Comments on: Omega-3 and Dental Health: Surgery Commuted

by: joe ott

Sun, 11 May 2008 01:40:38 +0000

I HAD TO GO TO THE DENTIST IN THE PAST , 3 TIMES A YEAR BECAUSE OF GINGIVITIS. THE BLEEDING IS NOW AT A MINIMUM. FOR THE PAST YEAR I HAVE BEEN PUTTING 1 TEASPOON OF FLAXSEED OIL ON MY OATMEAL EVERY DAY. RECENTLY, I WENT FOR A 6- MONTH CLEANING AND MY HYGENTIST SAID MY GUMS LOOK REMARKABLY IMPROVED!

by: Ann

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 19:46:00 +0000

I had to chime in on the Oil Pulling. I’ve been doing this for 2 years now. There are two theories out there about the “OP”. First, there are some bacteria in the mouth that cannot be removed by conventional means. They seem however to be oil soluable. They are the nasties that build the yellow cities on your teeth, releasing harmful acids. And acidic mouth is an unhealthy mouth. There is something in the oil, perhaps their acids, that seem to vanquish these buggers.

Secondly, what do you think about sublingual absorbtion of EFA’s as opposed to ingesting? They use Oleic Acid in pharmaceuticals for sublingual medication as an enhancer. What is the difference between sublingual and ingesting medication? What role do the stomach acids play in ingestion? Would you get more benefit from one, as opposed to the other? Could it be that swishing oil around your mouth might be a more efficient way to get the EFA’s? How long does it take for sublingual medication to hit the bloodstream?

From what I read, Flax Seed Oil while wonderful for you, is too lopsided. Flax is very rich in Omega-3 and low in Omega-6 (n-3: n-6 ratio is usually between 3.5: 1 and 4: 1). Exclusive use of flax oil can lead to Omega-6 deficiency within 2-8 months. Using CLA (conjugated linoleic acid, a trans- fatty acid which is produced by shifting a double bond and twisting the molecule of the n-6 EFA, LA) in addition to flax oil can lead to Omega-6 deficiency symptoms even sooner than flax oil used alone. Omega-6 deficiency symptoms from too much flax oil can be reversed either by lowering Omega-3 intake or by increasing Omega-6 intake.

All in all, my dental health has never been this good since swishing oil around my mouth for 20 minutes each day. I use a good balanced 3-6-9 oil. My skin, my hair, my teeth….it’s not my imagination.

No one has scientifically studied this except a Dr. Karach, a Russian Doctor who claimed it cured his chronic blood disease. His writings are in Russian and unavailable.

Thanks for listening.

Ann

by: seth

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:01:12 +0000

That would be a good study to do: measuring bleeding caused by flossing or something similar.

by: Santosh Anagol

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:19:18 +0000

I’ve been taking two pills of flaxseed oil per day for the past few weeks and have noticed that my gums no longer bleed when I floss.

by: Dr. Jeff Leighton

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 18:19:59 +0000

Inflammatory gum disease appears to respond very well to high dose OmegaMaine omega 3 oil. We formulate this high potency oil in Maine and locally our clients have reported excellent results in terms of reducing gum inmflammation. Inflammation and bone resorption go hand in hand . When inflammation is reduced , progression of peridontal disease slows or stops.

by: peter

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 16:24:31 +0000

just to clarify, i’m not swishing flax seed oil in my mouth for two reasons: (i) would result in tasting/smelling the oil which would defeat the underlying purpose of the SLD; (ii) from what i understanding swishing, first thing in the AM removes the bacteria/viruses from your teeth/mouth and you don’t want to swallow that, you spit it out. I use other oils for oil pulling. there are several internet sites that discuss this and the type of oil that is used (most recommend sesame and sunflower). I suggest that anyone seeking to do this examine the web-sites.
My sense is that oil pulling prevents plaque from forming on one’s teeth. That’s separate and apart from consuming flax seed oil as part of the SLD; and, apparently, for the anti-inflammatory effect of flax seed oil, that, among other things, improves one’s gums.

by: seth

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 03:41:05 +0000

Tim, when the experiment is that easy, it seems pointless to do surveys. The dose from fish may be too low, anyway. Tyler took 2 Tablespoons/day; I take 3-4 Tablespoons/day.

by: seth

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 03:36:03 +0000

Just taking it. Not swishing it.

by: Dave

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 03:11:57 +0000

I’m wondering about the above comment in regard to swishing the falxseed oil. Seth where you swishing the oil or just taking it and you noticed the improvement in your gums.

by: Timothy Beneke

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 22:29:34 +0000

I have a long history of gum disease, plus a long history of depression. Also, I’ve always hated fish and virtually never eaten it. In recent years I’ve taken omega 3s, and in recent months, flax seed oil. I’ll see what the dentist says next time.

It ought to be easy to look for correlational evidence linking fish consumption and gum health. There seems to be significant correlation between fish consumption and lack of depression. Also, depression, as I dimly understand it, is implicated with heart disease, as is gum disease. All of this warrants a lot more research…