Answer lies not just in oral hygiene but also in poor nutrition
Nutrition by mouth!
Contributed by Bettencourt
Portland — Nutrition by mouth! Nutrition by mouth!
Dr Bill Kellner-Read BDS (Dental Surgeon) Dr Bill Kellner-Read BDS (Dental Surgeon)
The importance of nutrition in dentistry has long been underated. Yet in essence as we look into the mouth we see the gateway to the rest of the body. Too often we are lead to believe that all we need do is brush our teeth, use a mouthwash, floss occasionally and we will be okay. Yet in my practice I see gum disease, periodontal disease, missing and loose teeth in people who say that they brush twice a day at least. So if they are doing their job what is happening? Why do we see such poor mouths and how does this impact on the rest of the body?
Dentistry’s answer has been poor brushing technique, smoking and lack of fluoride. Is this all that there is to it or is there more? We only need to look at the epic work of Dr Weston Price DDS to see that the answer lies not just in oral hygiene but also in poor nutrition. He made this statement back in the 1930‘s:
We have known for 40 years and more that the cause of physical degeneration is largely nutritional. May God help us if it takes another 40 years for our health professionals, the Food and Drug Administration, and our political and administrative officeholders to accept these facts.
Contributed by Bettencourt
Portland — Nutrition by mouth! Nutrition by mouth!
Dr Bill Kellner-Read BDS (Dental Surgeon) Dr Bill Kellner-Read BDS (Dental Surgeon)
The importance of nutrition in dentistry has long been underated. Yet in essence as we look into the mouth we see the gateway to the rest of the body. Too often we are lead to believe that all we need do is brush our teeth, use a mouthwash, floss occasionally and we will be okay. Yet in my practice I see gum disease, periodontal disease, missing and loose teeth in people who say that they brush twice a day at least. So if they are doing their job what is happening? Why do we see such poor mouths and how does this impact on the rest of the body?
Dentistry’s answer has been poor brushing technique, smoking and lack of fluoride. Is this all that there is to it or is there more? We only need to look at the epic work of Dr Weston Price DDS to see that the answer lies not just in oral hygiene but also in poor nutrition. He made this statement back in the 1930‘s:
We have known for 40 years and more that the cause of physical degeneration is largely nutritional. May God help us if it takes another 40 years for our health professionals, the Food and Drug Administration, and our political and administrative officeholders to accept these facts.
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