Vergleich:
Spenglersan Kolloid E.x (Deformierte Zähne, becherförmig, gezackt, Mausezähne, unterentwickelt, starke Eckzähne oder nadelspitze Zähne, die darüber hinaus auch noch frühzeitig zerfallen, werden morgens und abends mit 5 Sprühstößen Spenglersan Kolloid E in der Ellenbeuge eingerieben behandelt. Zusätzlich kann man Spenglersan Kolloid G direkt gegen die Zähne sprühen, die Zahnbürste damit einsprühen oder -20 Sprühstöße auf ein halbes Glas Wasser- damit den Mund spülen. Dazu gibt man Entoxin pur N morgens und abends je 10 Tropfen in ein halbes Glas Wasser).
Vergleich. Psora - Sykose - Syphillinie - Tuberkulinie
Siehe: Anhang 2 (Hermann
Hoffmeister/Thomas Cowan) + Mund/Zunge + Organen + Systemen + Miasmen
und Zähnen
Tuberkulinie tobt sich im Ohr und en Zähnen aus
Stach. (= Ziest/= Betonie/= Betony wood/= Echte Betonie/= Flohblume/= Pfaffenblume/= Zahnkraut/= Zehrkraut).
Doctrine of Signatures:x Pine, Pomegranate, Mastick, Masterwort, Coral,
Coralwort, Restharrow, Henbane, Wild Tansy
[Dr. Constantine Hering]
Ant-c.: principal remedy for pains
in hollow teeth (boring/digging/tearing/jerking), which sometimes penetrate
into the head. The pains < in the evening in bed/after eating/by cold water;
>: walking in the open air;
[Deborah Olenev]
Dental and Mouth Problems. This remedy has a wide field of action where
it comes to dental problems.
a) Trauma to the tooth, where the tooth is
loosened in the socket or knocked out of position.
b) Bone and periosteal pain following dental
surgery, or pain after injection of a local anesthestic.
c) Pain of dry socket, at the beginning of an
infection.
d) To help reduce the pain and trauma of tooth
extraction, if Arnica does not help sufficiently.
e) To ease the discomfort associated with
fitting and adjusting braces.
f) To help heal jaw fractures.
[Harris Ruddock, M.D.]
Cham.: An excellent medicine for
most cases of disordered dentition, and in the absence of fever, should be
considered. It may be given every two or three hours.
Acon.: Feverishness, restlessness,
inflamed gums.
Calc.: Cases complicated with slimy
diarrhea; in scrofulous patients.
Cham.: Bilious purging, intestinal irritation,
cough, nervousness, and fretfulness.
Kreos.: In cachectic children;
agitation and wakefulness, gums inflamed, constipation, teeth decay as soon as
they appear.
Ars.: With much emaciation
Bell.: Flushed face, nervous
irritability
Merc.: Green or bloody motions
Podo.: Pain in paroxysms, with
prolapsus ani
Sil.: Much perspiration about the
head when falling asleep.
[Herbert A. Roberts]
In the mouth we find the
characteristic tell-tale of the syphilitic taint, even though the child may
appear well otherwise. Pathological and structural changes take place in the
dental arch and
the teeth come through deformed,
irregular in shape and irregular in order of eruption. The teeth often decay
before they are entirely through the gums.
They are always worse at night; all the symptoms develop more after the
sun goes down. There is oppression, restlessness and anxiety at night; they
dread the night because it is so oppressive. Restlessness is so great that it
drives them
out of bed.
[H.G. Wolff]
Healthy but loose teeth that cause no pain can be treated with Symphytum
3, can be added to the food at least twice a day for three weeks. This will
make the teeth holdfast again. (Loose painful teeth caused by damaged roots and
therefore have no chance.)
[Dr. Niranjan Mohanty]
Calendula is an excellent hemostatic in tooth extraction.
Schüsslersalz:
Setzen wir in der Schüßler-Therapie Calc-f. und Calc-p. ein, um die Mineralisierung von Zähnen und Knochen zu aktivieren und zeigt sich zu wenig Fortschritt im Aufbau, sollten wir an Moly-met denken, denn es fehlt zur Immunstärkung Molybdän in den Knochen- und Zahnzellen.
[J.B. Chapman]
Teething disorders
Calc-p.: chief remedy to supply material for the
bony structure of the tooth. Too late or retarded teething. All ailments during
teething if traceable to deficiency of lime. Open fontanelles;
slow in learning to walk; convulsions and
spasms during teething. (Magn-p.)
Mag-p.: Chief remedy for the convulsions and
spasms, during the attack. Alternate with Calc-p. to remove the cause.
Ferr-p.: For fever; gums hot and inflamed, and
other febrile disturbances.
Sil.: much sweat about the head, also in
scrofulous subjects. Alternate with Calc-p.
[Dr K. Hajikakou]
There are many dental materials in use to restore broken teeth. The main
criteria considered by the dental materials experts have been their physical
characteristics, e.g. coefficients of expansion and contraction, compressive
and shear strengths.
Little thought has been given to the biological effects of these
materials. In particular it now appears that metals used to restore teeth can
have profound effects on the physical, mental and spiritual health of patients.
Present day non-metal or white filling materials, i.e. composites and
porcelains appear, at present, to be safer alternatives.
The main emphasis of the-is article will be on amalgam but some
discussion will also be given to the metals used in crowns (caps).
Broadening the field of dental toxicity would include some things that I
cannot go into here, such as dental hygiene products, e.g. toothpaste,
antiseptic mouthwashes, impression materials, rubber products and acrylate
resins used in dentures and root canal medications. The effects of ionising
radiation from dental x-ray machines could also be included, not to mention
fluoride, which calcifies the pineal gland, accumulates in the pituitary and
has a marked hypothyroid action! It is no wonder that Professor Vimy (Professor
of Oral Medicine, Calgary University, Canada), referring to the dental
profession, said "Never has so much harm been done to so many by so
few" (Vimy, 2000).
Metals used in crowns
(= caps)
Gold is becoming more popular with many dentists in this country. Dental
gold is an alloy made of gold, silver, copper, palladium, platinum and zinc.
The following metals are to be found in dental casting alloys used to make
crowns and bridges: beryllium, cobalt, cadmium, gallium, nickel, rhodium,
iridium and indium. Unfortunately, these alloys release metal ions into the
body. Is there any evidence that metal ions can cause harm?
According to Professor John Wataha (Professor of Oral Rehabilitation at
the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, USA), the answer is a resounding yes.
In sufficient concentrations and in certain forms metal ions can kill tissues,
cause allergies, inflammatory reactions and cancer (Wataha, 1999).
Swelling and irritation with redness and pain in the region of a metal
crown could well signify an allergic reaction to one or more of the metals.
Dermatitis having a perioral distribution (around the mouth) is also suggestive
of allergy originating from a dental source. Palladium and nickel are highly
allergenic metals.
Amalgam fillings
Before considering the effects of mercury, let us look at the electrical
activity of amalgam fillings. Each filling acts like a battery (Certosimo,
1996). As the filling is an alloy and is bathed by an electrolyte, i.e. saliva,
a potential difference arises leading to electrical currents being generated.
These currents are of an order of magnitude 1,000 times greater than those
generated by nerve cells. This can lead to the impairment of nerve functioning
and neurotransmitter release (Sheppard, 1997). The proximity of the brain to
oral amalgam fillings can, in some patients, lead to neurological problems such
as "brain fog" (the inability to think clearly, and depression). From
my clinical experience patients have reported being"clear-headed", as
if a fog has lifted, after having had their amalgam fillings removed. This
effect is experienced rapidly, whereas mercury toxicity effects take longer to
resolve.
The safe protocol to adopt for the removal of amalgam fillings and
corresponding homeopathic and nutritional support is shown below.
When is a poison not a
poison?
The answer to this riddle is, of course, when it is in your mouth!
Amalgam (a mixture of mercury with another metal) or "silver"
fillings contain silver, copper, tin, zinc and mercury. Amalgam fillings are
made up of 50% mercury and should be known as mercury fillings, not silver
fillings.
It is ironic that waste amalgam (outside the body) must be stored in
secure conditions owing to the release of mercury vapour and has to be disposed
of by licensed disposal companies. However, when it is placed in people's teeth
it "miraculously" transforms itself into a complete inert material,
which is perfectly safe! At least that is the official line. "It is
generally agreed that if amalgam was introduced today as a restorative
material, it would never pass FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approval"
(Wolfe et al, 1983). The case against using amalgam is, in my opinion,
overwhelming.
Amalgam some facts
When I was studying dentistry I was told that mercury was "locked
into" the filling and, therefore, was not released. This is totally untrue
(Jones et al, 1983). Mercury vapour is released during the entire life of the
filling. As mercury vapour is colourless, odourless and tasteless it escapes
undetected by the recipient of that filling. More vapour is released each time
your chew, drink anything
hot or brush your teeth. The more fillings you have, the larger the
surface area of the fillings the more vapour you will be exposed to, and the
greater the health risk. The vapour is rapidly absorbed
via the lungs and nasal mucosa and accumulates in areas of high
metabolic activity, e.g. brain, gut, kidneys, liver and heart. The toxicity of
mercury is well documented: it is more toxic than lead
and arsenic combined. The toxic threshold, i.e. the level below which it
is considered safe has never been established. The World Health Organisation
states "No level of exposure to mercury can be considered harmless".
WHO also states that dental amalgam is the single largest source of mercury
exposure for the public, contributing up to 84% of daily intake:
• mercury from fillings (average of 8) 17 mcg/day
• mercury from all other sources: seafood, air and water 2-6 mcg/day
(WHO, 1991)
Autopsy studies confirm that the brain is the critical target organ for
mercury. Brain tissue mercury levels are far higher in patients with amalgam
fillings than in the patients having no fillings present. Professor Boyd Haley
(Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Kentucky, USA) has demonstrated
the effects mercury has on brain biochemistry. Structures known as microtubules
found in nerve cells, which are essential for transportation of substances
along the nerve are greatly affected by the presence of mercury. This may be a key
contributory factor in Alzheimer's disease.
Haley has also demonstrated hat in the presence of cadmium, another
widely present pollutant, mercury toxicity is greatly increased. Mercury is
found in structures associated with memory, e.g. the hippocampus, amygdala and
nucleus basalis.
Experiments in sheep and monkeys clearly show that when mercury fillings
are place, the mercury deposits in the brain, kidneys and liver. Kidney
function determined by albumin excretion (albumin is a normal blood protein) is
greatly reduced in those animals receiving amalgam fillings (Vimy et al, 1990).
Another worrying fact is that mercury crosses over the placenta into the foetus
within two days of amalgam placement, accumulating in the fetal brain and liver
(Vimy et al, 1990). Breast milk has also been found to contain significant
levels of mercury.
Oral and gut bacteria can metabolise inorganic mercury to organic
mercury, e.g. methyl mercury, another powerful toxin. And if this is not bad
enough the presence of mercury has been shown to increase the resistance of
oral and gut bacteria to antibiotics within two weeks of amalgam placement
(Summers et al, 1993).
Ampicillin, tetracyclin, streptomycin, erythromycin, kanamycin and
chloramphenicol are all antibiotics whose effects are greatly reduced in the
presence of mercury.
Oral lichen planus, a condition where the oral mucosa changes to form
white patches with a lacy pattern has now a well-established link with mercury
containing amalgam fillings. This is seen in those individuals who have
sensitivity to mercury and where amalgam filling is in direct contact with the
oral tissue. Is this a hazard to health professionals who deal with amalgam
fillings?
Dentists have 4x more mercury in the urine compared with the rest of the
population and a suicide rate two to six times greater than average. Is this
due to a stressful job or is it, perhaps, mercury related? I feel it is the
latter. Female dental personnel have twice the rate of infertility, miscarriage
and spontaneous abortion compared to the rest of the female population.
Symptoms of mercury toxicity
Acute:
metallic taste - due to electrical activity and
corrosion
burning pains - mouth, throat and stomach
increased salivation
swollen salivatory glands
abdominal pains
diarrhoea and vomiting
Chronic:
Nervous system
irritability
anxiety/nervousness, often with difficult
breathing
restless
exaggerated response to stimulation
fearful
lack of self-control
fits of anger, with violent irrational
behaviour
loss of self-confidence
indecision
shyness or timidity, being easily embarrassed
loss of memory
inability to concentrate
lethargy/drowsiness
insomnia
mental depression, despondency
withdrawal
suicidal tendencies
manic depression
numbness and tingling of the hands, feet,
fingers, toes and lips
muscle weakness progressing to paralysis
ataxia
tremors/trembling of hands, feet, lips, eyelids
or tongue
incoordination
myoneural transmission failure resembling
myasthenia gravis
motor neurone disease
multiple sclerosis
Oral disorders
bleeding gums
alveolar bone loss
loosening of teeth
excessive salivation
foul breath
metallic taste
burning sensation, with tingling of lips and
face
tissue pigmentation (amalgam tattoo of gums)
leukoplakia
ulceration of gingiva, palate and tongue
Gastro-intestinal
food sensitivities (milk and eggs)
abdominal cramps, colitis, diverticulitis or
other GI complaints
chronic diarrhoea/constipation
Systemic effects
chronic headaches
allergies
severe dermatitis
unexplained reactivity
thyroid disturbance
subnormal body temperature
cold, clammy skin, especially hands and feet
excessive perspiration, with frequent night
sweats
unexplained sensory symptoms, including pain
unexplained numbness or burning sensations
The earliest symptoms of long-term, low-level mercury poisoning are
extremely subtle and easily misdiagnosed. Certain idiosyncrasies may develop or
subtle psychiatric, neurological problems may begin to show. Mercury from
dental amalgam does, in my opinion, constitute a significant health hazard. Controlled
scientific studies looking at the effects on the health of patients of mercury
from dental amalgam fillings have never been conducted. The scientific
experts say that there is no evidence to show that mercury from amalgam does
any harm. Does this mean it is safe? I think not. Bertand Russell, the
philosopher, once said "Even when all the experts agree, they may well be
wrong".
Safe removal of amalgam fillings
There are many protocol regimes to aid mercury elimination during and after
amalgam removal. The cost of supplements and the complexities of taking certain
products can be a major barrier for some patients.
I suggest a fairly simple regime with costs kept at a reasonable level:
• before amalgam removal: Mercurius solubilis 30c or Amalagam 30c, 2
doses a day for one or two days before treatment
• after amalgam removal: one dose of Mercury solubilis 30c immediately
after treatment.
Sulphur naturally binds free mercury and thus aids its elimination.
Foods rich in sulphur should be eaten plentiful and as often as possible for at
least one week post-amalgam removal [onions, garlic, eggs (yolk), pulses and
brassicae (sprouts, cabbage and broccoli)]. A selenium supplement with vitamins
A, C and E is beneficial taken for one week after removal. The patient should
drink plenty of good quality water.
It should be noted that amalgam fillings must be removed in a set
sequence depending upon their electrical activity. In each quadrant of the
mouth the filling having the highest negative charge should be removed first
and so on. Remove the fillings in descending order of negative charge, until a
filling with a positive reading is reached. If such a filling is present it
would be removed but only after the negative charged fillings have gone.
It is essential that amalgam fillings are removed using a rubber dam and
high volume suction. I think it sensible that patients should use a dentist
committed to amalgam free dentistry with experience of amalgam removal and
composite placement. A dentist still using amalgam might not have the
experience necessary to undertake this procedure to ensure the best outcome for
the patient. Patients are sometimes told that composite is not strong enough,
long lasting enough or suitable for large fillings.
My experience has taught me that this is completely untrue. In 15 years
in practice I have never yet had to replace a composite filling which has
failed and some have been very large.
There are two ways of tackling amalgam removal. One is (as I would term
it) "kill or cure", whereby all amalgam fillings are removed within
one week. The other method I call a "softly softly" approach whereby
amalgam fillings are removed one by one at intervals of at least four weeks.
This has the advantage of allowing the body to recover between each
"assault on the system", which is how I imagine the body perceives
the process and to which it would react accordingly. I favour the latter method
as being gentler and kinder for the patient.
Because of the time and expense involved I recommend that amalgam
removal should only be undertaken as a last resort once the patient's
practitioner has exhausted all other avenues towards the patient recovery.
Once all amalgams have been removed it is important that no more mercury
enters the body as this would defeat the detoxification process. Fish should
not be eaten while there is still evidence of mercury toxicity, possibly indefinitely. Patients should take saunas regularly for
several months as this encourages waste products, including mercury, to be
eliminated via the skin.
Finally, the two most powerful natural products for mobilising and
eliminating stored mercury from body tissues are Cilantro (Chinese parsley) and
Chlorella (green algae). Cilantro is taken as drops (orally) or rubbed into the
wrists or ankles. Chlorella tablets are taken orally in an ascending dosage
scheme to suit the patient, starting at 1g three times daily for one week only.
Initially, careful supervision is necessary.
[Luc de Schepper]
Dentistry and Teeth:
The Real Tooth Fairy: A Homeopathic Remedy!
For all too many people, a visit to the dentist is a “white knuckle”
experience. Many patients mention that they hate going to the dentist but “it’s
nothing personal, Doctor.” The dental experience involves a great many factors
for the fearful patient. We can think of the antiseptic smell upon entering the
reception room. The whine of the dental drill can really separate the men from
the boys. The apprehension mounts as the patient is taken into a small
treatment room, covered with a drape, and promptly laid flat. He is surrounded
by uniformed people coming at him with foreign objects to violate that
important psychological space, the mouth.
This fearful patient is most likely a fearful person in general. What
better way to support him than with homeopathy.
Gels.: number one remedy for fear of the dentist. A dose taken the
morning of the procedure, is sufficient to turn the dentist into a friend
rather than the invader with the painful tools. Children especially (or adults
acting like children) become calm and mellow, their relaxed state contributing
to easy, gentle work for the dentist. But before the patient even decides to
come to the dentist, he experiences dental pain.
Dental pain is, above all, an attention getter. The best-laid plans come
to a sudden halt. The patient becomes remorseful and berates himself for not
going to the dentist earlier, when the first slight twinge was felt. As he
spends the night pacing the floor, two little words that can make a wimp out of
Superman flash in and out of his mind:
ROOT CANAL: This acute situation can happen to any of us, but there are
certain methods to stack the cards in favour of the patient. The most obvious
is to be a regular patient and have small problems taken care of before they
become emergency situations, so the need for a root canal probably never
arises. If you become a partner with your dentist in the total care of your
mouth, most problems can be prevented or reduced to minor therapy. Treatment
expenses can also be reduced to a minimum.
A root canal simply cleans and shapes the hollow center of a tooth,
which is normally filled with blood, nerve and lymph tissue called the pulp.
This tissue can be damaged by trauma such as a blow to the mouth, or deep decay
can cause bacterial infection inside the tooth. As part of the root canal, a
special filling is placed in this hollow center to prevent further infection.
The best way to prevent the need for a root canal is through hygiene to protect
against early caries or tooth decay. Homeopathy can help strengthen teeth to
prevent decay: the tissue salt Calc-p. C 6 will strengthen teeth just as it can
strengthen bones weakened by osteoporosis.
Once an infection arises, it’s too late to self-medicate to cure the
infection; you will need to see your dentist for the abscess. But homeopathy
can certainly help with the pain. To find the right remedy, we need the
sensation (“it feels like …”) and the associated symptoms.
Cham.: excellent for the oversensitive patient who fears pain in general
and faints or screams at the thought of pain (children/nervous patients). The
pain is pulsating, jerking or drawing and < from cold/draft/drinking hot
drinks (coffee)/pressure (chewing)/warmth (bed/room).
Merc. or Merc-v.: drawing, pressing, tearing pain, < at night/from
cold air/in bed/damp weather/during eating. It goes with involuntary flow of
saliva and swelling of the face, abscess of the roots
of the teeth, and nasal discharge. After your dentist places a filling,
it’s not uncommon to have a period of great sensitivity and discomfort.
Fortunately homeopathy can help the pulpal tissue return to normal health.
Arn.: pain in the teeth after a filling. Pain has a sensation of pulling
in the teeth while eating, < chewing/a typical bruised, sore feeling, <
being touched.
Hyper.: drawing, electrical, tearing nerve pain, < at night/moving.
Nux-v.: pain < at night (3 - 4 h.)/from drinking cold drinks/after
eating. A homeopathic dentist can help make the choice for you, or you can
routinely take Arnica after a tooth filling to save a lot of trouble.
A dentist skilled in homeopathy will amaze you with the results he
obtains. The patient should always take a dose of Calendula ahead of time when
extensive surgery is needed or if the patient is a slow healer. A dentist
colleague of mine has told me that he can actually see the wounds granulating
(starting to heal) right before his eyes when he pretreats with Calendula.
Phos.: prevents bleeding [in easy bleeders/hypersensitive].
Both Calendula and Phosphorus can be taken after the surgery too. Your
homeopathic dentist will help you with bleeding problems, TMJ, abscesses
(prevention and cure), premature tooth decay, slow dentition, etc.
The mercury controversy
Homeopathy can provide protection against mercury toxicity if you have
to have your fillings removed. The toxic effects of mercury are well-known
through the homeopathic provings conducted by Hahnemann, the father of
homeopathy. In other words, mercury fillings are a problem for you if you have
some of these symptoms:
foul-smelling breath with
metallic taste
geographic tongue (changes on
the tongue that resemble a map)
imprints of teeth on the sides
of the tongue
recurrent canker sores or herpes
sores in the mouth
bleeding, receding gums with
tendency to ulceration
heavy salivation with intense
thirst; tendency to wet the pillow at night with saliva
abscessed teeth
trembling tongue (the tongue
quivers like a snake’s)
recurrent pharyngitis
(inflamed throat) with swollen glands
recurrent colds, tendency to
catch everything
great sensitivity to warmth
and cold, difficulty finding the right temperature
brain fag and weak memory
chills and fevers with night
sweats
volatile nature (mercurial, changeable, impulsive)
As always, prevention is the best treatment. If you need a new filling,
ask your dentist for inorganic cement or porcelain. You will save yourself a
lot of trouble!
Teething
[H.R. Arndt]
Normally, dentition should begin not before the 4th nor later
than the 7th and should be completed during the 1st month
of the 3rd year.
Tuberculous and syphilitic children cut their teeth early. In rickety
infants the teeth are slow to appear.
The slow child, slow in teething
At age 12 many children have all their adult dentition (except for their
3rd molar or wisdom teeth). However, the dentist sees many children
who at age 14 or 15 have still not exfoliated all their primary or milk teeth.
These children predictably had a delayed puberty and growth patterns and
as babies were slow to walk and talk. Most of them belong to the homeopathic
constitutional type Calc. About half the babies born in the U.S. belong to this
remedy type: they are chubby babies with a high birthweight and large heads. As
children they crave ice cream, soft boiled eggs, milk, candy and pizza but feel
poorly afterwards. Easily get out of breath (going upstairs), tend to sweat
profusely around the head and neck, and are often constipated, producing a
copious bowel movement once every several days. Does this sound familiar for
many of our children?
Supplements for dental care
Statistics show that one in four people in the U.S. will lose all their
teeth to periodontal disease by age 60, and 90% will suffer from it during
their lifetimes. To reverse this national disaster, Coenzyme Q10 could be a
lifesaver. Millions of Japanese people take it on a daily basis to lose weight
naturally, protect against a heart attack, lower high blood pressure, and above
all for a dramatic effect in healing diseased and bleeding gums.
There is no toxicity, and results can be seen in as little as 14 days
with the recommended daily dose of 50 to 60 mg. Bleeding and weak gums can also
be strengthened by the daily intake of vitamin C (up to 4000 mgs). You want
healthy teeth and gums? Time to rush to your health food store and ask for
these two items: they will do wonders for your smile!
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