it is so important to look at a sample of your plaque under a microscope to determine if you have good or bad bugs. You may have gums that look healthy, but a bad slide indicates another type of hidden infection.
Your Mouth has Gotten You into Trouble!
By Mark A. Breiner, DDS
mouth are responsible for many of our health problems. In fact, several holistic MD’s that spoke at a recent conference I attended refer 70- 80% of their patients to a knowledgeable, experienced, holistic dentist because they cannot substantially help their pa- tients until the dental issues are addressed.
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Dental Concerns There are several major dental issues that have a direct effect
on one’s health:
1. Silver Fillings. The so-called “silver” fi llings are about 50% mercury. The mercury comes off the fi llings as a vapor and can penetrate one’s cells. Anything that stimulates the fi llings such as brushing or chewing will substantially increase the amount of mercury vapor coming off the fi llings. There is no safe level of mercury in the body. Yes, it is a small amount that comes out, but it is cumulative. The more fi llings you have, the more mercury you have in your brain. Mercury also crosses the pla- cental barrier and into the developing fetus, and accumulates in the mother’s milk. The perils of mercury go on and on. Caveat – mercury is dangerous and safe removal of mercury fi llings requires knowledge in what to do before, during, and after their replacement.
2. Root Canals. Root-canaled teeth are dead teeth and they give off potent toxins. If the immune system cannot quarantine the toxins, research shows that they can cause many diseases including heart disease, stroke, arthritis and much more. In fact, one study showed the DNA of pathogens typical for root canals and for periodontal infection were present in the blood clots of patients with acute myocardial infarction.
3. Hidden Dental Infections. Teeth that are dead and asymptomat- ic can go undetected without a thorough screening. These teeth can be even more toxic than root-canaled teeth.
4. Periodontal Disease. Today it is well documented that if you have periodontal disease, you have a higher chance of having a heart problem, stroke, pre-mature birth and more. This is why
8. Sleep Apnea. Many cases of sleep apnea go undiagnosed. Research shows that sleep apnea is associated with many health problems such as stroke, heart disease, fatigue, high blood pressure and more. Often the underlying issue is dental, with the tongue not having enough room within the oral cavity thus causing impingement of the airway. Some of the indicators are crowded teeth, narrow dental arches, tongue-tied, TMD and a retruded chin.
9. Esthetics. If one is not happy with their smile, this can have a psychological effect on one’s self image. Low self esteem and not wanting to smile has a negative effect on one’s health.
Good oral health is so vital to good general health that I coined the term “Whole-Body Dentistry®”. It is impossible to have one without the other.
Mark A. Breiner, DDS, is a pioneer and recognized authority in the fi eld of biological and holistic den- tistry. He is a health visionary with over 30 years of experience in helping patients fi nd solutions to baffl ing, unresolved health problems—even those that are seemingly unrelated to dentistry. Dr. Breiner
is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, a past-president and Fellow of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. He is the author of Whole-Body Dentistry®: A Com- plete Guide to Understanding the Impact of Dentistry on Total Health. Dr. Breiner practices dentistry in Fairfi eld, Connecticut. For further information visit
www.wholebodydentistry.com. Or call 203.371.0300 ext.1. See ad on page 32.
any of my patients come in with a myriad of health prob- lems, dental concerns and an extensive history of dental procedures. People are not aware that problems in the
5. Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD). The temporo- mandibular joint is the joint in front of your ear. If the relation- ship of your upper jaw to your lower jaw is not correct, it can cause TMD. TMD can cause headaches, migraines, dizziness, neck and back aches, among other things. When one’s dental arches are narrow and the tongue is too large for the space, this often will lead to snoring and sleep apnea, with all its attendant health problems. An abnormal bite in children has been associ- ated with sensory issues, ADD, poor sleep, fatigue and more.
6. Energetic Interferences. Every tooth and its surrounding struc- tures are on an acupuncture meridian and relate to specifi c organs, vertebrae, and muscle groups. An unhealthy or root-ca- naled tooth can interfere with the energy fl ow along the merid- ian and can affect those associated organs and tissues. However, it is a two-way street and sometimes tooth pain is being caused by an organ problem. It is important to know this relationship because sometimes root canals are done unnecessarily.
7. Electrical Interferences. When dissimilar metals are placed in a salt water solution, like saliva, a current is generated. Mer- cury fi llings and other metals in the mouth sometimes generate enough current to interfere with your meridians.
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