs like goldenseal, myrrh and calendula -- which have been used for hundreds of years for dental health.

Don't forget. The next NaturalNews Talk Hour will provide valuable information about the benefits of oral health and disease prevention.

This week's guest: Mark McClure, D.D.S., F.A.G.D., Doctor of Integrative Medicine (CUIM)

Find out what to do about mercury-based fillings, root canals plus much more - Sun. Jun. 15

Mark McClure, D.D.S., F.A.G.D., is a biological dentist with a mercury-free, holistic family dentistry practice at National Integrated Health Associates (NIHA), an integrative medicine and dental center serving Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

Biological dentistry considers the impact of dentistry on the whole body and uses biocompatible dental materials and techniques that work in conjunction with the body, encouraging it to heal naturally.

Discover holistic solutions for poor health. Conventional dentistry is only concerned about the oral cavity. If you suffer from sinusitis, poor brain health, chronic fatigue, irritable bowel disorders or any other chronic health problem -- be sure to tune into the next NaturalNews Talk Hour. Holistic dentistry could be the solution to your troubles.

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