Ouch! My sensitive teeth

valgal123

For the past 4 months I have been consuming an anti-candida diet. The only fruit I eat are granny smith apples. I wasn't rinsing my mouth out after eating them, but I make an effort now. My teeth hurt in different spots at different times during the day. I always had excellent dental health before going raw. My teeth hurt even if I inhale 65 degree air. I use Sensidine toothpaste which I know is HORRIBLE, but it is the only thing that keeps the pain tolerable. I have tried natural tooth powder, but the pain was horrible. When I first went raw and I ate a lot of fruit I had sensitive teeth, but then I changed my diet and rinsed my mouth and things got better, but once I switched over to an anti-candida diet they got bad again. Can anyone recommend a product to help my teeth? I eat a lot of greens, I have heard that can help.

valgal123

Thanks for the info. Yeah I grew up using Toms, but switched over to Sensidine when the pain became unbearable. I do exercise and right now can't afford to go to the dentist. It is very strange how I can be without the pain and sensitivity for a few days and then it comes back, that is what keeps me from thinking it is serious like cavities.

laiabird

Hi!

What is oil-pulling? have_mersey, is there a recipe of salt water and oil you use?

I am rather new in this forum and was just thinking of posting a similar topic. I've been eating a raw foods diet for about five months and have some sensitivities at the base of some of my teeth. It doesn't seem to be as bad as yours valgal123, but I just noticed a new tooth with the sensitivity (it's not getting any better!). When I press my finger nail at the gumline I can feel a little indent and get a sharp pain. I've been using non-floride toothpaste for several years now.

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laiabird

Thanks for the explanation. I'll try that. I hadn't thought of overbrushing as being damaging but I had heard that before. It's not so good for your gums either. I'll keep that in mind. Thanks!

Dansis

Tom's of Maine makes toothpaste for sensitive teeth now, and I've been using it for maybe 6 months or so. It's definitely better than Sensodyne, which I used for years for no apparent reason other than the hygienist told me to. Last week she cleaned my teeth and asked me what toothpaste I was using because she noticed that my teeth were not as sensitive as before. When I told her about the Tom's, she said her sister-in-law also liked that product. (So do you think they will quit recommending Sensodyne?)

RawJudy

Frederic Patenaude, author of the Raw Secrets, had a similar problem with his teeth and got lots of cavities. He recommended being careful not to eat too much fat (no more than 15% of diet), and never mix fruit and fat at the same meal. Try to avoid eating dried fruit, as this can mess up your teeth. Also check that you are not deficient in Vitamins A, D, and K.

If you eat fruit, what I found helps is swishing water in your mouth right after you eat fruit.

joshs

Hi Valgal,

   There are two types of sensitivity problems which are shooting pain and sensation when having hot food/water and cold food/water. In your case you get sensation problem while inhaling the cold air. The reason of the problem is lack or high acidic pH in the mouth. Some of the Ayurveda Natural medicines like Dencare help you to maintain the pH level in your mouth. 

sohaibb

After every month or two there's something i feel stuck in my teeth. Once i remove, it is something strange like a small seed with roots. Can anyone help me what is it?