Sudden dental issues/lack of saliva
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I went to the dentist today. I have cavities and weak enamel close to my gums on my upper teeth. I need the cavities repaired.
I have white sticky spots as the dentist calls it. She also noticed I have very little saliva production which is likely the cause. She asked if I feel dehydrated I’m not sure about that. I am never thirsty so I can probably drink more.
I did start to take cynomel about 9 months ago. Can this be the culprit ?
This is a sudden change since I never had this problem so it must be something I do.I’m throwing it out here since someone might have some suggestions. I am a bit down from hearing this.
I will do a search on this forum as wellFemale 60 y/old
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@happyhanneke said in Sudden dental issues/lack of saliva:
I have white sticky spots as the dentist calls it.
These are current/recent decalcifications afaik. Maybe get some Tooth Mousse on your teeth before going to bed or rub on some calcium carbonate at the very least (also after meals or after fruit juice). Do measure your morning saliva pH.
Iodide, which many people strongly oppose for whatever reasoning, can markedly increase saliva and also boost its antibacterial function by hypoiodite. -
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Thanks. I happen to have all these things. I was also advised xylitol.
I am just really curious if is related to cynomel use. I have not changed anything in my lifestyle and this is the first time for me to have cavities like that. -
@happyhanneke said in Sudden dental issues/lack of saliva:
I did start to take cynomel about 9 months ago. Can this be the culprit ?
Female 60 y/oldHas the cynomel optimized your temps, pulse rate and other thyroid markers? If anything, cynomel should improve oral health when hypothyroid. Did your dentist discuss with you the changes in oral health that commonly occur during and post menopause? Given your age and the fact that this is a new development, I’m wondering if it’s a contributing factor?
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@Jennifer yes. I am post-menopausal for 5 years now. I have not had dental issues before. I really cannot think of anything that I do differently.
The cynomel has mostly helped my with having less heart palpitations. I've had them since I am in my teenage years.
Cynomel has also increased my heart rate, especially when I started. My temps were mostly always in a pretty good range. I don't think it has changed much.
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@happyhanneke, not what you’re doing differently, but any changes with your progesterone, estrogen and prolactin levels, digestion and/or…I know you mentioned having less palpitations, but any increase in stress? I checked Ray’s email exchanges addressing dental health so I’ll post them below, but I’ll go through his radio interviews tomorrow to see if he mentioned anything else:
[Dental health] Stress weakens teeth from the inside, drawing mineral from the dentine; the dentine is the part that can regenerate, not the enamel. Thyroid function is the most important thing for limiting stress.
Stress typically causes calcium to be removed from the small channels in the dentine, and it tends to be unequal, resulting in spots of discoloration in some teeth, that can develop into cavities. Thyroid is the most important antistress hormone as well as influencing the saliva and immunity.
Intestinal inflammation is often behind recurrent tooth infections, and a daily raw carrot can make a big difference (along with avoiding legumes, undercooked starches and raw or undercooked vegetables).
I use baking soda, and I rinse my mouth after having sugar, orange juice, etc. The quality of the saliva, regulated mainly by the thyroid hormone, is the main factor in dental health. My newsletter on osteoporosis mentioned some of the studies on thyroid, estrogen, and tooth decay.
[Tongue, teeth, gum problems] There are some strong nervous and circulatory interactions between the intestine and the mouth, affecting surfaces and periodontal health, tooth sensitivity, etc. I knew a dentist who stopped doing periodontal surgery when he found that his patients were more easily cured with a laxative. Camphoric acid has been used as an intestinal disinfectant to remedy problems such as coated or sore tongue or bad breath. The tetracyclines have similar effects. Vitamins D and K are important.
