Quotations by Nadine Artemis

Spending the money to buy organic food makes the most sense when buying the following foods: 1) Meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy: By going organic, you avoid supplemental hormones and antibiotics. You also greatly reduce the risk of exposure to the mad cow disease, and you minimize your exposure to other potential toxins in nonorganic feed. 2) Produce: Apples, bell peppers, celery, cherries, garlic, hot peppers, imported grapes, nectarines, peaches, pears, potatoes, red raspberries, spinach, and strawberries have historically been found to carry the greatest amount of pesticides, even after washing. [2013] - Nadine Artemis

If you want to buy an electric toothbrush, purchase one that has a round head so that you can reach the challenging areas behind the back and front teeth. Always use a soft-headed toothbrush. [2013] - Nadine Artemis

It's better to use a dry toothbrush than a wet one. Gently stoking your teeth with a dry tooth brush and rinsing thoroughly will remove more bacteria and plaque than using a wet brush with regular toothpaste. It's less than ideal to brush your teeth right after a meal. If you brush too soon after eating, the saliva will not have time to recalibrate to its slightly alkaline level of pH 7. You can rinse with salt water to neutralize the saliva again, and floss if desired. [2013] - Nadine Artemis

Maverick dentist Melvin E. Page calculated the perfect calcium-to-phosphorus ratio of 10:4, phosphorus levels in the blood above 3.5 milligrams per deciliter for bones and teeth, and the correct blood sugar level of 85 milligrams per deciliter for optimal oral health. [2013] - Nadine Artemis

The amalgam used in silver-colored dental fillings contains approximately 49% metallic mercury, 35% silver, 9% tin, 6% copper, and trace amounts of zinc. Plastic fillings, also known as white fillings, often contain BPA and aluminum. The best option for a filling or a restoration is ceramic and ceramic-resin hybrids. They differ from porcelain fillings, and they are made with special low-temperature fusing. These ceramic options are generally biocompatible and are strong enough for long-term use. Another option for cavity infections that are very deep is the application of a composite resin, which avoids the drilling and filling process. [2013] - Nadine Artemis

If you're going to the dentist for more serious work than a cleaning, build your immune system with one thousand to two thousand milligrams per day of vitamin C (depending on your health and bowel tolerance) at least three weeks in advance. Camu camu and amla (Indian gooseberries) are vitamin C-packed superfoods. Lypo-Spheric brand vitamin C has excellent absorbability. After the dentist, bolster your immune system with extra Vitamin C. [2013] - Nadine Artemis

Supplement food with fermented cod-liver oil to heal cavities. Choose only wild-caught fish. Eat a variety of organ meats. Eat unpasteurized ghee or butter from grass-fed cows, or take vitamin K2 supplements. Coenzyme Q10 in ubiquinol form is a potent antioxidant that repairs gum tissue and bone matrix. It may also increase saliva production. [2013] - Nadine Artemis