i had read that lyme spirochetes hang out around root canals and cavitations and that it is a good breeding ground. i had my mercury amalgam fillings replaced and all my dental work done except one root canaled molar that broke off level with the gum. i have not had it filled , redone or anything yet. it seems that it may have some infection, so i plan to have it taken care of this week. my wife thinks that the toxic load of the tooth may have something with how terribly i am declining. it also seems that when i have a terrible setback this tooth is also acting up. any thoughts about this.
Posted by serendipity (Member # 8474) on :
Jerry,
I believe you and your wife may have made an important observation. It's suprsing how we (and our doctors) overlook dental health when trying to get well. It seems obvious that a pneumonia or kidney infection would be a burden in healing.
I have come to appreciate how the whole body is connected from this illness. As I became more ill, I developed dental problems for the first time: my first cavities and then an abscessed wisdom tooth. Poor perfusion and a a weakened immune system contributed to these problems. I also developed myocarditis shortly after I had my first amalgams placed. It may have been a coincidence, but I do wonder if there was a connection.
And I do think dental problems, infections and toxins can burden the body and impede healing. My LLMD recommended that I have my remaining wisdom teeth on the right removed with surgical clean out to prevent cavitation formation, and cavitation surgery where my left wisdom teeth were. Immediately -- within hours after each procedure I noticed a dramatic improvement. After the first surgery some of my long term memory was restored. After the second surgery I had better staminia.
This is a controversial topic. And you will get many divergant opinions which can be confusing when you are ill and want to get well. I welcomed the information, weighed my options and after much hesitation had the surgeries this spring. In retrospect they should have been done earlier in my treatment.
A good book to read on this topic is "It's All in Your Head" by Hal Huggins.
Came back for a quick edit: I didn't address the root canal issue as I haven't had any. There is much information on old posts about root canals, especially posts by GiGi, if you do a search on "root canals."
My LLMD believes treating root canals is a top priority. If the tooth is frankly infected it needs attention immediately, like any infection. I would also advise you to find a good biological dentist to address any further work.
Good luck!
[ 03. September 2006, 10:42 PM: Message edited by: serendipity ]
Posted by Carol B (Member # 9110) on :
I have wondered how medications effct the gums-mine seem inflamed, a bit swollen, and sore, bleeding easily when I floss-I have taken good care of my mouth,but upkeep is getting ahead of me.
I have a broken tooth now where food is always getting stuck , and I quite honestly-am stranded in indecision as to what to do about it. I am thinking I will probably wait until it hurts non stop and then have it pulled.
To pull or not to pull that is the question. Carol
Posted by serendipity (Member # 8474) on :
Carol, To see a dentist or not see a dentist that is the question
I vote for see a dentist before the tooth is dead and needs to be pulled. Perhaps something (non toxic) can be done now. So you won't have to suffer non stop pain
You are quite amusing Carol
Posted by funnybird (Member # 9896) on :
Not exactly root canal info, but in the dental realm: My boyfriend was doing some Lyme research on my behalf and came across info that Gingivitis (gum disease) is caused by a spirochete. Did you know that? I didn't.
Posted by tabbytamer (Member # 3159) on :
My dentist ordered a "deep cleaning" on me last week.
My mouth was sore for a couple of days after that. But now, I can floss and not have my gums bleed at all.
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