How to test and solve oral bacteria issues

[Maria4/4]

Hi,

This week I found a post about this issue on Dr. Bredesen's Instagram.



Maria 4/4

[SusanJ]

Erythritol Functional Roles in Oral-Systemic Health

Oral health studies revealed that erythritol can reduce dental plaque weight, reduce dental plaque acids, reduce counts of mutans streptococci in saliva and dental plaque, and reduce the risk for dental caries better than sorbitol and xylitol, resulting in fewer tooth restorations by dentist intervention.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29355425/

[floramaria]

Erythritol Functional Roles in Oral-Systemic Health

Thanks for posting the link to the study, Susan.

[Maria4/4]

Erythritol Functional Roles in Oral-Systemic Health

Oral health studies revealed that erythritol can reduce dental plaque weight, reduce dental plaque acids, reduce counts of mutans streptococci in saliva and dental plaque, and reduce the risk for dental caries better than sorbitol and xylitol, resulting in fewer tooth restorations by dentist intervention.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29355425/

Thanks a lot Susan for this information. I love Erythritol, so it's very good news. In the last months, I am only eliminating things from my diet, because of my APOE status, so it's so good when I see that I can keep something in my diet. I am really happy with your post.

Thanks a lot,
Maria 4/4

[mike]

I would like to test my oral bacteria to see if I have "bad" bacteria that could cause brain problems. I also would like to know what can be done to change the mouth flora and improve it. I have read a lot of information about gut health, but don't find useful information about oral health.

Hi Maria,

I'll add my two cents worth. I have a functional dentist that suggested my testing for nasty bacteria. I had been having problems with deep pockets and weak enamel. Her husband also recently died from a form of dementia. I don't remember which one I had, but it was the one they were testing for. They put me on a long course of antibiotics. I also get cleanings every 4 months, and now also get a laser treatment into the boundary between gum and teeth specific for the bad bacteria. My pockets pretty much went away and I could feel with my tongue that the gums were now tight. My weak enamel spots also re-hardened. Now, one conflicting factor - I also did a multi-week water fast during which my gums showed the most improvement... How much the lack of carbs helped, I can't say.

I'm all about trying to prevent the brain from having to respond to invading nasties...this process seems to be broken in 4/4s. So in addition to going after the bad bacteria, I had all of my fillings replaced a bit at a time, choosing the ones that were leaking to do first. Mercury in the mouth, that close to the brain can't be good...

[Maria4/4]

I would like to test my oral bacteria to see if I have "bad" bacteria that could cause brain problems. I also would like to know what can be done to change the mouth flora and improve it. I have read a lot of information about gut health, but don't find useful information about oral health.

Hi Maria,

I'll add my two cents worth. I have a functional dentist that suggested my testing for nasty bacteria. I had been having problems with deep pockets and weak enamel. Her husband also recently died from a form of dementia. I don't remember which one I had, but it was the one they were testing for. They put me on a long course of antibiotics. I also get cleanings every 4 months, and now also get a laser treatment into the boundary between gum and teeth specific for the bad bacteria. My pockets pretty much went away and I could feel with my tongue that the gums were now tight. My weak enamel spots also re-hardened. Now, one conflicting factor - I also did a multi-week water fast during which my gums showed the most improvement... How much the lack of carbs helped, I can't say.

I'm all about trying to prevent the brain from having to respond to invading nasties...this process seems to be broken in 4/4s. So in addition to going after the bad bacteria, I had all of my fillings replaced a bit at a time, choosing the ones that were leaking to do first. Mercury in the mouth, that close to the brain can't be good...

Thank you so much Mike for your useful inputs. Do you know which nasty bacteria you tested for?
Grateful,
Maria 4/4

[mike]

Do you know which nasty bacteria you tested for?

Maria,

Sorry it took so long. I just went to get a cleaning. The two that they tested for were Porphyromonas Gingivalis and Treponema Denticola.