Why is dental health so important?
Excerpts: Mercury/amalgam fillings, gum, or periodontal disease, failed root canals, cavities and sensitivity to dental materials are all dental health risk factors, with mercury/amalgam fillings and gum disease having the greatest negative affect on overall health. Mercury is the most poisonous, non-radioactive, naturally occurring substance on this planet. It is far more toxic than lead, arsenic, or cadmium and the World Health Organization has stated that there is no known safe level for mercury. It is classified as a neurotoxin. Mercury can readily cross the blood-brain barrier, and can seriously impair the health and function of the brain and central nervous system. Exposure to mercury can also damage the endocrine, immune, cardiovascular, enzymatic, gastrointestinal, reproductive, and urinary systems. It can interfere with, and overload the natural detoxification pathways of the liver, kidneys, skin, and intestine, depleting the body of critical antioxidants. Mercury is linked to
Dental disease can no longer be omitted from the subject of health, healing, and longevity. Dental disease is not just a minor ailment of the gums and teeth; it is a disease of the body that just happens to begin in the mouth. If left unchecked, it can cause, contribute to, or increase the risk of other more serious disease, affecting quality of life and ultimately shortening life expectancy. Mercury/amalgam fillings, gum, or periodontal disease, failed root canals, cavities and sensitivity to dental materials are all dental health risk factors, with mercury/amalgam fillings and gum disease having the greatest negative affect on overall health. Mercury is the most poisonous, non-radioactive, naturally occurring substance on this planet. It is far more toxic than lead, arsenic, or cadmium and the World Health Organization has stated that there is no known safe level for mercury. It is classified as a neurotoxin. Mercury can readily cross the blood-brain barrier, and can seriously impair
Dental health also affects other parts of the body. Plaque which is made up of bacteria, saliva and cellular debris builds up on the enamel of the teeth. When combined with food particles, it becomes calcified and is now tartar. Tartar can lead to tooth decay and other oral diseases if not treated. In addition, it can cause a bacterial infection which then travels through the blood to other vital organs and can result in serious illness and even death. Domestic cats are very susceptible to Feline Oral Resorptive Lesions. In fact, these painful lesions are the most common tooth disease in domestic cats. Some studies report that 60% of cats over 6 years of age have at least one. In addition to regular exams, you may want to ask your veterinarian about food or chew toys that may aid in your pet’s oral health.
http://www.sanoviv.com/content/view/26/ Fourth: Dr. Hugginss site was the very first site I visited when I first started to work with Menieres sufferers. I gained a lot of insight and courage to ask more pointed questions as I realized many people would never connect dental problems to Menieres symptoms. I encourage you to spend time in his site and to buy whatever books catch your interest. This is the very best way to get professional support. http://www.hugnet.com/default.asp?PageName=Library I felt it was important to include this short article and website. It spells out the Consumer Product Safety Commissions position as it seems to differ from other, more traditional points of view. Consumer Product Safety Commission Mercury Vapors Are Hazardous CPSC Document #5057 Because some herb-selling shops or “botanicas” sell mercury for use in homes, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is alerting consumers that mercury vapors (which have no odor) are hazardous. CPSC recomm
