Overview
The speaker outlines an effective protocol for removing dental plaque (tartar) and preventing cavities, emphasizing dietary and oral hygiene strategies, specific ingredients, and their scientific rationale.
Understanding Dental Plaque and Tartar
- Dental plaque (tartar) is a biofilm created by bacteria, especially Streptococcus mutans.
- Sugar and starch consumption promotes acid and glue-like substance production leading to tartar and tooth enamel breakdown.
- Streptococcus mutans is also linked to issues outside the mouth, such as heart valve and artery plaque.
Causes and Aggravating Factors
- Sugar and starch together increase the glue-like stickiness of plaque more than sugar alone.
- The acidic environment from bacterial activity damages tooth enamel.
Step-by-Step Protocol for Plaque Removal
- Stop consuming sugar and starches to limit bacteria fuel.
- Use food-grade 3% hydrogen peroxide (½ tsp) to break down biofilm and whiten teeth.
- Add ½ tsp baking soda for gentle abrasion and to neutralize acidity in the mouth.
- Mix in three drops of clove oil to disrupt biofilm and reduce oral pain.
- Include ½ tsp microcrystalline hydroxyapatite powder to remineralize enamel and fill small crevices.
- Combine ingredients with ¾ tsp water, brush with the mixture in circular motions once daily.
Additional Recommendations
- Chew gum containing beneficial oral bacteria to repopulate the mouth and help prevent tartar, cavities, and bad breath.
- Consume grass-fed butter regularly for vitamins K2 and A, supporting strong enamel and dental bone structure.
- Grass-fed butter’s nutrients help direct calcium into teeth and bones and provide additional health benefits (e.g., hormone synthesis).
Diet and Historical Insights
- Historical diets rich in vitamin K2 (from sources like grass-fed butter) contributed to strong teeth and good dental health.
- Early research by Weston Price identified the importance of "Activator X" (vitamin K2) in dental health.
Recommendations / Advice
- Use the outlined oral hygiene protocol daily.
- Incorporate grass-fed butter into your diet for dental and overall health.
- Avoid sugar and starch to reduce plaque formation.