Dental Health

Maintaining oral health may be directly relevant to dementia prevention, not merely cosmetic. Bacterial species identified in Alzheimer's brain tissue are found abundantly in the mouths of people with periodontal disease. Clove oil provides faster onset, longer duration, and greater effectiveness for tooth pain relief than benzocaine, with the additional benefit of being antimicrobial. Removing dietary sugar is the root-cause fix for oral acid production, while baking soda only addresses the acid rather than its source. Clove oil provides longer-lasting dental numbing than lidocaine. Standard dental X-rays often miss sub-surface bone infections; a 3D cone-beam CT X-ray is required for accurate identification. The article says later studies did not find conclusive evidence that fluoride benefits teeth. Clove oil was the primary topical analgesic for tooth pain and minor surgical procedures before modern anesthetics. The article says the original rationale for adding fluoride to water and toothpaste was that it strengthens teeth. Mouth bacteria produce acids that damage enamel and form plaque, tartar, and biofilm. Periodontal disease presents as bleeding gums, gingivitis, and period…