Question: I have had gum disease since I was 26, right after the birth of my 3rd child…I have bone missing between the teeth but since I now take a lot of vitamins and really liked rinsing with baking soda...bleeding is stopped bone may still be disappearing but at a slow rate. I have my teeth … [Read more...] about Gum Disease Question
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions asked by real people - answered by Dr. Mark Manhart.
Diastemic Cyst Cause
A young fellow with eBay came in with his three kids and one may have the onset of a Diastemic cyst. I was listing for him the possible causes and he chimed in, "Pacifiers." My head spun about. I had never considered that. Certainly, sucking on a pacifier, introducing to the mouth bacteria from … [Read more...] about Diastemic Cyst Cause
Flossing Experience
A lady called from MD yesterday. She was so mad at her dentists we had to laugh about it. Then she explained to me why flossing is damaging her mouth. It spreads infection all over the mouth, hurts the gums and keeps loosening the contacts between the teeth. She is a teacher, I think. Smart, with … [Read more...] about Flossing Experience
Are you an advocate of flossing?
Comment / Question: Love your products. Wondering two things: dentist in my area doing calcium therapy? what do you advocate as far as flossing is concerned? -Jane in CA Answer: Thanks for your comments about our calcium materials. Floss is nice. Avoid it. Flossing packs food … [Read more...] about Are you an advocate of flossing?
Should I worry about high serum calcium levels & prostate cancer?
Question: My dentist __________ recently was introduced to your calcium therapy and presently he is using the wafers on an implant of mine which has not osteo-integrated completely. He has inserted the wafers between the gumline and the implant and over the next few weeks I will go to his office … [Read more...] about Should I worry about high serum calcium levels & prostate cancer?
Warning about artificial cinnamon flavorings?
Comment: I had this allergy in college when I bought a big multi-pak of fire [Ed note: brand name removed] gum...it is the ARTIFICIAL CINNAMON FLAVORINGS that cause this reaction, not real cinnamon. Many people take cinnamon for blood sugar balancing...please don't blame the real herb when it … [Read more...] about Warning about artificial cinnamon flavorings?
Negative Mouth Impact: Gums with Cinnamon or Sorbitol in Them
I've been using your Calcium Therapy Mouthwash [Oral-Cal] for a good while now. I kept having my mouth break out in ulcers (on inside surface of both cheeks) and also sores on the sides of my tongue. The worst case was when my tongue swelled so badly that I was biting the sides of my swollen cheeks … [Read more...] about Negative Mouth Impact: Gums with Cinnamon or Sorbitol in Them
Do you think your calcium treatments would help cracked teeth syndrome?
Question: Hi, my friend is impressed by your calcium products and I'm intrigued! Apparently I have cracked teeth syndrome, it's painful. Do you think your calcium treatments would help? Obviously I mean home treatments! Thanks, Jenny, UK Answer: Thank you and thank your friend for the … [Read more...] about Do you think your calcium treatments would help cracked teeth syndrome?
Why don’t my crowns feel right?
Question: The crowns have never felt right. What's the matter? Answer: A large part of the Calcium Therapy approach includes the bite, that is, how the teeth fit together, or occusal interdigitation. We always check out the bite when crowns or fillings are placed and when there is a bite … [Read more...] about Why don’t my crowns feel right?
Are deep cleanings needed?
Question: Are deep cleanings of her teeth needed? ~ Carol Answer: Yes, deep cleanings with scaling are needed at times; however, they are expensive and painful. When done with anesthesia it amounts to gum surgery, and that is not very nice for anyone. CTI has not needed to do gum surgeries for … [Read more...] about Are deep cleanings needed?