When bad bacteria get into the mouth it forms a colony in the upper maxilla bone and a canal down between the central teeth and into the pallet to drain into the throat. We dentists see it so often we miss it, and hide it with x-rays. Then, that colony repeats itself down the body to the rectum. … [Read more...] about Video: Pereodontal Disease
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Acids Dissolve Calcium and Zinc
Acids caused by bacteria in the month can cause cavities by dissolving the minerals from your enamel - like Calcium and Zinc. … [Read more...] about Acids Dissolve Calcium and Zinc
Catalysts of Good Health
Zinc and Calcium are minerals and cannot be made by the body. They are catalysts (stimulators) necessary for good health. The body needs them to maintain healthy gums, and not consuming enough Zinc or Calcium may increase your risk of developing periodontal disease. … [Read more...] about Catalysts of Good Health
Calcium in Food
What foods are high in Calcium? … [Read more...] about Calcium in Food
Zinc Deficiency is a Problem
Supplementation with zinc is effective against different oral diseases, for example, gingivitis, periodontitis, halitosis, and others. Zinc deficiency has been associated with poor periodontal health. … [Read more...] about Zinc Deficiency is a Problem
Zinc Helps!
Since tooth decay is ultimately caused by acidic bacterial secretions, zinc helps protect against cavities. Your tooth enamel is made from a substance called calcium hydroxyapantite. This substance has a crystalline structure. Zinc helps determine the exact crystalline structure that your enamel … [Read more...] about Zinc Helps!