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Vitamin Deficiency Underlies Tooth Decay

Malnutrition Causes Much More than Dental Disease

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(OMNS, February 19, 2009) Cavities and gum diseases are not often regarded

as serious diseases, yet they are epidemic throughout our society, from the

youngest of children to the oldest of senior citizens. Research more than

suggests that the same good nutrition that prevents cavities and gum diseases

may

also prevent other illnesses.

Dental caries and gum pathology are frequently associated with serious

chronic health problems. Multiple independent studies published after 1990

document this. Cavities are associated with poor mental health [1-4]. Elderly

individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease had an average of 7.8 teeth

with

fillings vs. an average of only 2.7 fillings for elderly individuals without

dementia [1]. It is likely that the toxic heavy metal mercury, which makes up

half of every amalgam filling, is a contributing factor.

A recent authoritative review showed a clear association between cavities

and heart diseases [5]. More importantly, this same study showed that people

with poor oral health, on average, lead shorter lives. The association between

cavities and diabetes is also a subject of active, ongoing research [6-8].

Connections between heart disease, diabetes, and dental decay have been

suspected for decades. Many of the scientists who called attention to this have

proposed that diets high in sugar and refined carbohydrates were the common

cause

of these diseases [9-15].

Dental diseases, mental diseases, heart disease, infectious respiratory

diseases, and heart disease are all at least partially caused by common

failures

in metabolism. Such failures are inevitable when there is a deficiency of

essential nutrients, particularly vitamins D, C, and niacin.

There is especially strong evidence for a relationship between vitamin D

deficiency and cavities. Dozens of studies were conducted in the 1930's and

1940's [16-27]. More than 90% of the studies concluded that supplementing

children with vitamin D prevents cavities. Particularly impressive was a study

published in 1941 demonstrated the preventative affect of " massive " doses of

vitamin D [28]. And yet no subsequent studies in the scientific literature

suggested a need to follow up and repeat this work.

Vitamin D deficiency is linked to respiratory infections, cancer, heart

disease, diabetes and other ailments [29]. The evidence for vitamin C was

reviewed by Linus Pauling [15], and the evidence for niacin was reviewed by

Abram

Hoffer [30].

Obtaining vitamins in sufficient doses to help prevent dental disease is

safe and easily accomplished. Between 5,000 and 15,000 IU of vitamin D may be

obtained from modest exposure to sunshine in the middle of the day.

Recommending that people regularly use the capacity of their skin to make

vitamin D is

common sense. Certainly 1,000 to 2,000 IU per day of vitamin D in supplemental

form is safe. 2,000 milligrams per day of vitamin C, and hundreds of

milligrams per day of niacin, help prevent tooth and mouth troubles. Sick

individuals, and those who are prone to cavities, will typically benefit by

starting

with higher doses of vitamin D, vitamin C, and niacin under the supervision of

an orthomolecular physician.

We believe that individuals taking these nutrients, along with good dental

care, will have dramatically fewer cavities and gum operations than

individuals just getting good dental care. This idea is easily tested, and the

time has

come to do so.

References:

[1] B Ellefsen; P Holm-Pedersen; D E Morse; M. Schroll; B. Andersen; G.

Waldemar. Caries Prevalence in Older Persons with and without Dementia. Journal

of the American Geriatrics Society, Volume 56, Number 1, January 2008,

59-67(9).

[2] J M Chalmers, K D Carter, A J Spencer. Caries incidence and increments

in community-living older adults with and without dementia. Australian

Research Center for Population Oral Health, Dental School, The University of

Adelaide, Adelaide 5005, Australia. Gerodontology Volume 19 Issue 2, 80 - 94.

[3] Friedlander, A.H.; Mahler, M.E. Major depressive disorder

psychopathology, medical management and dental implications. Graduate Medical

Education,

Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (14), Los Angeles, CA,

USA. Journal of the American Dental Association (2001), 132(5), 629-638.

[4] Stewart, R.; et. al. Oral Health and Cognitive Function in the Third

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III), Psychosomatic

Medicine 70:936-941 (2008).

[5] Meurman, J.H.; Sanz, M.;Janket, S. Oral infection and vascular disease.

Institute of Dentistry, University of Helsinki, Finland. Vascular Disease

Prevention (2007), 4(4), 260-267.

[6] Touger-Decker R, Sirois D A, Vernillo A T. Diabetes mellitus: Nutrition

and oral health relationships. Department of Primary Care, School of

Health-Related Professions, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey,

Newark, NJ, USA. Editor(s): Touger-Decker, Riva. Nutrition and Oral Medicine

(2005), 185-204.

[7] Diaz-Romero, R.; Casanova-Roman, R.; Beltran-Zuniga, M; Belmont-Padilla,

J.; Mendez, J.; Avila-Rosas, H.. Oral Infections and Glycemic Control in

Pregnant Type 2 Diabetics. Instituto Nacional de Perinatologia, Mexico City,

Mex. Archives of Medical Research (2005), 36(1), 42-48.

[8] Twetman, S.; Johansson, I.; Birkhed, D.; Nederfors, T. Caries incidence

in young type 1 diabetes mellitus patients in relation to metabolic control

and caries-associated risk factors. Caries Research (2002), 36(1), 31-35.

[9] Bommer, S. Diseases of civilization and nutrition. Ernaehrungsforschung

(1963), 7 598-612.

[10] Miler-Sosnkowska, M. Role of dietary carbohydrates in relation to their

metabolism. Inst. Zywienia Czlowieka, Akad. Roln., Warsaw, Pol. Postepy

Higieny i Medycyny Doswiadczalnej (1975), 29(4), 537-55.

[11] Cremer, H.D.; Eyer, H. Carbohydrates. Inst. Ernaehrungswiss. I, Univ.

Giessen, Giessen, Fed. Rep. Ger. Ernaehrungs-Umschau (1975), 22(10), 291-3.

[12] Newberne, P.M.. Nutrition: summary of evidence. Sweeteners: Issues,

uncertainties. Acad. Forum, 4th (1975), 76-85, 252-3.

[13] Heraud, G. Sucrose and nutritional pathology. Sucrerie Francaise

(1979), 120(24), 21-6.

[14] Nuttall, F.Q.; Gannon, M.C.. Sucrose and disease. Diabetes Care (1981),

4(2), 305-10.

[15] Pauling, L. " How to Live Longer and Feel Better. " W.H. Freeman and

Company, 1986. Revised 2006, Oregon State University Press.

_http://oregonstate.edu/dept/press/g-h/LiveLonger.html_

(http://www.orthomolecular.org/12all/lt/t_go.php?i=114 & e=MjY2MDA= & l=http://orego\

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[16] Tisdall, F.F. The effect of nutrition on the primary teeth. Child

Development (1937) 8(1), 102-4.

[17] McBeath, E.C. Nutrition and diet in relation to preventive dentistry.

NY J. Dentistry (1938) 8; 17-21.

[17] McBeath, E.C.; Zucker, T.F. Role of vitamin D in the control of dental

caries in children. Journal of Nutrition (1938) 15; 547-64.

[19] East, B. R. Nutrition and dental caries. American Journal of Public

Health 1938. 28; 72-6.

[20] Mellanby, M. The role of nutrition as a factor in resistance to dental

caries. British Dental Journal (1937), 62; 241-52.

[21] His Majesty's Stationery Office, London. The influence of diet on

caries in children's teeth. Report of the Committee for the Investigation of

Dental Disease (1936).

[22] McBeath, F.C. Vitamin D studies, 1933-1934. American Journal of Public

Health (1934), 24 1028-30.

[23] Anderson, P. G.; Williams, C. H. M.; Halderson, H.; Summerfeldt, C.;

Agnew, R. Influence of vitamin D in the prevention of dental caries. Journal of

the American Dental Association (1934) 21; 1349-66.

[24] Day, C. D.; Sedwick, H. J. Fat-soluble vitamins and dental caries in

children. Journal of Nutrition (1934) 8; 309-28.

[25] Agnew, M. C.; Agnew, R. G.; Tisdall, F. F. The production and

prevention of dental caries. Journal of the American Dental Association, JADA

(1933)

20; 193-212.

[26] Bennett, N. G.; et al. The influence of diet on caries in children's

teeth. Special Report Series - Medical Research Council, UK (1931) No. 159, 19.

[27] Mellanby, M.; Pattison, C. L. The influence of a cereal-free diet rich

in vitamin D and calcium on dental caries in children. British Medical

Journal (1932) I 507-10.

[28] Brodsky, R. H.; Schick, B.; Vollmer, H.. Prevention of dental caries by

massive doses of vitamin D. American Journal of Diseases of Children (1941)

62; 1183-7.

[29] _http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/_

(http://www.orthomolecular.org/12all/lt/t_go.php?i=114 & e=MjY2MDA= & l=http://www.v\

itamindcouncil.org/)

[30] Hoffer A, Saul AW. Orthomolecular Medicine for Everyone. Laguna Beach,

California, Basic Health Pub, 2008.

_http://www.doctoryourself.com/orthomolecular.html_

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dentist in 7 years.

 

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> Orthomolecular Medicine News Service, February 19, 2009

> Vitamin Deficiency Underlies Tooth Decay

> Malnutrition Causes Much More than Dental Disease

> _http://orthomolecular.org/resources/omns/v05n03.shtml_

> (http://orthomolecular.org/resources/omns/v05n03.shtml)

> (OMNS, February 19, 2009) Cavities and gum diseases are not often

regarded

> as serious diseases, yet they are epidemic throughout our

society, from the

> youngest of children to the oldest of senior citizens. Research

more than

> suggests that the same good nutrition that prevents cavities and

gum diseases may

> also prevent other illnesses.

> Dental caries and gum pathology are frequently associated with

serious

> chronic health problems. Multiple independent studies published

after 1990

> document this. Cavities are associated with poor mental health [1-

4]. Elderly

> individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease had an average of

7.8 teeth with

> fillings vs. an average of only 2.7 fillings for elderly

individuals without

> dementia [1]. It is likely that the toxic heavy metal mercury,

which makes up

> half of every amalgam filling, is a contributing factor.

> A recent authoritative review showed a clear association between

cavities

> and heart diseases [5]. More importantly, this same study showed

that people

> with poor oral health, on average, lead shorter lives. The

association between

> cavities and diabetes is also a subject of active, ongoing

research [6-8].

> Connections between heart disease, diabetes, and dental decay have

been

> suspected for decades. Many of the scientists who called attention

to this have

> proposed that diets high in sugar and refined carbohydrates were

the common cause

> of these diseases [9-15].

> Dental diseases, mental diseases, heart disease, infectious

respiratory

> diseases, and heart disease are all at least partially caused by

common failures

> in metabolism. Such failures are inevitable when there is a

deficiency of

> essential nutrients, particularly vitamins D, C, and niacin.

> There is especially strong evidence for a relationship between

vitamin D

> deficiency and cavities. Dozens of studies were conducted in the

1930's and

> 1940's [16-27]. More than 90% of the studies concluded that

supplementing

> children with vitamin D prevents cavities. Particularly

impressive was a study

> published in 1941 demonstrated the preventative affect

of " massive " doses of

> vitamin D [28]. And yet no subsequent studies in the scientific

literature

> suggested a need to follow up and repeat this work.

> Vitamin D deficiency is linked to respiratory infections, cancer,

heart

> disease, diabetes and other ailments [29]. The evidence for

vitamin C was

> reviewed by Linus Pauling [15], and the evidence for niacin was

reviewed by Abram

> Hoffer [30].

> Obtaining vitamins in sufficient doses to help prevent dental

disease is

> safe and easily accomplished. Between 5,000 and 15,000 IU of

vitamin D may be

> obtained from modest exposure to sunshine in the middle of the

day.

> Recommending that people regularly use the capacity of their skin

to make vitamin D is

> common sense. Certainly 1,000 to 2,000 IU per day of vitamin D in

supplemental

> form is safe. 2,000 milligrams per day of vitamin C, and hundreds

of

> milligrams per day of niacin, help prevent tooth and mouth

troubles. Sick

> individuals, and those who are prone to cavities, will typically

benefit by starting

> with higher doses of vitamin D, vitamin C, and niacin under the

supervision of

> an orthomolecular physician.

> We believe that individuals taking these nutrients, along with

good dental

> care, will have dramatically fewer cavities and gum operations

than

> individuals just getting good dental care. This idea is easily

tested, and the time has

> come to do so.

> References:

> [1] B Ellefsen; P Holm-Pedersen; D E Morse; M. Schroll; B.

Andersen; G.

> Waldemar. Caries Prevalence in Older Persons with and without

Dementia. Journal

> of the American Geriatrics Society, Volume 56, Number 1, January

2008,

> 59-67(9).

> [2] J M Chalmers, K D Carter, A J Spencer. Caries incidence and

increments

> in community-living older adults with and without dementia.

Australian

> Research Center for Population Oral Health, Dental School, The

University of

> Adelaide, Adelaide 5005, Australia. Gerodontology Volume 19 Issue

2, 80 - 94.

> [3] Friedlander, A.H.; Mahler, M.E. Major depressive disorder

> psychopathology, medical management and dental implications.

Graduate Medical Education,

> Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (14), Los

Angeles, CA,

> USA. Journal of the American Dental Association (2001), 132(5),

629-638.

> [4] Stewart, R.; et. al. Oral Health and Cognitive Function in

the Third

> National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III),

Psychosomatic

> Medicine 70:936-941 (2008).

> [5] Meurman, J.H.; Sanz, M.;Janket, S. Oral infection and

vascular disease.

> Institute of Dentistry, University of Helsinki, Finland. Vascular

Disease

> Prevention (2007), 4(4), 260-267.

> [6] Touger-Decker R, Sirois D A, Vernillo A T. Diabetes mellitus:

Nutrition

> and oral health relationships. Department of Primary Care, School

of

> Health-Related Professions, University of Medicine and Dentistry

of New Jersey,

> Newark, NJ, USA. Editor(s): Touger-Decker, Riva. Nutrition and

Oral Medicine

> (2005), 185-204.

> [7] Diaz-Romero, R.; Casanova-Roman, R.; Beltran-Zuniga, M;

Belmont-Padilla,

> J.; Mendez, J.; Avila-Rosas, H.. Oral Infections and Glycemic

Control in

> Pregnant Type 2 Diabetics. Instituto Nacional de Perinatologia,

Mexico City,

> Mex. Archives of Medical Research (2005), 36(1), 42-48.

> [8] Twetman, S.; Johansson, I.; Birkhed, D.; Nederfors, T. Caries

incidence

> in young type 1 diabetes mellitus patients in relation to

metabolic control

> and caries-associated risk factors. Caries Research (2002), 36

(1), 31-35.

> [9] Bommer, S. Diseases of civilization and nutrition.

Ernaehrungsforschung

> (1963), 7 598-612.

> [10] Miler-Sosnkowska, M. Role of dietary carbohydrates in

relation to their

> metabolism. Inst. Zywienia Czlowieka, Akad. Roln., Warsaw, Pol.

Postepy

> Higieny i Medycyny Doswiadczalnej (1975), 29(4), 537-55.

> [11] Cremer, H.D.; Eyer, H. Carbohydrates. Inst. Ernaehrungswiss.

I, Univ.

> Giessen, Giessen, Fed. Rep. Ger. Ernaehrungs-Umschau (1975), 22

(10), 291-3.

> [12] Newberne, P.M.. Nutrition: summary of evidence. Sweeteners:

Issues,

> uncertainties. Acad. Forum, 4th (1975), 76-85, 252-3.

> [13] Heraud, G. Sucrose and nutritional pathology. Sucrerie

Francaise

> (1979), 120(24), 21-6.

> [14] Nuttall, F.Q.; Gannon, M.C.. Sucrose and disease. Diabetes

Care (1981),

> 4(2), 305-10.

> [15] Pauling, L. " How to Live Longer and Feel Better. " W.H.

Freeman and

> Company, 1986. Revised 2006, Oregon State University Press.

> _http://oregonstate.edu/dept/press/g-h/LiveLonger.html_'>http://oregonstate.edu/dept/press/g-h/LiveLonger.html_

> (http://www.orthomolecular.org/12all/lt/t_go.php?

i=114 & e=MjY2MDA= & l=http://oregonstate.edu/dept/press/g-

h/LiveLonger.html)

>

> [16] Tisdall, F.F. The effect of nutrition on the primary teeth.

Child

> Development (1937) 8(1), 102-4.

> [17] McBeath, E.C. Nutrition and diet in relation to preventive

dentistry.

> NY J. Dentistry (1938) 8; 17-21.

> [17] McBeath, E.C.; Zucker, T.F. Role of vitamin D in the control

of dental

> caries in children. Journal of Nutrition (1938) 15; 547-64.

> [19] East, B. R. Nutrition and dental caries. American Journal of

Public

> Health 1938. 28; 72-6.

> [20] Mellanby, M. The role of nutrition as a factor in resistance

to dental

> caries. British Dental Journal (1937), 62; 241-52.

> [21] His Majesty's Stationery Office, London. The influence of

diet on

> caries in children's teeth. Report of the Committee for the

Investigation of

> Dental Disease (1936).

> [22] McBeath, F.C. Vitamin D studies, 1933-1934. American Journal

of Public

> Health (1934), 24 1028-30.

> [23] Anderson, P. G.; Williams, C. H. M.; Halderson, H.;

Summerfeldt, C.;

> Agnew, R. Influence of vitamin D in the prevention of dental

caries. Journal of

> the American Dental Association (1934) 21; 1349-66.

> [24] Day, C. D.; Sedwick, H. J. Fat-soluble vitamins and dental

caries in

> children. Journal of Nutrition (1934) 8; 309-28.

> [25] Agnew, M. C.; Agnew, R. G.; Tisdall, F. F. The production

and

> prevention of dental caries. Journal of the American Dental

Association, JADA (1933)

> 20; 193-212.

> [26] Bennett, N. G.; et al. The influence of diet on caries in

children's

> teeth. Special Report Series - Medical Research Council, UK

(1931) No. 159, 19.

> [27] Mellanby, M.; Pattison, C. L. The influence of a cereal-free

diet rich

> in vitamin D and calcium on dental caries in children. British

Medical

> Journal (1932) I 507-10.

> [28] Brodsky, R. H.; Schick, B.; Vollmer, H.. Prevention of dental

caries by

> massive doses of vitamin D. American Journal of Diseases of

Children (1941)

> 62; 1183-7.

> [29] _http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/_'>http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/_

> (http://www.orthomolecular.org/12all/lt/t_go.php?

i=114 & e=MjY2MDA= & l=http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/)

> [30] Hoffer A, Saul AW. Orthomolecular Medicine for Everyone.

Laguna Beach,

> California, Basic Health Pub, 2008.

> _http://www.doctoryourself.com/orthomolecular.html_'>http://www.doctoryourself.com/orthomolecular.html_

> (http://www.orthomolecular.org/12all/lt/t_go.php?

i=114 & e=MjY2MDA= & l=http://www.doctoryourself.com/orthomolecular.html)

()

> Nutritional Medicine is Orthomolecular Medicine

> Orthomolecular medicine uses safe, effective nutritional therapy

to fight

> illness. For more information: _http://www.orthomolecular.org_'>http://www.orthomolecular.org_

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> Damien Downing, M.D.

> Harold D. Foster, Ph.D.

> Michael Gonzalez, D.Sc., Ph.D.

> Steve Hickey, Ph.D.

> Abram Hoffer, M.D., Ph.D.

> James A. Jackson, PhD

> Bo H. Jonsson, MD, Ph.D

> Thomas Levy, M.D., J.D.

> Jorge R. Miranda-Massari, Pharm.D.

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