Prevention is the key. There is good evidence that nurturing a good saliva and microbiome can change the health of your mouth and body. An acidic saliva favors bad bacteria and the accumulation of hardened plaque. This is a good reason to practice using xylitol mints or chewing gum multiple times per day and rinsing with non-acidic pH mouth rinses. It also helps to use multiple toothbrushes for sterility and to eat a low-sugar diet with less snacking. A natural diet much like the classic Mediterranean diet of leafy vegetables, garlic, olive oil, fish and good grains is a very good choice. But I would add asparagus, pepper and tumeric over tomatoes.
Dr. Peter Hofmann believes the path to good health begins in the mouth. What goes on in the mouth affects the whole body and your quality of life. The book explains three of the deadliest diseases originate in the mouth and reveals a “miracle molecule” found in our own mitochondria and in some fruit and vegetables that can prevent tooth decay, stop congestion, heal a sore throat or dry cough, and protect the gut from constipation and cancer. And so he asks: “Why have we not heard about this and other discoveries presented in this book?” Another important fact is that the mouth is the best example of “manufactured disease” by our healthcare industry! Yes, we manufacture over 500 medications and drugs that cause dry mouth- which is a big factor in both tooth decay and periodontal disease.
Dr. Hofmann introduces a process that destroys deep decay without the need for a drill or needle, a saliva test that measures the effect of over 300 drugs on your body, a zinc compound that protects the mouth, and a super-soft toothbrush that is stronger, safer and more effective than any other. He uncovers the dangers of Apple Cider Vinegar and the amazing “silver bullet.” These are just a few of the concepts and products that he shines a light on to light up your path to good health and wise choices. He wants you to be aware that in modern dentistry and medicine there is a blind spot in diagnostics and prevention. We are so dependent on Top-Down medicine based on profits for Big Pharma that we forget the Bottom-up solutions that have worked throughout history in cultures all over the world and even in the Bible.
Dentistry Xposed also uncovers the darker side of dentistry and various scams that have generated millions of dollars from unnecessary fillings, deep cleanings, crowns and root canals. As he states, “I could have increased my income over 10 times if I had scared my patients into replacing amalgam fillings with the much weaker white fillings and the much more expensive crowns.But I have a conscience. Amalgams are not dangerous and medium sized white fillings in back teeth have an average lifespan of just a few years vs. that of amalgams. You will learn a lot more about he dangers of crowns in my book.”