We have been very good over the past couple of decades at looking for infections and problems in the gut that can trigger or are linked to inflammatory and autoimmune disorders elsewhere in the body. But I've always felt we were missing a trick by not considering infections and inflammation at the other end of …
Titanium and Dental Implants
Two things have come across my desk on this subject this week. First, a person asking for Melisa testing for metals because of forthcoming dental treatment and, second, a story from Michelle at Foodsmatter.com about how having one titanium dental implant has ramped up her electro-sensitivity, sadly. This is quite an important topic and I …
New #Dental Test for #Periodontal Disease and #Gingivitis
 As some of you know, I have been having resistant gum problems and periodontal disease  for the last few years. In desperation, I begged one of our labs (the lovely BTS) if they would do a dental test for me to look at what was going on. They did. I am now having targeted antibiotic …
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New #Dental Test
As many of you know, I have been having resistant gum problems and periodontal disease  for the last few years.  Caused, I am convinced, by a weakening of the mucosal tissue and SIgA by the gluten, since we know that's what it does. Why would the mouth be any different to mucosal tissue in the …
Dental Silver Fillings To Be Banned At Last
Saw this from WDDTY this morning - good news! Amalgam dental fillings – which contain mercury – are expected to be phased out across Europe in the next few years. The European Parliament is likely to opt for a complete ban by 2013, which will come into affect by 2018, following a damning report by a …
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Dental X-rays: Be Cautious
New research suggests we should think carefully before consenting to annual dental x-rays. The odd one here or there may be fine but regular ones should be thought about carefully if this research is to be believed: DENTAL X-RAYS TRIPLE RISK OF BRAIN TUMOURS Routine dental x-rays can triple the risk of meningioma, a type …