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Had painful teeth cleaning at the dentist - what to do?

I have asked a question before about how I noticed brown spots on my teeth in someplaces and thought they were cavities, and asked what I should do about them. Well finally today I …
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Anyone here cured or stopped gum recession?

There are couple of teeth-related posts but nothing regarding gum recession without any other dental issues. Especially interested in gum recession in lower front teeth. If someon …
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Anyone use a miswak or cleaning stick for their teeth?

I've been trying to heal my teeth as the dentist wants me to spend $5000 on treatments. I've been doing a lot of research on different things to use naturally but there are so many …
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Healthy Gums? = Perfect Health?

What do healthy gums look like? I also want to know about perfect health and gums. I have read before somewhere on this site or some other paleo site, that this guy went to his den …
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periodental disease and paleo principals

anyone here have success treating periodental disease? In particular, im wondering if fasting, vlc diets, and consumption of cultures veggies helps (perhaps in combination with fas …
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Why does flaxseed oil have a better effect on my gums than fish oil?

A few years ago when I was still veg*n but transitioning to paleo I started taking flax seed oil. One effect it had was that my gums stopped bleeding. After reading about some nega …
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Gingivitis and baking soda--why is it the only thing that seems to work?

However, I'm also trying to re-build the enamel on my teeth and have come to find out that 99% of every mouth care product on the market has glycerin in it. From what I've read, gl …
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Curing gum disease?

I have a relative following paleo who has severe gingivitis. She's been doing paleo 80/20 for about 8 months and while it has gotten better, her gums still bleed when flossing. I s …
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Paleo Dentistry Hacks

My visits to the dentist throughout my life were all compulsory (i.e. parents forced me). Now, I brush with coconut oil and baking soda, floss regularly, and don't experience any p …
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Irritated gums, from Walnuts (maybe?)

I noticed that whenever i eat walnuts for a couple a days i get irritated (itchy, bleeding) gums. It's the second time I'm noticing this... Anybody ever had a similar reaction or …