*Specific products I recommend to support good oral health linked at the bottom of this post*
As always, I believe our bodies are incredibly and truly miraculously designed, and when we live in line with nature and our biological design, we can thrive!
Our teeth are no exception.
Our teeth can heal and regenerate and stay healthy without need for dentists. *Of course that isn't to say dentists are all wrong or bad or that I would never see one again...that isn't my point at all.*
My point is that with right action, our teeth can stay healthy and strong until our life is complete.
Ok let's get into it....
IF you are struggling with cavities, gum issues, or any sort of oral health "problems" I want to start by saying:
Our symptoms are always a call to change, become more self aware, and potentially release what no longer serves us.
They are never without purpose. Our symptoms are never an accident.
Instead of getting mad at the seeming “failure” of our body when say, a cavity forms, the more true approach—in my opinion—would be to get curious. WHY is this cavity here? How is it helping me? How is it guiding me? What is it teaching me?
The body is always teaching us abut us. Always.
So….lets start with establishing that. We don’t ever want to be angry at our symptoms. Our symptoms aren’t the enemy (as hard or as unpleasant as they may be). They only ever reveal to us something deeper about ourselves. So let’s address the deeper….
The emotional component:
According to German new medicine the explanation for issues with teeth is called a "Bite Conflict" (information here taken from my study of German new medicine and Dr. Melissa sell).
A bite conflict occurs when an individual feels they aren’t able to "bite" or "snap" back at something it wants to "bite" or "snap" at. This could be literally or figuratively.
There are all kinds of life situations that can cause someone to have this type of Conflict: arguments with a family member, trouble with a boss or colleague at work, not being able to literally bite into food one wants to eat, abuse, being punished or scolded, accusations, unfair judgement, taxation etc.
The purpose of the teeth
Based on the above, the conflict content:
"Not being able to" means: One doesn't dare, is too weak, too cowardly, too shy, or too cautious.
One can’t bite because of their weaker position (e.g., worker/ boss, pupil/teacher, kid).
"Not being allowed to" means: someone could, but is not allowed to due to the relationship dynamics (e.g., "political correctness", laws, rules, etiquette, propriety).
Louise Hay in her book “You can heal your life” echos these ideas saying that teeth issues are a result of not being able to “bite” anymore. Root beliefs being broken down. Long standing indecisiveness. Not speaking up or talking back.
When a particular part of the body is struggling I always like to consider what the purpose of that body part is. Teeth for animals are for defense. Heck, as children we use our teeth as defense too! I remember biting my brothers when I was so angry I didn’t know what else to do. I would bite them for taking my toys. I would bite them when they hurt my feelings. I would bite to express my anger, to regain a sense of control or superiority, to protect what was mine.
Of course I’m not proud of biting my brothers and I don’t feel *literally* biting people is the answer to teeth problems (lol…duh). BUT it is worth reflecting….do you need to “bite” something or someone? Do you feel unfairly treated or have felt unfairly treated in the past? Do you have unresolved anger you just keep pushing down?
I would say unexpressed and denied anger would be the greatest emotion associated with teeth health.
Teeth are also of course for biting, chewing, and eating food. I have observed on quite a few occasions that those who eat a diet that excludes many foods (whether we believe those foods are good or should be eaten or not), often struggle with teeth issues. I think there is a very real reality where not being able to eat foods we might want to eat--especially for children who are in the weaker position and don't have full say over what they eat--causes cavities and other oral health problems.
I myself feel it is VERY important to allow my children to make sovereign choices over their food. Of course I am very intentional about feeding them whole, plant foods every day, for all our meals. BUT when it comes to being out in the world, with friends or family, I do NOT interfere with them trying things they want to try....because I very much do not want to create a "bite" conflict where they grow up feeling left out/restricted from eating things they wanted to try.
I recognize this is a tricky, nuanced thing to navigate as obviously we don't want our children (or ourselves!) to be eating many of the ultra processed "foods" that are common in many people's diets.....YET we also need to be careful about not creating a sense of restriction/deprivation/or alienation from others and what they're eating.
So, if you or your child are struggling with cavities or other oral health issues I would absolutely consider what situation you might be feeling defenseless or angry around and wanting to "bite" back at.
The physical component:
From a more physical, practical standpoint it is obvious to me that diet plays a large role in our oral health. Our gut health is connected to our oral health and so eating real foods which support a healthy gut in turn, supports a healthy mouth.
I'm not going to tell you exactly what foods or diet is right for you....as I don't think there is one, narrow, exact diet that everyone should follow. I always tell clients "eat with common sense". Just eat real foods. Eat what grows on trees and what comes out of the ground. Eat fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, and grains. If you feel some amount of animal protein serves you, I think that can absolutely fit into a health diet which will support a healthy mouth.
Just...eat with common sense. Eat what your great, great grandmother would have recognized as food. And avoid ultra processed and fast food as often (or always) as you can.
Again, our bodies are incredible and while we DO have a responsibility to make good choices for ourselves in order to thrive, we also don't have to make perfect choices in order to be health or heal. Remember that. :)
In addition to a good, common sense diet, you'll also want to manage stress, sleep enough, get outside, walk barefoot, get sun directly on your skin. Like all aspects of our health, everything matters. Everything is interconnected. All our choices have implications on all parts of our health (physical as well as emotional and spiritual). So don't overlook any part of your life that is misaligned...it all matters.
Ok and FINALLY....for specific products I have used (and continue to use!) during times when I really want to support my teeth extra, here's what I recommend:
Pure Synergy Bone Renewal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008HFUIAM?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzoliv0aac-20&creativeASIN=B008HFUIAM&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2DWDS9NRDQX8F&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin
This organic/nontoxic toothpaste (Coupon HERTZOG10): https://essentialoxygen.com/?sca_ref=10796306.yWmbpOeKAdwFa
AND this redlight toothbrush that I LOVE (I have a coupon with them which is OLIVIA15) : https://boncharge.com/products/red-light-toothbrush?rfsn=8006002.995f50
Nettle and alfalfa are extremely mineral rich herbs great for strengthening and rebuilding teeth…..as well as the bone renewal blend from pure synergy.
For toothpaste I use the Essential Oxygen Brand I linked above.
I also recommend this one all the time, but I really feel daily green boost is so good for teeth health as well: https://www.dailygreenboost.com/ coupon: oliviahertzog for that one too.
I have healed one deeper cavity and one less deep cavity from utilizing all of the above: really sitting with a situation in my life that needed changing because I felt powerless in it. And implementing all the herbs, products and healthy diet choices.
So that is what I do to care for my teeth. This is my preventative medicine. This is how I live to be responsible over my own health. Take from this post what resonates, and leave what doesn't.
But don't ever, ever forget, your body is extraordinary. It's always working for you. And always, always is guiding you to know and experience more from life.
In health,
Olivia
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