To sum it up: After brushing with your regular toothpaste, use the mixture of 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon of 3% hydrogen poroxide, and 1/2 glass of water and brush your teeth again with it. Taking K2 suppliment also helps.
@@jd-pw8yv That's a good question. I don't think Dr. Berg said anything explicitly except to do it after regular brushing. I guess it would be more than enough to do it after the last meal of the day. As it is a diluted mixture, I don't think it would hurt to do it after every meal.
The #1 remedy is a simple salt water mouth rinse. The salt kills all the bacteria. Think about it, why do dentists and oral surgeons recommend salt water rinses after dental work? I started doing it daily. All my gum and tooth pain went away, no more plaque build up, no bad breathe.
@@elvantonucci695 I use fine sea salt, not iodized. Store it in a small vial in my medicine cabinet. I just pour a little bit in the palm of my hand, a little less than about the size of a dime, throw it into my mouth, then take in some water and slosh it around in there for 30-60 seconds, usually before hopping into the shower in the morning, or after flossing at night. I started doing this at the beginning of Covid knowing it could be a while before I see the dentist again. I haven’t been to the dentist since and have little to no plaque buildup, never have bad breathe anymore, and all my tooth and gum pain is gone.
yes, as a dentist, we recommend., salt as a mouthrinse, especially after tooth extraction to prevent from hemmorage, used as disenfectant . aside from commercial moutheinse
Ok as a dental professional I want to add something. Be sure that baking soda is WELL disolved since it's very abrasive. Also tartar is calcified dental plaque you have about 12 hours to brush it off before it starts the process of hardening, but it takes about two weeks to actually fully harden where it has to be chiseled off. This is what gets under your gums and leads to bone loss. Thirdly....a lot of medicines cause somethign called dry mouth. If you have a problem with cavities even though you brush and floss religiously, cut all the sugar. This is the only way to curb/stop dental decay in dry mouth.
I have heard that baking soda is abrasive so I am scared to try this method. So would you recommend this method? Is it used as a mouth rinse or a paste? And how often to use this?
@@Kojas periodontal disease typically the bone shrinks and then teeth become loose then fall out. Plaque forms under the gumline and calcifies and eats away at the bone. Thats how the majority of people lose their teeth. Flossing correctly helps prevent this.
@@lmlmlmlm7627 he said to put it in a half cup of water. Growing up as a very poor kid all we ever used was straight baking soda to brush our teeth. I never saw a dentist until I was 13. When I did I didn't have one cavity. I also never ate sweets because we were too poor to buy it and there wasn't sweets every where you look like it is today. You should be far more afraid of that chocolate cake than baking soda 🤔
Tip: My dentist said I had gingivitis, periodontal disease, and receding gums. So I decided to made my own toothpaste Using 1. Coconut oil, 2. Hydrogen peroxide 3. Baking soda and 4. Peppermint Extract. I came back 3 months later and he couldn't believe that my gum's stopped receding, my gingivitis was gone and my teeth were whiter. He didn't seem to like that I fixed it myself so I never went back to him. I'm Embarrassed to say I did not have a dental cleaning for 6 years after that. This year I went to a new dentist. The dental hygienist could not believe I had not had my teeth cleaned for that many years. I had no receding gums, no tartar on my teeth, she said they looked great, and my mouth and teeth were healthy! Edit - please read my reply below for how to make it. And of you have bleeding gums use a soft bristle brush. The other brushes are too harsh on our gums. After using this method daily I doubt you'll have bleeding gums again. IMO I'm editing again. I've answered several questions down below, please scroll. Also, remember to brush your cheeks and tongue. Lots of bacteria on the tongue. NOTE: I am NOT a dentist, I'm not advising anyone to do anything, this is what I do for my teeth and gum health. I will always recommend seeing your dentist for your checkups and concerns. :)
Awesome! Just as these folk in the comment are asking; it would be super nice if you could share your recipe quantities. I would almost like to add xylitol too. Xylitol because it will give the toothpaste a sweetness, but also helps protect against bacteria sticking to your teeth
My father has always always always used a mix of baking soda and peroxide to brush his teeth... in my entire 35 years I've NEVER smelled bad breath on him, not even 1st thing in the morning. He's also African with one of those gorgeous African vivid white smiles like this 😁.
Glad I found this video! I remember my father telling me that growing up in the 1930's, he did not have toothpaste. His family used baking soda to brush their teeth and rinsed their mouths with peroxide before going to bed. He still had most of his teeth at 80. Thanks again.
@@crystalortega9 you need to dilute it. And don't swallow it. Dr. gave advice towards the end of this vid to use 3% peroxide, 1/4th tsp, with water and baking soda.
As a licensed dental provider I'd like to point out that dental plaque and dental tartar (in the dental world it's known as calculus) are not the same and often not related to one another. Dental plaque is a compilation of food and dead cells. It's what we are supposed to be brushing off every day. Tartar is closer in make up to coral, yes, like in the ocean. Tartar is a product primarily of your saliva, and this is why we tend to build it on the upper back teeth (adjacent to the second and third molars and the Stenson's duct) and the lower front teeth (tongue side, adjacent to the Wharton's duct ). Dry brushing those areas prior to regular brushing works miracles in preventing tartar buildup. I definitely agree that vitamin K2 D3 helps as well.
1. Baking soda 2. Hydrogen peroxide 3% Mix 1/4 teaspoon of each above in half a glass of water, and rinse after brushing with toothpaste 3. Vitamin K2 (Updated)
Dr Jeff( dentist) here. Great video. Just to clarify - plaque is the sticky biofilm that starts to build up after 6hrs. Tartar is a calcified deposit - a result of calcification which occurs after the formation of the biofilm. Prevent the biofilm and you prevent the tartar forming. The Dental profession should be following this advice rather than being led by companies wanting to push their products.
I have had a lot of plaque buildup over the years even though I brush my teeth three times a day and floss often. About four months ago I went on a ketogenic,gluten free,very little sugar,no fast food and switched to meat,poultry,fish and lots of vegetables. The tartar build up was reduced by 85%.
@@jennueckz2125 I also am doing intermittent fasting from 6pm until 12 pm next day, 18 hours with no food of any kind and only iced tea to drink (coffee-only morning)all kinds of vegetables,stir fry,with out regard for carb.content. the hunger goes away in 2,3 days.
Your recipe works yes, but I was a dentist for 20 years and still see orthodontic patients daily. There is a differnce between dental plaque and dental tartar. Plaque is the soft accumulation on teeth and has a low pH. Tartar is the hard mineralized deposit which gets removed with a scaler by my oral hygienists. The pH is alkaline. There are basically 2 types differing in colour and in contents. Supergingival tartar which is usually a light beige colour and in general harmless. Then subgingival tartar which is darker/green. The latter being dangerous regarding periodontal disease and which usually resorps the alveolar bone. The biofilm (lamina dentalis) will always form about 10 minutes after cleaning your teeth and consists of organic material i.e. protein and enzymes. The biofilm which forms on top of that later becomes the plaque (soft stuff) and if that stays on for 12 hours or more, becomes tartar. The pH and enzymatic ingredients of the saliva will determine which of the 2 types of tartar will form. The anaerobic bacteria and Lactobacillus content plays a big part. By preventing the plaque (biofilm) from mineralizing and becoming tartar, the damage will be prevented, whether being toothpaste or H2O2 and Hydrogen Peroxide. Just a little filling in on your info. Thanks for the advice 😉
Hey Bert can I ask you if I am getting repeated sinus infections only on the right side of my face, on and off for months, could this be a sign of teeth problems. Thanks ×
Excellent. I'm eternally grateful to the dentist who taught me that optimum periodontal home care involves daily low pressure sub gingival irrigation with multiple alternate effective anti microbial agents. It has saved me from so much easily avoided misery. Alternately using either salt, or baking soda, or hydrogen peroxide, or even a tiny amount of bleach diluted in water. The irrigator he introduced me to had a big rubber squeeze bulb on one end of the plastic stem and either a rubber tip, or a blunt needle on the other end. Currently I generally use a curved tip syringe. I suppose a water pik would be good. But I like the greater mobility with the irrigator. I also asked him what he brushed his teeth with. Baking soda. In his forty something years of practice up to that time he had a lot of Hispanic patients who brushed their teeth with baking soda. Over the years he noticed that those who did had very little tooth decay. These days I usually brush with a mix of equal parts baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. My personal experience with this since 1999 has convinced me that Dr. Keyes and Dr. White were spot on.
Thanks for explaining why something another doctor recommended, and I've been using for about 9 months now, has made such a vast improvement in my dental health. I bought a water pic and I floss every night before bed with a mix of water and hydrogen peroxide after my last brushing of the day. My dental cleanings were always tough and somewhat painful before...now they are a breeze and I get compliments on how healthy my gums are.
Can you explain how you use the water and hydrogen peroxide? Do you just rinse your mouth with the solution or use the water solution to brush?? A little confused. Thank you
I stopped buying toothpaste after this video and I haven't looked back. I tried so many different toothpastes and none of them left my teeth feeling like simple baking soda did! Switched my entire family over. I use a baking soda mix instead and the difference is very noticeable. It actually cleans the teeth and my plaque went away after consistent use. I rinse with peppermint oil and sometimes tea tree with water , oil pulling with coconut oil for maintenance. Dr. Berg ...you're a national treasure. Thank you!
@@Ephemeral9862 we still use it weekly and have a natural Ayurvedic toothpaste in the rotation as well. Baking soda just cleans so well. I rinse with a tea tree oil and water blend or peppermint oil and water blend. I recently had a deep cleaning done and I highly recommend that as well especially for receding gums.
Just came back from a dental cleaning and she was again impressed with my clean teeth. She asked what I use for toothpaste and I said, I don’t use toothpaste, I use hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. I was taught this as a child, decades ago. I had dental issues a while back, and I stopped using OTC toothpaste. Haven’t had any issues for 4 years. And my teeth have less staining. Thanks 🙏 for this video.
Thank you so much, this is going to impress my Dental Hygienist so much when I go back for my next checkup and cleaning! This is such a great resource for all things related to our health and well-being. I'm glad I've spent my time here today! All the best to you!
@@lauren8627 lol. I’d love to be a fly on the wall at your workplace ;) . If it does work to prevent buildup, then his hygienist still could be able to tell the difference between what he or she normally sees and what he/she would see if the OP used this method to prevent buildup.
@@judybelight8041 can you please tell me, does baking soda damage teeth? I’ve heard some people say that it is abrasive. Another thing, if you use de. Berg’s recipe, I’m assuming it is a liquid and not a paste. Do you rinse your mouth with it like a mouthwash? Do you use the entire amount in one go? Or do you put it in a bottle and use it over a few days? Do you do this treatment everyday? Thank you so much!!!
While it's not for everybody, I bought some scaling tools online and use primarily the sides of the scapers to clean around my gum line. I will only use them to clean upper & lower front teeth--too hard to angle towards the sides & back. Warm water & salt I've always found helpful; helps with sore gums. Dad taught me that decades ago! Hydrogen peroxide has info on dental care on the bottle. Use it from time to time & to clean brushes (though they should be changed every 3mos.) Good info, Doctor!
Seriously don't do this. You'll miss small bits of tartar and residual missed calculus becomes so damn hard to remove long term when its under the gums, and can cause a periodontal abcess. Just pay for a professional hygiene appointment.
I started using baking soda in my water pick rez a few months ago & my dentist couldn't stop raving about my gum improvement & lack of plaque from the previous 4 years. In about 6 weeks it helped reverse my gum pocket issues from 5's to 2's. Peroxide will be my newest addition, love the channel Dr. Berg!!
Thank you so much for the plaque advice…. My dentist only offers dental bills and no good solutions. I think the whole dental industry needs a good inspection!
Excuse me...dentist here. Brush 2-3 times a day, floss every day, see your dentist twice a year---- how many times have you heard that? It's all very simple but patients don't listen, then they complain of cavities, root canals, extractions, high costs, getting ripped off---Dental home care is NOT hard unless someone has a disability & needs help. Most patients, sorry to say, are lazy.
@@PeaceIsYeshua There are dental schools & dental hygiene schools that offer low cost dental care. There are other programs around and I am sure if a patient had financial concerns, their dental office would agree to a payment plan. And just for the record, many patients that say they can't afford dental care are driving around in lots of new cars, always have the latest cell phones,, have expensive handbags, go on plenty of vacations, send their kids to expensive colleges, etc. I see it every day....IT all depends on someone's priorities. And I know patients are lazy because I DO take the time to explain on every appointment (for 45 years!) but most DON'T LISTEN. It's my job to inform the patient of what I see and what will help at home.....Blaming the "whole dental industry" is out of line. That's like saying every plumber or car mechanic out there is a rip off. It's YOUR responsibility as a patient to find a Practioner that YOU can work. Stop blaming an entire profession of Healthcare providers for your own negligence..... Tartar is never going to magicly go away & it ALWAYS gets worse as you get older. It takes A LOT of preventive personal TIME to reduce the amount of plaque every day which in turn into tartar. The patients that take the TIME to brush 3x's (NOT 2!) a day-even better, every time they eat, floss ALL the teeth-not just the easy ones, use a water pic EVERY DAY & use intervention brushes, rubber pics, etc. are the ones who keep their tartar under control, decrease & eliminate inflammation, and avoid gum disease. I highly doubt you do all of the things I listed, which by the way, don't cost you anything but YOUR TIME.
@@RG-hf4et I think it’s both. Most people do not maintain good oral hygiene, and putting it mildly. But the nutritional component isn’t taught, except for telling people to stay away from sugar.
@@RG-hf4et this entire comments section is beyond infuriating, I can’t 🙄😂 It’s like people taking their car into a mechanic, stating they haven’t had their car in in YEARS, and then expecting the service to be a basic low cost oil change and then sending them on their way when every light on the dashboard is going wild 😂 like great! So do you want me to tell you all your problems now? Or do you wanna come back when you realize an oil change wasn’t all you needed and now your car is up in smoke and then call me the a**hole because you didn’t want to listen to me??? 🙃
After brushing your teeth use this solution to cover/protect your teeth. Use 1/4 teaspoon baking soda mixed with 1/4 teaspoon hydrogen peroxide (3%) in a half cup water. Then brush with it. See 4:45. Also some research for use of Vitamin K2.
Thank you so much as always since l am in keto diet l saved a lot of money for dental problems plag and cavities And my dentist never told me to stop eating sugar l didn’t know back then thanks to you Doc . God bless you and your family 😊🤲🌹
My daughter is 30 years old with the mind of a one year old. Its very difficult to brush her teeth well, flossing is no option. For the last three years she developed serious plaque and bleeding gums. I asked the dentist if it was a good idea to brush with coconut oil. ( a tip i had overheard) she said no, i don’t think so. I did it anyway and within ONE week her gums were beautiful pink and firm. Its bin four months since our last visit to the dentist and there is not one single sign of plaque yet!! I brush her teeth twice a day gently with coconut oil and then toothpaste . For us is wonderfully working.
I wish I could use the Arm and Hammer toothpaste because it makes my teeth feel so clean, but my lips break out in blisters. I finally threw away the tube.
@@lupemora6266 same thing happened to me when I used that toothpaste. And it's not baking soda because now I actually use straight baking soda to brush. That S&H toothpaste has something bad in it. My dentist said throw it out.
@@lupemora6266 they make ONE type called Dental Care. It was their start up toothpaste before all the other types came out. The original can still be found on Amazon and it is a great toothpaste. All the other irritate or just don't do as good a job... Dental Care is the best.
@@sl_sabourin I think that toothpaste was like the 2nd one they came up with, as well as Advanced White. I liked the peroxide one, but the Advanced White caused sensitivity and irritated my gums. My daughter has used Dental Care all her life, she's 31 and has no cavities. I wish it was around when I was little. I grew up on Colgate/Gleem/Crest/AquaFresh. All terrible! Same goes w/my 16 yo - no cavities. Oops - hope the PTB don't see this, next thing ya know that Dental Care will be gone for good! 😬😉
Dr. B, I absolutely LOVE your videos!!! Every time I watch one, I come away from it feeling much more Informed about what to do to take care of my health! You are a HIGHLY VALUED source of Health and well-being information on RUclips, and I thank the Most High, that we have someone like you here to advise us. Thank you SO much, for doing what you do!!! Greatly Appreciative Viewer, Rachel
You're very good at explaining thoroughly the reasons for why and how something happens in ways that make sense to regular people. The comparison to the slippery rocks in a stream and how that is actually biofilm makes it so much easier to understand what you're talking about, in a way I can literally hold in my hand. Thank you for the video and being so good at teaching
Great tips, informative video. I would add rinsing your mouth with water 4 to 5 times after each meal, snack, cookie or ice cream, spitting all excess food and sugar into the sink, which leaves your teeth clean and fresh, giving bacteria nothing to feed on. Thank you Dr. Berg.
Lovely advise. I have personally changed to KETO, and I never brush my teeth with off.the-shelf toothpaste, commercial toothpaste . I have used a high quality lavender essential oil mixed with a bit of water, morning and evening. No, it does not taste good, but it has, with the diet change, reversed my receding gum problem, and what's more: X-rays show my tooth enamel actually is getting stronger. I know because I have gone to the same dentist, 1-2 times a year, for the last 30 years. Always check essential oil FIRST in a very small amount on eg the inside of your wrist to check to allergic reactions, and READ UP ON THEM THOROUGHLY. PS: I am 64, stopped smoking 32 years ago, do NOT drink juice, do NOT eat grain. It is so important that we take care of of and take responsibility for our health, because you can be quite sure the Food industry will not. Thank you soo much dr. Eric Berg!
I started oil pulling with coconut oil and the tartar plaque literally started to fall off my teeth. I went five years without a cleaning and when I went in the hygienist commenting on how little plaque buildup I had. I’m terrible about forgetting to floss. The oil pulling was amazing for me.
I oil pull as well and have noticed a reduction in plaque and my teeth whiten up, too! After I pull, my teeth feel like I’ve had a cleaning from the dentist. I also scrape my tongue with a tongue scraper.
I agree, daily oil pulling works! I've been doing it for years, first thing almost every morning before even drinking water or tea. Also, I lightly brush for a few minutes with diluted baking soda and powered clove, and sometimes a dab of fluoride free toothpaste. Went to the dentist in late 2020 for the first time in about five years, and no cavities plus very little plaque! 😁
My teeth were pretty bad with plaque, because of all the sugary drinks I was consuming. I tried to use mouthwash to remove as much plaque as possible. And although I did have some success with certain mouthwashes, it was the first use of baking soda that managed to do the biggest fix. Basically, dental plaque was reduced to a point that only some flossing will be required to get the rest. My teeth are considerably cleaner. And my breath seems fresh.
@@heinzbucksandcastle2053 I was raised on sugary drinks as a child. Much to my annoyance now. in my adulthood, I got hooked on weekly drinking sessions. my teeth got worse in my 20s. Now, I am playing catch up to resolve the problem.
K2 is amazing! And YES it does help with removing plaque!! I started taking vitamin K2-D3 daily about 4 months ago 300mg/30,000IU and the large tarter plaque I had on the inside of my bottom row of teeth is GONE!! I don’t have dental insurance so annual cleanings aren’t a luxury I can afford. As a result, even with daily brushing and flossing, I still build a lot of plaque because I have a few crowded teeth there. Well, not anymore!! It is completely gone!! Just imagine how clean my arterial walls are going to be!!! Dr. Berg and his info are really changing my life for the better!! Thank you so much 🙏🏽
I started K2 with D3 about 1 year ago, I had loose teeth and they were bleeding, about 2 months after starting this is I noticed my teeth tightened up and no longer bleed when I brush them.
I'm on my third week after having a maryland bridge put in. I've been very concerned about tarter build up. Now I have even more awesome information to help battle the tarter. Thank you Dr.Burg!
I keep my teeth free of plaque because after brushing my teeth I put a small piece of alka-seltzer in my mouth and move it with my tongue all over my mouth… and then I spit it out I don't rinse my mouth afterwards…
@@gladysglad3000 I’m almost 40 and my teeth have never ever looked like this… brushing and flossing daily does wonders. And for people who don’t want to floss, so this you dirt ball. Brush your teeth THEN floss, then see how much is left behind. GROSS. If you don’t floss you are NASTY.
I absolutely love your videos. As someone who got a degree in biochemistry, and currently works in the medical field, I talk to people about the same things you have in your videos. However, I am not as good as explaining mechanisms and such as you are. Therefore, I have been recommending people to your channel and it has done wonders for them and me as well! So Thank you! I look forward to watching more of your videos!
Also, coconut oil “pulling”, which means rinsing the mouth with a small amount of oil, is great for good dental health! It naturally kills bad bacteria and leaves good alone; it has MCT’s which are great for the body; and it is great for naturally whitening the teeth, as it gets all around the teeth, tongue, and mouth.
Hiii thanks i was looking for this info about oil pulling exactly. One more info , taking 30 ml of coconut oil in the morning , empty stomach has amazing health benefits too...
Oil pulling on its own is unlikely to have any specific risks or side effects. However, some people may become so convinced of its effectiveness after watching online videos or reading articles that they give up well proven dental hygiene practices and products to replace them entirely with oil pulling. This is where the biggest risks of problems lie.
I think it should even extend to hair, as in how rapidly someone loses their hair, and the quality of the hair shafts. I read that more bald people have heart trouble than men who keep their hair.
Yes...a dentist who GETS it! Diet is everything. Fresh fruits and veggies is key. And oil pulling with coconut oil helps restore the pH in the mouth, eliminate bad breath, and deep clean the gums. But it's not just sugar and acidic foods that destroy teeth. Certain medications can too.
Try to work on the root cause of your depression. I've had this type a few times in my life and it happened again a year ago. I'm about 60% recovered. Maintain a good diet and add in some supplements. Clean your room and your house. Your environment reflects your inner environment. Seeing a mess everywhere reinforces the depression. Get good consistency sleep, start some light exercise (free videos on RUclips), try to find some form of human connection whether it's an online chat or a local in-person meeting. Do meditation everyday. E
The RDA value (radioactive dentin abrasion) of baking soda is only 7, whereas toothpastes range from 30 to 200 in RDA, which counters these falsifications against baking soda and its abrasive properties. The RDA value determines how abrasive a product is for your teeth.
I love Dr Berg I recommend him to all my friends. I still love Dr Berg but brushing with baking soda destroyed my teeth. I didn't know to dissolve it very well and I didn't mix with hydrogen peroxide and I wore away a lot of enamel. now I'm trying to heal my teeth.
@@mlevine1772How did it destroy your teeth? Did you go for a dental appointment? Please share your experience as it is contrary to the information shared here.
In one of your videos you recommended VIT A to make the gums healthier and give stability to the teeth. I tried your recommendation and in just 3-4 days I have proven your observation and thanks so much for helping me. After taking VIT A for just a few days, in my case, my teeth have become a lot more stable, practically 100%, quite strong, as when I was young. So, it appears that I developed a deficiency of VIT A. I have the feeling that most people, as we become older, after 55 years old, we obtain problems absorbing nutrients and therefore no longer have the ability to absorb easily critical compounds, like amino acids, vitamins, etc. For this reason, we must take them in higher doses to compensate the weak absorption. So Dr. Eric, thanks so much for your care, yes, VIT A does revitalize the gums and therefore the teeth; in my case, I had complete success because I suppose I had VIT A deficiency.
I up-voted your post since i do agree but in my case unfortunately i have diagnosed last year with stage 2 gum periodontosis / paradontosis and i don't think any vitamins or whatever natural suplements will now help me or anything else will now work in my case except pulling out all teeth and prep the empty spots for dental implanting..
Since I'm a kid I've been teased on my habit to drink water and rinse my mouth after drinking or eating anything too sweet or strong because I've always hated having a taste in my mouth. Even after drinking tea or coffee, I drink water at the same temperature. But now I see how it has always kept my mouth at a neutral pH and saved me from cavities and plaque.
Three months after I stopped eating sugar, I stopped having plaque. I now wake up in the morning and I never have a bad tasting mouth. It's the sugars that are causing most of our diseases and health problems.
Excellent video - was guided by my doctor in South Africa when I had a gum infection and receding gums to do the bicarb+Hydrogen Pyroxide combo - it has helped enormously.
I removed all of my Tartar real easy, I took K2 (mk4 and mk7) Plus I did 10 minute Rinse with Wheatgrass Juice Powder (must say Juice) everyday and in about 6 weeks all of my tartar started to loosen up. I bought me a Dental Pick and as they loosened up I picked at them to pull them off. I didn't have to pick to hard since they were loose and coming off. Within 8 weeks all of my Tartar was gone. Pretty Cool.
i love hes content!! its like he's explaining every little detail for those who dont understand what the cause of that problem and tell directly the solution. this also apply on all of hes video 🥰
Been doing this for about six months or more. Went to the dentist the other day which is the dental school in my community. The head doctor did her inspection after the student finished and she said she that I have very little plaque. Thanks Doc. Oh yea added lemon juice to my mixture.
Doc, thanks for the video - very informative and succinct. However, one Big point you ought to mention is this - if you have plaque build up ON your teeth you must see your friendly dentist/hygienist for a proper cleaning/exam and THEN jump on your remedies! The dental plaque/calculus build-up isn't the same as bio-film and can only be removed with careful instrumentation. Your fan, DDS.
The fluoride in toothpaste is meant to sit on your teeth to strengthen them. Brushing with something else after using toothpaste is going to prevent that protective action. Bicarbonate is also an abrasive. Brushing twice with abrasives in a row can wear your enamel down... plus peroxide can cause issues with teeth sensitivity.
After watching this video, I looked up baking soda as a way of breaking down tartar and it works over time. That's a very useful information. Thank you Dr Berg.
Dr. Berg, you are probably one of the most important people alive on this planet, in this generation. Thank you for living out your passion and calling! Your hard work and delivery is second to none. Keep it up!
Since 2015 i have been brushing my teeth with home-made paste: Bicarbonate soda and coconut oil. You can add mint oil or activated charcoal which pulls toxins as well. Conventional tooth pastes are a plaque
You ROCK Dr. Berg! I started taking a K2/D3 drop supplement because of all the benefits you have described. I try to eat grass fed butter, sauerkraut, pasture eggs, Brie cheese, etc but I know I needed more. Once I started taking it I noticed a visible difference in my teeth. Where I used to have translucent areas between teeth, all of that has filled in and become opaque white. It works!
This is my favorite doctor and my favorite health advice channel but the disturbing thumbnails lately, make me not click on the information. We love you Dr. Berg, you don't need to shock us to get our attention. 👍☺️
thank you so much dr. pls kindly answers my questions 1- after washing with this solution ( baking soda and hydrogen peroxide) do I have to rinse my mouth with water? 2- how many times can i use it per week or can i use it daily ? 3- can I use this solution as a mouth wash also ? highly appreciative of your great help
I use to work in the Healthcare field, and one of my client's teeth were covered in hardened shell; this is years of build up. One day while brushing his teeth, I got the notion to put clove oil and coconut oil blended well together on this layer of plaque/ tarter build up, and some time around 2weeks the plaque began to break down and start falling apart; I continued this until a great portion of his teeth were being revealed and I could see where there were cavities and breaking down on some enamel, so I suggested a dental appointment for that, and they were able not only to fix that situation, but they saw that they could get the rest of the plaque off and they did! I've known clove to help with tooth pain which is why I had it on me, but to find out that it could do that was Astounding! Coconut oil I just know is all around beneficial for the whole body, internally and externally, and for my own self used it as a carrier oil to my clove oil for my toothache. That Combination Produced A Quick And Magical Result! So I want to share it with you all here. Thank you so much, Dr. Eric Berg ❤ 💙 💜
Dr. Berg, I've been a dentist for over 30 years. You have provided excellent advice in this video. However, tartar development has a very strong genetic component to it. Some people basically build up zero tartar and really don't need to go for dental cleanings (other than to check for cavities). On the other extreme, some people build tartar so quickly that even one week after a cleaning, they start developing new deposits. For the latter, visits to their friendly neighborhood hygienist is definitely recommended every few months.
Once dentist make visits more affordable I'm sure people will go more. It's astronomical the cost to get work done if you have less than perfect teeth. Deciding to take control of your dental health is often quickly over when being discouraged by the cost.
Yes i have that problem The very next day after cleaning from dentist tartar accumulated in such a waythat i have not at all cleaned my teeth from years😮
You guys, I tried this. And... IT WORKS! I had horrible plaque build up on my lower teeth, especially the four in the center. I took Dr.Berg’s advice about six months ago and brushed every morning with peroxide and baking soda. I follow up with regular mint toothpaste. That, along with the help of a small dental pick, and it’s GONE. Amazing! Thanks Dr. Berg! I will be doing this for the rest of my life.
Are you making a paste with baking soda and peroxide only? Or did you dilute the baking soda and peroxide in water? Dr. Berg said to do the baking soda/peroxide mixture "after" brushing with your toothpaste. Can you clarify on your success?
@@Idkrememberwhatiateyesterday Yes, I saw that but that recipe looks like water after 1/4 of baking soda and 1/4 of H2O2 are dissolved. I was hoping @Sailing SoulMate could clarify how he made his solution.
We use a mix of bicarbonate, msm, silverwater and coconut oil, and have done for over 10 years now. No plaque at all. Perfect! Pure bicarbonate does not have the acid that comes with the baking soda. I don't know if you have an answer for this. I mean about the acid in baking powder. Thank you for keeping the world in great shape!🥰 Your lessons are so much needed!
@@AMcDub0708 I store it in my bathroom. Coconutoil i buy in the store, same as all the other ingredients. Or shop from the internet. No problems! It will last for atleast 2-3 months and then you make new.
@@shivanikaien1977 Im sure you can find a recipe on the net, if you check for it. I live in Sweden, so I dont know where to buy the items in your country, but I use the ecological, cold pressed, virgin coconut oil. They come in a glass jar. I buy it in the health food stores, but sometimes I can find it in the supermarket.
@@AMcDub0708 c Silverwater = colloidal silver, MSM = methylsulfonylmethane. Tothpaste 4 tablespoons of jared, cold pressed, virgin, ecological coconut oil. Put it in a warm spot to be fluid when you mix the ingredients. It will go back to its original form again, when you made the paste. Mix with: 4 teaspoons of milled MSM 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate 1 teaspoon colloidal silver Just mix it and use it. Keep it out of the sun, otherwise it will be fluid. If you live in a very hot place I suggest you keep it in the fridge. Took me forever to translate this. Lol... Happy tothpaste to you.😊
YAY !!! More chiropractors stepping out supporting dentistry !!! I love it !! Am learning alot from Dr. Eric Berg's videos. My dentist of 20 years she's working hard with others in Toronto to bring dentistry into full health sciences as in medical doctors. 🥰
This showed up randomly in my feed and what a fascinating thing! I have actually used the baking soda, water and peroxide combo for years to brush my teeth! And to hear it here blows my mind because it was natural thing for me to do! No one ever suggested it to me! I will take the measuring and herb tips into consideration. As in the past I just did what seemed normal. Thanks!😊
This was recommended by my oncologists when I was undergoing treatments for throat cancer. It was a tremendous help in keeping my mouth and throat clean and healthy. It also helped with the dry mouth a bit. But it was extremely beneficial for me. I still use this after ending treatments 4 months ago. Turmeric was also very good for the inflammation, bacteria and bio-films. I suffered an injury recently and broke my back. The vitamin supplements mentioned in this video also helped in healing the fracture more quickly.
Thank you my dentist told me me not to use this but then he has 15 assistance and a nice BMW to pay for so I will continue to use what I always knew was correct! Thank you again Eric...you really help out on everything! 👍💯
GOD ! Finally someone talking about the great benefits of these two mixed together. Years ago i started experimenting on just this issue, since my dentist stated that some people are more genetically predisposed to plaque. One important aspect to Baking Powder and enamel that pro's don't emphasize is the fact that in its dry form it can strip or wear away enamel if used as a home made tooth paste. Thanks for another great tip !
Baking Soda is 25-85 times less abrasive than commercial toothpastes but I'm sure the dental reps pushing their Colgate and Oral B etc brands of toothpaste and plastic brushes keep this lie going with brainwashing of the public and dentists. Just look at a mos hardness chart and you'll see soda is about 3, the same hardness of your enamel, which is prefect, while toothpaste ranges from 78 (Colgate regular) to 258 (Colgate total). Dentists also have a chart RDA or something that never includes Soda (wonder why?) so you'll have to look at a Mohs hardness chart to compare properly. All the best to You Friend
Dr. Berg, your love for people and your love for sharing health has been a blessing to me for years now! You are appreciated sir, thank you! Also I have to add that you are aging well my friend. 😊
Hi baby how are you doing now i hope you are really doing good you are awesome looking at you baby makes happy when I look at your picture it is beyond my imagination that a creature like you really exist like a rose you make the garden so beautiful You are a diamond to any man that have eyes to see goodness of a womanhood Baby am Ben easy going person very understandable Am a civil engineer and a contractor I work at so many places like Asia Europe and Africa I love art craft and I write music I like ideal people when I see your picture am impress I want a good woman that understand what real love is all about who will understand me and perfectly be for me So we can build our world strong enough to care for each other I want you to be mine and I hope to hear from you soonest thanks
This is very informative! I have a kid who has more dental plaque than siblings. I bought probiotics called “tooth fairy” for him, and they not only worked for plaque, but also bad breath. I will add k2 to the regimen for all of us
All great things! I’d strongly suggest a children’s electric brush with a small brush head(the Sonicare kids brush is really good) along with these things. I’ve been a pediatric dental hygienist for 10 years and it is the best way to cut down on plaque and tartar
I’ve been doing something similar for several years and one thing I do know is, I can’t remember the last time I’ve had any bleeding gum issues for sure. Now I’ll try the measurements the way D r B is recommending.
The thumbnail in the pic of the tartar inside the mouth,behind the bottom teeth...thats EXACTLY how mine looked for years and years. I started drinking Apple Cider Vinegar,and after drinking a tablespoon amount mixed with a little water,i would then drink an 8 ounce glass of plain water to wash away the ACV,because if left on your teeth it can ruin your enamel. Well after having numerous positive effects from drinking this once a day, every day, i looked at my teeth one day to just do a casual inspection to see if i had any new cavities forming. To my shock the inside of my bottom layer of teeth was COMPLETELY FREE of all that old tartar that i use to see on my inside layer of teeth for years. I was always told ACV can damage tooth enamel,so i always made sure to wash my mouth with a glass of water each time after consuming ACV and a little water mixed in with it. All i can say is the only thing i changed before that tartar disappeared was taking Apple Cider Vinegar. 😮
A side note: aloe vera (the gel from the plant) can help with your teeth. It's antimicrobial. I remember using it for 2 weeks straight and after I brushed my teeth before seeing a dentist, the hygienist was shocked to see the bleeding gums have stopped.
@@chitras854 Don't consume it put it on your teeth and gums for a set amount of time then rinse. Some people use aloe vera toothpastes or aloe vera mouthwashes. I've personally used a form of aloe vera that you place on your gums and teeth for approximately 30 minutes. Only used it for a week so can't really say it helped. Yet I'd imagine it does if you use it consistently for a time.
I’m gonna say what worked for me for 3 years. I started making a past of coconut oil, baking soda, turmeric and a few drops of mint. I went to the dentist, the first time in 7 years and I had no cavities and the dental hygienist said that she had to do very littl7e plaque cleaning because there was hardly any on my teeth. All I know is, this works wonderful on me and make my teeth squeaky clean. Thanks for the video Dr Berg👍
Good sound scientific info Dr. Berg. I have used peroxide and baking soda off and on for 20 years now. I am going to use it every time I brush my teeth daily morning, noon and night. Thanks Dr. Berg.
As a dental hygienist 20 years in the profession. I agree with Dr Berg! I like to add 2 minutes gum massages to stimulate blood flow and increase oxygen in the tissue. 91 % of periodontal disease causing bacteria are anaerobic in nature. ❤
Thank you Dr. Berg, I love your videos. Your style of presenting is so kind & gentle; makes it easier to hear & absorb what you're saying. I do have this & most all my life: Dentist have berated me for not brushing my teeth 'correctly'. I'm obsessed with brushing & water picking & taking excellent care of my teeth; but my teeth decay rapidly. THIS information is exactly what I need to incorporate into my daily routine & I'm positive it will HELP!
Hi baby how are you doing now i hope you are really doing good you are awesome looking at you baby makes happy when I look at your picture it is beyond my imagination that a creature like you really exist like a rose you make the garden so beautiful You are a diamond to any man that have eyes to see goodness of a womanhood Baby am Ben easy going person very understandable Am a civil engineer and a contractor I work at so many places like Asia Europe and Africa I love art craft and I write music I like ideal people when I see your picture am impress I want a good woman that understand what real love is all about who will understand me and perfectly be for me So we can build our world strong enough to care for each other I want you to be mine and I hope to hear from you soonest thanks
Baking soda and Himalayan/granular salt, (also makes a great facial scrub…no toxic chemicals or micro plastic beads). A water flosser with hydrogen peroxide really gets into the gaps.
I just read warm water with some salt helps ease mouth sores (ie; flossing or brushing too vigorously causing sensitive gums) and it works! Simple salt changes the ph and healing is quick.
This video is beyond important. When I would go in for cleanings, the hygienist would tell me I need to floss more to fight the tartar. Clearly that would only get me so far! Thanks for the video, Dr. Berg!
I had problems with my gums for many years due to formation of plaque. Bleeding gums are a sign of gingivitis, or inflammation of your gums. Until i went to see a dental hygienist, and she sincerely said to me, all you really need to do is to use a toothpick brush (no floss) ones every night or morning, and brushing your teeth with a good electric toothbrush, and it worked for me! No more plaque ,no more bleeding gums, and no more trip to the dentist for years.The rest is just marketing.
Your right about the K2 because since I followed your earlier suggestion about taking k2 I do not have as much tartar at all... It has improved greatly and now I know why. 🙂 Thanks for great suggestions
Hi baby how are you doing now i hope you are really doing good you are awesome looking at you baby makes happy when I look at your picture it is beyond my imagination that a creature like you really exist like a rose you make the garden so beautiful You are a diamond to any man that have eyes to see goodness of a womanhood Baby am Ben easy going person very understandable Am a civil engineer and a contractor I work at so many places like Asia Europe and Africa I love art craft and I write music I like ideal people when I see your picture am impress I want a good woman that understand what real love is all about who will understand me and perfectly be for me So we can build our world strong enough to care for each other I want you to be mine and I hope to hear from you soonest thanks
I went to the dentist for the first time in 5 years to get a mercury filling removed. They thought I had just had my teeth cleaned. I am vigilant about flossing and brushing due to my fear of dentists ( childhood experience), so I’ve never had an adult cavity and no build up - lots of veg (and baking soda to whiten on occasion), activated charcoal, and now I’ll try this combo. Thanks! Sometimes fear can be a great motivator!
Hi baby how are you doing now i hope you are really doing good you are awesome looking at you baby makes happy when I look at your picture it is beyond my imagination that a creature like you really exist like a rose you make the garden so beautiful You are a diamond to any man that have eyes to see goodness of a womanhood Baby am Ben easy going person very understandable Am a civil engineer and a contractor I work at so many places like Asia Europe and Africa I love art craft and I write music I like ideal people when I see your picture am impress I want a good woman that understand what real love is all about who will understand me and perfectly be for me So we can build our world strong enough to care for each other I want you to be mine and I hope to hear from you soonest thanks
Thank you Dr Berg. Can you do a video sometime on healing cavities? I've read a lot about different treatments, and don't think it's 100% conclusive but I always wanted to hear your take on the issue.
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To sum it up: After brushing with your regular toothpaste, use the mixture of 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon of 3% hydrogen poroxide, and 1/2 glass of water and brush your teeth again with it. Taking K2 suppliment also helps.
Skip the regular commercial crap toothpastes!
@@ysunsets Agree! 👍Definitely opt for natural ones.
But how often do we need to do it, please?
@@jd-pw8yv That's a good question. I don't think Dr. Berg said anything explicitly except to do it after regular brushing. I guess it would be more than enough to do it after the last meal of the day. As it is a diluted mixture, I don't think it would hurt to do it after every meal.
Do u mix soda nd hydrogen with the half glass of water?
The #1 remedy is a simple salt water mouth rinse. The salt kills all the bacteria. Think about it, why do dentists and oral surgeons recommend salt water rinses after dental work? I started doing it daily. All my gum and tooth pain went away, no more plaque build up, no bad breathe.
what is the ratio of mix
@@elvantonucci695 I use fine sea salt, not iodized. Store it in a small vial in my medicine cabinet. I just pour a little bit in the palm of my hand, a little less than about the size of a dime, throw it into my mouth, then take in some water and slosh it around in there for 30-60 seconds, usually before hopping into the shower in the morning, or after flossing at night. I started doing this at the beginning of Covid knowing it could be a while before I see the dentist again. I haven’t been to the dentist since and have little to no plaque buildup, never have bad breathe anymore, and all my tooth and gum pain is gone.
Gonna have to try this out 🤔
yes, as a dentist, we recommend., salt as a
mouthrinse, especially
after tooth extraction to
prevent from hemmorage,
used as disenfectant . aside
from commercial moutheinse
@@myrnasharif499 any specific type of salt you recommend?
Ok as a dental professional I want to add something. Be sure that baking soda is WELL disolved since it's very abrasive. Also tartar is calcified dental plaque you have about 12 hours to brush it off before it starts the process of hardening, but it takes about two weeks to actually fully harden where it has to be chiseled off. This is what gets under your gums and leads to bone loss. Thirdly....a lot of medicines cause somethign called dry mouth. If you have a problem with cavities even though you brush and floss religiously, cut all the sugar. This is the only way to curb/stop dental decay in dry mouth.
I have heard that baking soda is abrasive so I am scared to try this method. So would you recommend this method? Is it used as a mouth rinse or a paste? And how often to use this?
Bone loss?
@@Kojas periodontal disease typically the bone shrinks and then teeth become loose then fall out. Plaque forms under the gumline and calcifies and eats away at the bone. Thats how the majority of people lose their teeth. Flossing correctly helps prevent this.
@@bridezorko9031 oh Thanks for the info!😉
@@lmlmlmlm7627 he said to put it in a half cup of water. Growing up as a very poor kid all we ever used was straight baking soda to brush our teeth. I never saw a dentist until I was 13. When I did I didn't have one cavity. I also never ate sweets because we were too poor to buy it and there wasn't sweets every where you look like it is today. You should be far more afraid of that chocolate cake than baking soda 🤔
Tip: My dentist said I had gingivitis, periodontal disease, and receding gums. So I decided to made my own toothpaste Using
1. Coconut oil,
2. Hydrogen peroxide
3. Baking soda and
4. Peppermint Extract.
I came back 3 months later and he couldn't believe that my gum's stopped receding, my gingivitis was gone and my teeth were whiter. He didn't seem to like that I fixed it myself so I never went back to him.
I'm Embarrassed to say I did not have a dental cleaning for 6 years after that.
This year I went to a new dentist. The dental hygienist could not believe I had not had my teeth cleaned for that many years. I had no receding gums, no tartar on my teeth, she said they looked great, and my mouth and teeth were healthy!
Edit - please read my reply below for how to make it. And of you have bleeding gums use a soft bristle brush. The other brushes are too harsh on our gums. After using this method daily I doubt you'll have bleeding gums again. IMO
I'm editing again. I've answered several questions down below, please scroll. Also, remember to brush your cheeks and tongue. Lots of bacteria on the tongue. NOTE: I am NOT a dentist, I'm not advising anyone to do anything, this is what I do for my teeth and gum health. I will always recommend seeing your dentist for your checkups and concerns. :)
How do you do this? Do you mix everything each time to make your toothpaste?
Also, do you need to brush multiple times each day?
What is the proportion? Thanks!
Yes we need to know please
Whoa there! That sounds amazing. Thanks a bunch for sharing these tips with us. Stay safe.
Awesome! Just as these folk in the comment are asking; it would be super nice if you could share your recipe quantities. I would almost like to add xylitol too. Xylitol because it will give the toothpaste a sweetness, but also helps protect against bacteria sticking to your teeth
The fact that he speaks so calmly.... Being a doctor is not just his profession, it's his passion... Thank you doc Berg..,, 👏👏
He’s not a doctor
Altho not an MD.
He is not a real doctor 🤦♀️
@@mostaanroya okay, hes not a real doctor,° but who are you?
@@V12509 I addressed him by what his user name is...Go read it again.
My father has always always always used a mix of baking soda and peroxide to brush his teeth... in my entire 35 years I've NEVER smelled bad breath on him, not even 1st thing in the morning. He's also African with one of those gorgeous African vivid white smiles like this 😁.
May he have a lot to smile about😁👍🏼
does he brush with commercial toothpaste too?
You made
me laugh when you said how your father smiles. It is true most Africans have whiter teeth even deep in the villages.
Amin hater
@@canlyhansen1588 yes, the arm n hammer baking soda toothpaste... it's gross lol
Glad I found this video! I remember my father telling me that growing up in the 1930's, he did not have toothpaste. His family used baking soda to brush their teeth and rinsed their mouths with peroxide before going to bed. He still had most of his teeth at 80. Thanks again.
How much peroxide should be used though? And should it be diluted with water or just be used as is.
@@crystalortega9 you need to dilute it. And don't swallow it.
Dr. gave advice towards the end of this vid to use 3% peroxide, 1/4th tsp, with water and baking soda.
@@amc3450 Dr 2x
@@amc3450 where do we normaly can get peroxide..pharmacy or stores??
@@faizakhan95 you can buy them from both stores and pharmacies
This man has the clearest and most soothing delivery when speaking of medical issues....informative and calming
What is he a Doctor of btw?
I agree 👍
As a licensed dental provider I'd like to point out that dental plaque and dental tartar (in the dental world it's known as calculus) are not the same and often not related to one another. Dental plaque is a compilation of food and dead cells. It's what we are supposed to be brushing off every day. Tartar is closer in make up to coral, yes, like in the ocean. Tartar is a product primarily of your saliva, and this is why we tend to build it on the upper back teeth (adjacent to the second and third molars and the Stenson's duct) and the lower front teeth (tongue side, adjacent to the Wharton's duct ). Dry brushing those areas prior to regular brushing works miracles in preventing tartar buildup. I definitely agree that vitamin K2 D3 helps as well.
DE or D3?
@@nonenone4360 sorry! D 3 ! (My phone apparently doesn't like that combo!)
@@chrisj4933 😊😆🙃🤟✌🙌
Thank you sooo much. I'm a medical transcriber and it goes without saying that I know when doctors "know their stuff" and you definitely do.
I am a dental hygienist and I always recommend dry brushing! Plaque and tartar are different…thank you for saying this!
1. Baking soda
2. Hydrogen peroxide 3%
Mix 1/4 teaspoon of each above in half a glass of water, and rinse after brushing with toothpaste
3. Vitamin K2
(Updated)
Thanks Bhai
Thanks
Thanks anneh
It’s mixed with 1/2 cup of water and then use it to brush your teeth after you brushed your teeth with your regular toothpaste (minute 4:55).
@@sandraalmeida2155 Hola Sandra, disculpa, eso se hace 3 veces al dia?? Gracias de antemano
Dr Jeff( dentist) here. Great video. Just to clarify - plaque is the sticky biofilm that starts to build up after 6hrs. Tartar is a calcified deposit - a result of calcification which occurs after the formation of the biofilm. Prevent the biofilm and you prevent the tartar forming. The Dental profession should be following this advice rather than being led by companies wanting to push their products.
Is there a way to permanently remove calcification?
You are one brave dentist to say this in today’s climate
LOVE ❤
@@forreal1276 yup - destroy all your salivary ducts. No saliva = no tartar, but you might die...
do we have to use hydrogen Peroxide at 3%, or can we use the most comon 10%? thank you Dr Jeff
I have had a lot of plaque buildup over the years even though I brush my teeth three times a day and floss often. About four months ago I went on a ketogenic,gluten free,very little sugar,no fast food and switched to meat,poultry,fish and lots of vegetables. The tartar build up was reduced by 85%.
Curious if you eat all veggies or only those lowest in carbs?
@@jennueckz2125 ???
Wondering the same as jenn and also if you reduced the number of times you eat per day?
@@jennueckz2125
I also am doing intermittent fasting from 6pm until 12 pm next day, 18 hours with no food of any kind and only iced tea to drink (coffee-only morning)all kinds of vegetables,stir fry,with out regard for carb.content. the hunger goes away in 2,3 days.
I eliminated all dairy from my diet years ago and now no more plaque issues. I only go to the dentist every 5 years for a routine x-ray and cleaning.
1--Baking soda (1/4 tsp)
2--water(1/2 cup)
3--H2O2(1/2tsp)
After brush ur teeth with paste.
I brush with baking soda. It's better than toothpaste and cheaper.
@@jerrylisby3440 or add a very good tooth paste into the baking soda mix. Avoid the water. 🤷🏽
Do you use it as a mouthwash 🤷🏻♀️
@@Marciaitsme what do you mean avoid the water
@daman actually he said a 1/4 teaspoon of h2O2
Your recipe works yes, but I was a dentist for 20 years and still see orthodontic patients daily. There is a differnce between dental plaque and dental tartar. Plaque is the soft accumulation on teeth and has a low pH. Tartar is the hard mineralized deposit which gets removed with a scaler by my oral hygienists. The pH is alkaline. There are basically 2 types differing in colour and in contents. Supergingival tartar which is usually a light beige colour and in general harmless. Then subgingival tartar which is darker/green. The latter being dangerous regarding periodontal disease and which usually resorps the alveolar bone. The biofilm (lamina dentalis) will always form about 10 minutes after cleaning your teeth and consists of organic material i.e. protein and enzymes. The biofilm which forms on top of that later becomes the plaque (soft stuff) and if that stays on for 12 hours or more, becomes tartar. The pH and enzymatic ingredients of the saliva will determine which of the 2 types of tartar will form. The anaerobic bacteria and Lactobacillus content plays a big part. By preventing the plaque (biofilm) from mineralizing and becoming tartar, the damage will be prevented, whether being toothpaste or H2O2 and Hydrogen Peroxide. Just a little filling in on your info. Thanks for the advice 😉
Doesn't bicarbonate soda ruin enamel? Thats why i never use it
What toothpaste do you use/recommend?
Absolutely correct!!!!!!!!
Thank you, Dr Botha--what you wrote is super helpful!
Hey Bert can I ask you if I am getting repeated sinus infections only on the right side of my face, on and off for months, could this be a sign of teeth problems. Thanks ×
Excellent. I'm eternally grateful to the dentist who taught me that optimum periodontal home care involves daily low pressure sub gingival irrigation with multiple alternate effective anti microbial agents. It has saved me from so much easily avoided misery. Alternately using either salt, or baking soda, or hydrogen peroxide, or even a tiny amount of bleach diluted in water. The irrigator he introduced me to had a big rubber squeeze bulb on one end of the plastic stem and either a rubber tip, or a blunt needle on the other end. Currently I generally use a curved tip syringe. I suppose a water pik would be good. But I like the greater mobility with the irrigator. I also asked him what he brushed his teeth with. Baking soda. In his forty something years of practice up to that time he had a lot of Hispanic patients who brushed their teeth with baking soda. Over the years he noticed that those who did had very little tooth decay. These days I usually brush with a mix of equal parts baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. My personal experience with this since 1999 has convinced me that Dr. Keyes and Dr. White were spot on.
Hydrogen peroxide IS bleach. I hope you're NOT saying people should use bleach as in Clorox, even if it's diluted. That stuff is dangerous.
The peroxide didn't make the skin on the inside of your lower lip extremely dry? That's what it does to me.
The sad thin is that I'm going to the same dantal house for my whole life and no one has ever thought of suggesting me something like this. Thank you
Thanks for explaining why something another doctor recommended, and I've been using for about 9 months now, has made such a vast improvement in my dental health. I bought a water pic and I floss every night before bed with a mix of water and hydrogen peroxide after my last brushing of the day. My dental cleanings were always tough and somewhat painful before...now they are a breeze and I get compliments on how healthy my gums are.
Your information is just wonderful, many thanks.
What's the hydrogen peroxide to water ratio？Thanks
Same for me, but just know that you are supposed to water pik BEFORE you brush not after.
Can you explain how you use the water and hydrogen peroxide? Do you just rinse your mouth with the solution or use the water solution to brush?? A little confused. Thank you
Thanks doctor thats a rich info there! Wonder why dentits dont share this valuable info, God bless you! U really are a blessing, Hilda🤗
his man has the clearest and most soothing delivery when speaking of medical issues....informative and calming
I stopped buying toothpaste after this video and I haven't looked back. I tried so many different toothpastes and none of them left my teeth feeling like simple baking soda did! Switched my entire family over. I use a baking soda mix instead and the difference is very noticeable. It actually cleans the teeth and my plaque went away after consistent use. I rinse with peppermint oil and sometimes tea tree with water , oil pulling with coconut oil for maintenance. Dr. Berg ...you're a national treasure. Thank you!
be careful, i heard that the first few weeks it's amazing, but after that your teeth will become brittle and weak....
Update please. Are you still using it? How is your dental health?
@@Ephemeral9862 we still use it weekly and have a natural Ayurvedic toothpaste in the rotation as well. Baking soda just cleans so well. I rinse with a tea tree oil and water blend or peppermint oil and water blend. I recently had a deep cleaning done and I highly recommend that as well especially for receding gums.
Just came back from a dental cleaning and she was again impressed with my clean teeth. She asked what I use for toothpaste and I said, I don’t use toothpaste, I use hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. I was taught this as a child, decades ago. I had dental issues a while back, and I stopped using OTC toothpaste. Haven’t had any issues for 4 years. And my teeth have less staining. Thanks 🙏 for this video.
Thank you so much, this is going to impress my Dental Hygienist so much when I go back for my next checkup and cleaning! This is such a great resource for all things related to our health and well-being. I'm glad I've spent my time here today! All the best to you!
No. She is going to laugh. And tell every co worker at lunch about you. Prevent calc? Yes. Treat it? No.
@@lauren8627 lol. I’d love to be a fly on the wall at your workplace ;) . If it does work to prevent buildup, then his hygienist still could be able to tell the difference between what he or she normally sees and what he/she would see if the OP used this method to prevent buildup.
@@lauren8627 Yes, *treat it!* Did you not just watch the video? Watch it again, and this time, pay attention.
Try it hygienist asks who else is cleaning my teeth...no tartar..10 years...
@@judybelight8041 can you please tell me, does baking soda damage teeth? I’ve heard some people say that it is abrasive. Another thing, if you use de. Berg’s recipe, I’m assuming it is a liquid and not a paste. Do you rinse your mouth with it like a mouthwash? Do you use the entire amount in one go? Or do you put it in a bottle and use it over a few days? Do you do this treatment everyday? Thank you so much!!!
While it's not for everybody, I bought some scaling tools online and use primarily the sides of the scapers to clean around my gum line. I will only use them to clean upper & lower front teeth--too hard to angle towards the sides & back.
Warm water & salt I've always found helpful; helps with sore gums. Dad taught me that decades ago!
Hydrogen peroxide has info on dental care on the bottle. Use it from time to time & to clean brushes (though they should be changed every 3mos.)
Good info, Doctor!
Seriously don't do this. You'll miss small bits of tartar and residual missed calculus becomes so damn hard to remove long term when its under the gums, and can cause a periodontal abcess. Just pay for a professional hygiene appointment.
I use the sani pic it’s rechargeable tooth scaler. It’s easy to use on all your teeth. It cost about $59.
@@dawnmann4878 Thank you for the tip. ❤🌻💚
My Grandpa used to DETEST Dr's of any kind, because they KNEW the remedies, but didn't SHARE IT. Dr. Berg, TYVM 💯👍👍👍
I started using baking soda in my water pick rez a few months ago & my dentist couldn't stop raving about my gum improvement & lack of plaque from the previous 4 years. In about 6 weeks it helped reverse my gum pocket issues from 5's to 2's. Peroxide will be my newest addition, love the channel Dr. Berg!!
Yeah but Gorgonzola cheese will balsa wood 🪵
@My Truth In the waterpik reservoir.
@My Truth I put 1/2 Tbsp baking soda in reservoir, fill it with warm water & stir the liquid until it's clear. No clog issues, awesome results.
Were you doing this everyday or every other day? I'm going to give this a try so any information will be great 🙏
I need to try this
Thank you so much for the plaque advice…. My dentist only offers dental bills and no good solutions. I think the whole dental industry needs a good inspection!
Excuse me...dentist here. Brush 2-3 times a day, floss every day, see your dentist twice a year---- how many times have you heard that? It's all very simple but patients don't listen, then they complain of cavities, root canals, extractions, high costs, getting ripped off---Dental home care is NOT hard unless someone has a disability & needs help. Most patients, sorry to say, are lazy.
@@PeaceIsYeshua There are dental schools & dental hygiene schools that offer low cost dental care. There are other programs around and I am sure if a patient had financial concerns, their dental office would agree to a payment plan. And just for the record, many patients that say they can't afford dental care are driving around in lots of new cars, always have the latest cell phones,, have expensive handbags, go on plenty of vacations, send their kids to expensive colleges, etc. I see it every day....IT all depends on someone's priorities. And I know patients are lazy because I DO take the time to explain on every appointment (for 45 years!) but most DON'T LISTEN. It's my job to inform the patient of what I see and what will help at home.....Blaming the "whole dental industry" is out of line. That's like saying every plumber or car mechanic out there is a rip off. It's YOUR responsibility as a patient to find a Practioner that YOU can work. Stop blaming an entire profession of Healthcare providers for your own negligence..... Tartar is never going to magicly go away & it ALWAYS gets worse as you get older. It takes A LOT of preventive personal TIME to reduce the amount of plaque every day which in turn into tartar. The patients that take the TIME to brush 3x's (NOT 2!) a day-even better, every time they eat, floss ALL the teeth-not just the easy ones, use a water pic EVERY DAY & use intervention brushes, rubber pics, etc. are the ones who keep their tartar under control, decrease & eliminate inflammation, and avoid gum disease. I highly doubt you do all of the things I listed, which by the way, don't cost you anything but YOUR TIME.
@@RG-hf4et I think it’s both. Most people do not maintain good oral hygiene, and putting it mildly. But the nutritional component isn’t taught, except for telling people to stay away from sugar.
@@RG-hf4et this entire comments section is beyond infuriating, I can’t 🙄😂 It’s like people taking their car into a mechanic, stating they haven’t had their car in in YEARS, and then expecting the service to be a basic low cost oil change and then sending them on their way when every light on the dashboard is going wild 😂 like great! So do you want me to tell you all your problems now? Or do you wanna come back when you realize an oil change wasn’t all you needed and now your car is up in smoke and then call me the a**hole because you didn’t want to listen to me??? 🙃
@@slac25 Exactly!
After brushing your teeth use this solution to cover/protect your teeth. Use 1/4 teaspoon baking soda mixed with 1/4 teaspoon hydrogen peroxide (3%) in a half cup water. Then brush with it. See 4:45. Also some research for use of Vitamin K2.
Should I rinse after brushing with this solution?
@@dawkinshitch I rinse 😄😄😄
@@dawkinshitch absolutely
Commenting here so I remember this.
Thanks
Thank you so much as always since l am in keto diet l saved a lot of money for dental problems plag and cavities
And my dentist never told me to stop eating sugar l didn’t know back then thanks to you Doc . God bless you and your family 😊🤲🌹
fyi keto should always be a temporary diet, it does not sustain you long term.
My daughter is 30 years old with the mind of a one year old. Its very difficult to brush her teeth well, flossing is no option. For the last three years she developed serious plaque and bleeding gums. I asked the dentist if it was a good idea to brush with coconut oil. ( a tip i had overheard) she said no, i don’t think so. I did it anyway and within ONE week her gums were beautiful pink and firm. Its bin four months since our last visit to the dentist and there is not one single sign of plaque yet!! I brush her teeth twice a day gently with coconut oil and then toothpaste . For us is wonderfully working.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge!
@Catherine G. thanks
You’re inspiring
God BLESS you, forever, sweet Mama!!
My dentist suggested Arm & Hammer toothpaste years ago because I was getting occasional ulcers. It has worked wonders and it neutralizes acid.
I wish I could use the Arm and Hammer toothpaste because it makes my teeth feel so clean, but my lips break out in blisters. I finally threw away the tube.
@@lupemora6266 same thing happened to me when I used that toothpaste. And it's not baking soda because now I actually use straight baking soda to brush. That S&H toothpaste has something bad in it. My dentist said throw it out.
@@lupemora6266 they make ONE type called Dental Care. It was their start up toothpaste before all the other types came out. The original can still be found on Amazon and it is a great toothpaste. All the other irritate or just don't do as good a job... Dental Care is the best.
I noticed a HUGE decrease in build up on my teeth when I switched to Arm & Hammer baking soda + peroxide toothpaste.
@@sl_sabourin I think that toothpaste was like the 2nd one they came up with, as well as Advanced White. I liked the peroxide one, but the Advanced White caused sensitivity and irritated my gums. My daughter has used Dental Care all her life, she's 31 and has no cavities. I wish it was around when I was little. I grew up on Colgate/Gleem/Crest/AquaFresh. All terrible! Same goes w/my 16 yo - no cavities. Oops - hope the PTB don't see this, next thing ya know that Dental Care will be gone for good! 😬😉
We need people like Dr. Eric with the mission to help and prevent not just cure... Thanks for passing some knowledge
He's so handsome
Who cures ? Nobody getting cured. They don't release cures.
And it's free! Awesome humanitarian 💯
Dr. B, I absolutely LOVE your videos!!! Every time I watch one, I come away from it feeling much more Informed about what to do to take care of my health! You are a HIGHLY VALUED source of Health and well-being information on RUclips, and I thank the Most High, that we have someone like you here to advise us. Thank you SO much, for doing what you do!!!
Greatly Appreciative Viewer,
Rachel
You're very good at explaining thoroughly the reasons for why and how something happens in ways that make sense to regular people. The comparison to the slippery rocks in a stream and how that is actually biofilm makes it so much easier to understand what you're talking about, in a way I can literally hold in my hand. Thank you for the video and being so good at teaching
Thomas+ I think it’s because he really cares about helping people.
Once again you empower the ordinary person by feeding us practical knowledge. Thank you again Dr Berg.
Could not have said it better.
Great tips, informative video. I would add rinsing your mouth with water 4 to 5 times after each meal, snack, cookie or ice cream, spitting all excess food and sugar into the sink, which leaves your teeth clean and fresh, giving bacteria nothing to feed on. Thank you Dr. Berg.
Lovely advise. I have personally changed to KETO, and I never brush my teeth with off.the-shelf toothpaste, commercial toothpaste . I have used a high quality lavender essential oil mixed with a bit of water, morning and evening.
No, it does not taste good, but it has, with the diet change, reversed my receding gum problem, and what's more: X-rays show my tooth enamel actually is getting stronger. I know because I have gone to the same dentist, 1-2 times a year, for the last 30 years.
Always check essential oil FIRST in a very small amount on eg the inside of your wrist to check to allergic reactions, and READ UP ON THEM THOROUGHLY.
PS: I am 64, stopped smoking 32 years ago, do NOT drink juice, do NOT eat grain.
It is so important that we take care of of and take responsibility for our health, because you can be quite sure the Food industry will not.
Thank you soo much dr. Eric Berg!
I started oil pulling with coconut oil and the tartar plaque literally started to fall off my teeth. I went five years without a cleaning and when I went in the hygienist commenting on how little plaque buildup I had. I’m terrible about forgetting to floss. The oil pulling was amazing for me.
How many times did you do it?
Never even heard of this before but just did a bit of research & I'm definitely gonna give this a try
I oil pull as well and have noticed a reduction in plaque and my teeth whiten up, too! After I pull, my teeth feel like I’ve had a cleaning from the dentist. I also scrape my tongue with a tongue scraper.
I agree, daily oil pulling works! I've been doing it for years, first thing almost every morning before even drinking water or tea. Also, I lightly brush for a few minutes with diluted baking soda and powered clove, and sometimes a dab of fluoride free toothpaste. Went to the dentist in late 2020 for the first time in about five years, and no cavities plus very little plaque! 😁
Wondering if it would work for hard tartar replacement for getting a debridement
My teeth were pretty bad with plaque, because of all the sugary drinks I was consuming. I tried to use mouthwash to remove as much plaque as possible. And although I did have some success with certain mouthwashes, it was the first use of baking soda that managed to do the biggest fix. Basically, dental plaque was reduced to a point that only some flossing will be required to get the rest. My teeth are considerably cleaner. And my breath seems fresh.
And why are you consuming sugary drinks? Check the research, and forget about diet soda, much worse!
@@heinzbucksandcastle2053 I’m guessing you only eat and drink the most healthy foods.
Do you use baking soda as a paste and apply to your teeth? What is your regimen?
Mouthwash is temporary, the tartar will keep building up, the only method is to go to the dentist.
@@heinzbucksandcastle2053 I was raised on sugary drinks as a child. Much to my annoyance now. in my adulthood, I got hooked on weekly drinking sessions. my teeth got worse in my 20s. Now, I am playing catch up to resolve the problem.
Your videos are just the right length and quite informative as well as not boring.
Happy to know that you found the information useful.
Very helpful indeed. Thanks a lot. May God preserve you 🙏🏼
I really hope people appreciate all the clear time and energy you put into your channel. Thank you so much! Stay gangsta.
K2 is amazing! And YES it does help with removing plaque!! I started taking vitamin K2-D3 daily about 4 months ago 300mg/30,000IU and the large tarter plaque I had on the inside of my bottom row of teeth is GONE!! I don’t have dental insurance so annual cleanings aren’t a luxury I can afford. As a result, even with daily brushing and flossing, I still build a lot of plaque because I have a few crowded teeth there. Well, not anymore!! It is completely gone!! Just imagine how clean my arterial walls are going to be!!! Dr. Berg and his info are really changing my life for the better!! Thank you so much 🙏🏽
I started K2 with D3 about 1 year ago, I had loose teeth and they were bleeding, about 2 months after starting this is I noticed my teeth tightened up and no longer bleed when I brush them.
Why do you take such a high dose of vitD3? MS? ("Normal" dose is 4,000i.u.)
thank you for sharing this will try this!
What brand of K2 y'all use ?
Are you sure is 30,000 of D3 ??? that is a hell of a lot
I'm on my third week after having a maryland bridge put in. I've been very concerned about tarter build up. Now I have even more awesome information to help battle the tarter. Thank you Dr.Burg!
I keep my teeth free of plaque because after brushing my teeth I put a small piece of alka-seltzer in my mouth and move it with my tongue all over my mouth… and then I spit it out I don't rinse my mouth afterwards…
@@gladysglad3000 I’m almost 40 and my teeth have never ever looked like this… brushing and flossing daily does wonders. And for people who don’t want to floss, so this you dirt ball. Brush your teeth THEN floss, then see how much is left behind. GROSS. If you don’t floss you are NASTY.
@@fatboynip lol
lol i see we have ah mortal player in the misted
I absolutely love your videos. As someone who got a degree in biochemistry, and currently works in the medical field, I talk to people about the same things you have in your videos. However, I am not as good as explaining mechanisms and such as you are. Therefore, I have been recommending people to your channel and it has done wonders for them and me as well! So Thank you! I look forward to watching more of your videos!
Whats your field? What do you do?
@@bossUdz I am currently an ED Tech but My main goal is to be a PA. I will be starting a Physician Assistant program in the fall.
Also, coconut oil “pulling”, which means rinsing the mouth with a small amount of oil, is great for good dental health! It naturally kills bad bacteria and leaves good alone; it has MCT’s which are great for the body; and it is great for naturally whitening the teeth, as it gets all around the teeth, tongue, and mouth.
Pure oil or mix with something?
Hiii thanks i was looking for this info about oil pulling exactly. One more info , taking 30 ml of coconut oil in the morning , empty stomach has amazing health benefits too...
@@elroco4827 Should be organic oil. You dont have to mix with anything. Just swish in your teeth and tounge/ just leave in mouth for 15-20 mins.
@@graciem6562 appreciate it. My oil just came in today.
Oil pulling on its own is unlikely to have any specific risks or side effects. However, some people may become so convinced of its effectiveness after watching online videos or reading articles that they give up well proven dental hygiene practices and products to replace them entirely with oil pulling. This is where the biggest risks of problems lie.
Kudos to Dr. Berg for addressing the fact that total health includes the body and the teeth!
I think it should even extend to hair, as in how rapidly someone loses their hair, and the quality of the hair shafts. I read that more bald people have heart trouble than men who keep their hair.
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Hi man
Yes...a dentist who GETS it! Diet is everything. Fresh fruits and veggies is key. And oil pulling with coconut oil helps restore the pH in the mouth, eliminate bad breath, and deep clean the gums.
But it's not just sugar and acidic foods that destroy teeth. Certain medications can too.
Which medications?
@@maryscaletta7972
Certain kinds
I have bedridden depression and just can't take care of my teeth most of the time. Thank you for this.
I’m in a similar situation and I think this will really be helpful to us and so many like us. Thank you and wishing you the very best, xx
A depressed body will get sick quickly. You need to get out in the sunshine. Your teeth will become better. God bless you
Are you okay
Try to work on the root cause of your depression. I've had this type a few times in my life and it happened again a year ago. I'm about 60% recovered. Maintain a good diet and add in some supplements. Clean your room and your house. Your environment reflects your inner environment. Seeing a mess everywhere reinforces the depression. Get good consistency sleep, start some light exercise (free videos on RUclips), try to find some form of human connection whether it's an online chat or a local in-person meeting. Do meditation everyday.
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The RDA value (radioactive dentin abrasion) of baking soda is only 7, whereas toothpastes range from 30 to 200 in RDA, which counters these falsifications against baking soda and its abrasive properties. The RDA value determines how abrasive a product is for your teeth.
Thank you for sharing , thats what always made me curious
What about diatomaceous earth? Someone had suggested using that to brush with.
Ur dumb for reading a report online compared to trying. Go ahead post a video of you brushing with baking soda tell me how non-abrasive it is
I love Dr Berg I recommend him to all my friends. I still love Dr Berg but brushing with baking soda destroyed my teeth. I didn't know to dissolve it very well and I didn't mix with hydrogen peroxide and I wore away a lot of enamel. now I'm trying to heal my teeth.
@@mlevine1772How did it destroy your teeth? Did you go for a dental appointment? Please share your experience as it is contrary to the information shared here.
In one of your videos you recommended VIT A to make the gums healthier and give stability to the teeth. I tried your recommendation and in just 3-4 days I have proven your observation and thanks so much for helping me. After taking VIT A for just a few days, in my case, my teeth have become a lot more stable, practically 100%, quite strong, as when I was young. So, it appears that I developed a deficiency of VIT A. I have the feeling that most people, as we become older, after 55 years old, we obtain problems absorbing nutrients and therefore no longer have the ability to absorb easily critical compounds, like amino acids, vitamins, etc. For this reason, we must take them in higher doses to compensate the weak absorption. So Dr. Eric, thanks so much for your care, yes, VIT A does revitalize the gums and therefore the teeth; in my case, I had complete success because I suppose I had VIT A deficiency.
How do you get Parmigiani cheese from Italy?
@@sundayc6439 COSTCO has it ... check the label to be from Italy
I say it quite often but Bless this man and his team. Dr. Berg is 100% an MVP on RUclips and as always I needed this video right at this time.
I up-voted your post since i do agree but in my case unfortunately i have diagnosed last year with stage 2 gum periodontosis / paradontosis and i don't think any vitamins or whatever natural suplements will now help me or anything else will now work in my case except pulling out all teeth and prep the empty spots for dental implanting..
Since I'm a kid I've been teased on my habit to drink water and rinse my mouth after drinking or eating anything too sweet or strong because I've always hated having a taste in my mouth. Even after drinking tea or coffee, I drink water at the same temperature. But now I see how it has always kept my mouth at a neutral pH and saved me from cavities and plaque.
Three months after I stopped eating sugar, I stopped having plaque. I now wake up in the morning and I never have a bad tasting mouth. It's the sugars that are causing most of our diseases and health problems.
and the unbalanced chemistry of our saliva combines with the sugar to make it worse and make it easy for sugar to eat away enamel.
Excellent video - was guided by my doctor in South Africa when I had a gum infection and receding gums to do the bicarb+Hydrogen Pyroxide combo - it has helped enormously.
How often did you do it
@@ocs796 every night - still do.
I removed all of my Tartar real easy, I took K2 (mk4 and mk7) Plus I did 10 minute Rinse with Wheatgrass Juice Powder (must say Juice) everyday and in about 6 weeks all of my tartar started to loosen up. I bought me a Dental Pick and as they loosened up I picked at them to pull them off. I didn't have to pick to hard since they were loose and coming off.
Within 8 weeks all of my Tartar was gone. Pretty Cool.
Does the wheat grass juice ho by another name?? And where did you get it from?
@@maneyanombwende9269 I get it at Amazon. It's a jar of Wheatgrass Juice Powder (must say Juice)
@@lenns_music, how did your digestive health feel like after? I've heard comments that bad oral environment affects the rest of the system...
Great ! TY!
i love hes content!! its like he's explaining every little detail for those who dont understand what the cause of that problem and tell directly the solution. this also apply on all of hes video 🥰
Been doing this for about six months or more. Went to the dentist the other day which is the dental school in my community. The head doctor did her inspection after the student finished and she said she that I have very little plaque. Thanks Doc. Oh yea added lemon juice to my mixture.
Lemon juice will erode the tooth enamel. I;d highly recommend you remove that from your mixture before you cause permanent damge.
Doc, thanks for the video - very informative and succinct. However, one Big point you ought to mention is this - if you have plaque build up ON your teeth you must see your friendly dentist/hygienist for a proper cleaning/exam and THEN jump on your remedies! The dental plaque/calculus build-up isn't the same as bio-film and can only be removed with careful instrumentation. Your fan, DDS.
The fluoride in toothpaste is meant to sit on your teeth to strengthen them. Brushing with something else after using toothpaste is going to prevent that protective action. Bicarbonate is also an abrasive. Brushing twice with abrasives in a row can wear your enamel down... plus peroxide can cause issues with teeth sensitivity.
Yeah only thing going on your teeth should be fluoride toothpaste
Do you mind going into detail about this
no. fluoride is a poison that should NOT be absorbed into the body. This is well known.
are u a doc?
Might do a further investigation into fluoride …
After watching this video, I looked up baking soda as a way of breaking down tartar and it works over time. That's a very useful information. Thank you Dr Berg.
I am 80 yrs old still got my own teeth I too clean my teeth with a touch of baking soda xx
@@leoinemckenna6598 🙂
@@leoinemckenna6598 I started using bit of baking soda with tooth paste wow . Wish I had started it years ago
How do you use baking soda to your teeth?
Would you need to go to the dentist if the tartar breaks off?
Dr. Berg, you are probably one of the most important people alive on this planet, in this generation. Thank you for living out your passion and calling! Your hard work and delivery is second to none. Keep it up!
Since 2015 i have been brushing my teeth with home-made paste: Bicarbonate soda and coconut oil. You can add mint oil or activated charcoal which pulls toxins as well. Conventional tooth pastes are a plaque
You ROCK Dr. Berg! I started taking a K2/D3 drop supplement because of all the benefits you have described. I try to eat grass fed butter, sauerkraut, pasture eggs, Brie cheese, etc but I know I needed more. Once I started taking it I noticed a visible difference in my teeth. Where I used to have translucent areas between teeth, all of that has filled in and become opaque white. It works!
I hope Brie isn t the soft cheese implicated in breast cancer.
Drop. As in liquid form? Brand?
How many times do you use in a week?
Google it stop asking.
which brand did u use?
This is my favorite doctor and my favorite health advice channel but the disturbing thumbnails lately, make me not click on the information. We love you Dr. Berg, you don't need to shock us to get our attention. 👍☺️
Wow. Dr Berg needs to do a video on how to grow a pair …
@berryfairy68
Agreed.
@@sgtmomOK Not everyone is numb and dead inside.
@@berryfairy68 LOL. Or has the mind of a 3 year old.
So generous with his knowledge and very, very easy to listen to. Thank you so much Dr. Berg.
Most welcome! Glad you liked the video!
thank you so much dr. pls kindly answers my questions
1- after washing with this solution ( baking soda and hydrogen peroxide) do I have to rinse my mouth with water?
2- how many times can i use it per week or can i use it daily ?
3- can I use this solution as a mouth wash also ?
highly appreciative of your great help
I use to work in the Healthcare field, and one of my client's teeth were covered in hardened shell; this is years of build up. One day while brushing his teeth, I got the notion to put clove oil and coconut oil blended well together on this layer of plaque/ tarter build up, and some time around 2weeks the plaque began to break down and start falling apart; I continued this until a great portion of his teeth were being revealed and I could see where there were cavities and breaking down on some enamel, so I suggested a dental appointment for that, and they were able not only to fix that situation, but they saw that they could get the rest of the plaque off and they did! I've known clove to help with tooth pain which is why I had it on me, but to find out that it could do that was Astounding! Coconut oil I just know is all around beneficial for the whole body, internally and externally, and for my own self used it as a carrier oil to my clove oil for my toothache. That Combination Produced A Quick And Magical Result! So I want to share it with you all here.
Thank you so much, Dr. Eric Berg ❤ 💙 💜
Thank u so much!! Really appreciate you for this info
@@tierranixon1742 My Pleasure 💫
What can I do to get rid of plaque and bacteria and bad breath?
@@zakryamahmood9897 The answers you seek are in this video, as well as what I've typed at length here.
Dr. Berg, I've been a dentist for over 30 years. You have provided excellent advice in this video. However, tartar development has a very strong genetic component to it. Some people basically build up zero tartar and really don't need to go for dental cleanings (other than to check for cavities). On the other extreme, some people build tartar so quickly that even one week after a cleaning, they start developing new deposits. For the latter, visits to their friendly neighborhood hygienist is definitely recommended every few months.
The genetic component is actually your microbiome structure . It’s microbiome dysbiosis that causes these Issues
Ask what they are eating. I don’t believe or agree its genetic
Once dentist make visits more affordable I'm sure people will go more. It's astronomical the cost to get work done if you have less than perfect teeth. Deciding to take control of your dental health is often quickly over when being discouraged by the cost.
I've literally felt calcium grains precipitating out of saliva , have always had trouble with tarter.
Yes i have that problem
The very next day after cleaning from dentist tartar accumulated in such a waythat i have not at all cleaned my teeth from years😮
You guys, I tried this. And... IT WORKS! I had horrible plaque build up on my lower teeth, especially the four in the center. I took Dr.Berg’s advice about six months ago and brushed every morning with peroxide and baking soda. I follow up with regular mint toothpaste. That, along with the help of a small dental pick, and it’s GONE. Amazing! Thanks Dr. Berg! I will be doing this for the rest of my life.
Are you making a paste with baking soda and peroxide only? Or did you dilute the baking soda and peroxide in water? Dr. Berg said to do the baking soda/peroxide mixture "after" brushing with your toothpaste. Can you clarify on your success?
@@alwaysright5901 i need to know the same, please clarify
i need to know the same please clarify
@@alwaysright5901 the toothpaste directions and revuele on the video description all the way on the bottom XO
@@Idkrememberwhatiateyesterday Yes, I saw that but that recipe looks like water after 1/4 of baking soda and 1/4 of H2O2 are dissolved. I was hoping @Sailing SoulMate could clarify how he made his solution.
We use a mix of bicarbonate, msm, silverwater and coconut oil, and have done for over 10 years now.
No plaque at all.
Perfect!
Pure bicarbonate does not have the acid that comes with the baking soda.
I don't know if you have an answer for this. I mean about the acid in baking powder.
Thank you for keeping the world in great shape!🥰 Your lessons are so much needed!
What ratios, how do you store it, and where do you buy the ingredients?
Any coconut oi? And how do you use it
@@AMcDub0708 I store it in my bathroom. Coconutoil i buy in the store, same as all the other ingredients. Or shop from the internet. No problems! It will last for atleast 2-3 months and then you make new.
@@shivanikaien1977 Im sure you can find a recipe on the net, if you check for it. I live in Sweden, so I dont know where to buy the items in your country, but I use the ecological, cold pressed, virgin coconut oil. They come in a glass jar. I buy it in the health food stores, but sometimes I can find it in the supermarket.
@@AMcDub0708 c
Silverwater = colloidal silver,
MSM = methylsulfonylmethane.
Tothpaste
4 tablespoons of jared, cold pressed, virgin, ecological coconut oil.
Put it in a warm spot to be fluid when you mix the ingredients. It will go back to its original form again, when you made the paste.
Mix with:
4 teaspoons of milled MSM
1 teaspoon of bicarbonate
1 teaspoon colloidal silver
Just mix it and use it. Keep it out of the sun, otherwise it will be fluid. If you live in a very hot place I suggest you keep it in the fridge.
Took me forever to translate this. Lol...
Happy tothpaste to you.😊
YAY !!! More chiropractors stepping out supporting dentistry !!! I love it !! Am learning alot from Dr. Eric Berg's videos. My dentist of 20 years she's working hard with others in Toronto to bring dentistry into full health sciences as in medical doctors. 🥰
Hello🌹 it's nice meeting you here on RUclips. Where are you from?
I'm looking for a good dentist in Toronto. Would love your dentist's name.
This showed up randomly in my feed and what a fascinating thing! I have actually used the baking soda, water and peroxide combo for years to brush my teeth! And to hear it here blows my mind because it was natural thing for me to do! No one ever suggested it to me! I will take the measuring and herb tips into consideration. As in the past I just did what seemed normal. Thanks!😊
Do you do every day ?? Thank you
@@NadineDesanti Sorry for the delay, I did not realize someone commented. No, I only use this method about twice a week.
This was recommended by my oncologists when I was undergoing treatments for throat cancer. It was a tremendous help in keeping my mouth and throat clean and healthy. It also helped with the dry mouth a bit. But it was extremely beneficial for me. I still use this after ending treatments 4 months ago. Turmeric was also very good for the inflammation, bacteria and bio-films. I suffered an injury recently and broke my back. The vitamin supplements mentioned in this video also helped in healing the fracture more quickly.
Awesome. Glad it helped you.
@@Drberg ❤
Oh my Dear! I'm so sorry you hurt your back! I fell on mime and never been the same. I hope you are OK and doing well! Prayers are with you.
@@JennMartinello Thank you. Yes, I'm doing great now. Thanks for the prayers as well.
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Thank you my dentist told me me not to use this but then he has 15 assistance and a nice BMW to pay for so I will continue to use what I always knew was correct! Thank you again Eric...you really help out on everything! 👍💯
15 assistants and a nice BMW to pay for. 😂😂💀 But seriously, though. 🎯😭
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GOD ! Finally someone talking about the great benefits of these two mixed together. Years ago i started experimenting on just this issue, since my dentist stated that some people are more genetically predisposed to plaque. One important aspect to Baking Powder and enamel that pro's don't emphasize is the fact that in its dry form it can strip or wear away enamel if used as a home made tooth paste. Thanks for another great tip !
Baking Soda is 25-85 times less abrasive than commercial toothpastes but I'm sure the dental reps pushing their Colgate and Oral B etc brands of toothpaste and plastic brushes keep this lie going with brainwashing of the public and dentists.
Just look at a mos hardness chart and you'll see soda is about 3, the same hardness of your enamel, which is prefect, while toothpaste ranges from 78 (Colgate regular) to 258 (Colgate total).
Dentists also have a chart RDA or something that never includes Soda (wonder why?) so you'll have to look at a Mohs hardness chart to compare properly.
All the best to You Friend
Baking soda, not powder.
Dr. Berg, your love for people and your love for sharing health has been a blessing to me for years now! You are appreciated sir, thank you! Also I have to add that you are aging well my friend. 😊
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I searched for years for the right health management for my teeth and body. I wish I found you when I was much younger.
This is very informative! I have a kid who has more dental plaque than siblings. I bought probiotics called “tooth fairy” for him, and they not only worked for plaque, but also bad breath. I will add k2 to the regimen for all of us
All great things! I’d strongly suggest a children’s electric brush with a small brush head(the Sonicare kids brush is really good) along with these things. I’ve been a pediatric dental hygienist for 10 years and it is the best way to cut down on plaque and tartar
I’ve been doing something similar for several years and one thing I do know is, I can’t remember the last time I’ve had any bleeding gum issues for sure. Now I’ll try the measurements the way D r B is recommending.
The thumbnail in the pic of the tartar inside the mouth,behind the bottom teeth...thats EXACTLY how mine looked for years and years. I started drinking Apple Cider Vinegar,and after drinking a tablespoon amount mixed with a little water,i would then drink an 8 ounce glass of plain water to wash away the ACV,because if left on your teeth it can ruin your enamel. Well after having numerous positive effects from drinking this once a day, every day, i looked at my teeth one day to just do a casual inspection to see if i had any new cavities forming. To my shock the inside of my bottom layer of teeth was COMPLETELY FREE of all that old tartar that i use to see on my inside layer of teeth for years. I was always told ACV can damage tooth enamel,so i always made sure to wash my mouth with a glass of water each time after consuming ACV and a little water mixed in with it. All i can say is the only thing i changed before that tartar disappeared was taking Apple Cider Vinegar. 😮
When you say drink acv, you mean swoosh around your mouth then swallow it?
@davidrobinson7420 No,swallow a teaspoon mixed with water.not swoosh it around...but anytime you drink something atleast a little gets on your teeth..
My cousin has this problem ithe bottom like 4 of her teeth I’m going to recommend this to her thanks for the tip
Is this working for anyone else?
A side note: aloe vera (the gel from the plant) can help with your teeth. It's antimicrobial. I remember using it for 2 weeks straight and after I brushed my teeth before seeing a dentist, the hygienist was shocked to see the bleeding gums have stopped.
U consume it or brush with aleovera
@@chitras854 Don't consume it put it on your teeth and gums for a set amount of time then rinse. Some people use aloe vera toothpastes or aloe vera mouthwashes.
I've personally used a form of aloe vera that you place on your gums and teeth for approximately 30 minutes. Only used it for a week so can't really say it helped. Yet I'd imagine it does if you use it consistently for a time.
does it prevent tartar?
I’m gonna say what worked for me for 3 years. I started making a past of coconut oil, baking soda, turmeric and a few drops of mint. I went to the dentist, the first time in 7 years and I had no cavities and the dental hygienist said that she had to do very littl7e plaque cleaning because there was hardly any on my teeth. All I know is, this works wonderful on me and make my teeth squeaky clean. Thanks for the video Dr Berg👍
Doesn’t the turmeric stain your teeth?
@@maureendefoe7462 Not at all. Actually, it’s considered a whitener. Don’t know why but it does make them whiter. Go figure 😊
Good sound scientific info Dr. Berg. I have used peroxide and baking soda off and on for 20 years now. I am going to use it every time I brush my teeth daily morning, noon and night. Thanks Dr. Berg.
For those of you using coconut oil, remember it can clog up your plumbing pipes easily. Septic lines and fields as well. So be careful.
Spit in the trash!
As a dental hygienist 20 years in the profession. I agree with Dr Berg! I like to add 2 minutes gum massages to stimulate blood flow and increase oxygen in the tissue. 91 % of periodontal disease causing bacteria are anaerobic in nature. ❤
Glad you agree!
Thanks Doc, I had to come back to upvote the video
4:54 --- Ingredients for the remedy...
1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
1/4 teaspoon of
3% hydrogen poroxide, and
mix into 1/2 glass of water
Thank you Dr. Berg, I love your videos. Your style of presenting is so kind & gentle; makes it easier to hear & absorb what you're saying. I do have this & most all my life: Dentist have berated me for not brushing my teeth 'correctly'. I'm obsessed with brushing & water picking & taking excellent care of my teeth; but my teeth decay rapidly. THIS information is exactly what I need to incorporate into my daily routine & I'm positive it will HELP!
I've been using A&H baking soda toothpaste for years, love it. I'm sure its helped my teeth hold up better than with regular toothpaste
Thanks for sharing! You made it so much easier in layman terms to educate my patients who are quick tarter builders. Makes my job easier too!
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How long does the water/hydrogen peroxide/baking soda mixture last? Should it be used twice a day, every day? Can you rinse with it?
Baking soda and Himalayan/granular salt, (also makes a great facial scrub…no toxic chemicals or micro plastic beads).
A water flosser with hydrogen peroxide really gets into the gaps.
I just read warm water with some salt helps ease mouth sores (ie; flossing or brushing too vigorously causing sensitive gums) and it works! Simple salt changes the ph and healing is quick.
Dont use baking sode excessive it will damage ur gums
Baking soda used as weekly basis.
Chemical exfoliators aren't toxic though, if anything using something psychical can cause skin tearing
What's a water flosser?
This video is beyond important. When I would go in for cleanings, the hygienist would tell me I need to floss more to fight the tartar. Clearly that would only get me so far! Thanks for the video, Dr. Berg!
@O P yes, I definitely floss pretty often. It’s just that the hygienist made it seem as if it’s the main solution to the little tartar I’d get.
I had problems with my gums for many years due to formation of plaque. Bleeding gums are a sign of gingivitis, or inflammation of your gums. Until i went to see a
dental hygienist, and she sincerely said to me,
all you really need to do is to use a toothpick brush (no floss) ones every night or morning, and brushing your teeth with a good electric toothbrush, and it worked for me! No more plaque ,no more bleeding gums, and no more trip to the dentist for years.The rest is just marketing.
This is most helpful, now I know why my gums are receding. Thank you so much, Dr Berg!
see a dentist.
May be the best health advice video ever made. Straight forward and directly to the point.
Yes you're right ☺️
Your right about the K2 because since I followed your earlier suggestion about taking k2 I do not have as much tartar at all... It has improved greatly and now I know why. 🙂 Thanks for great suggestions
Hi baby how are you doing now i hope you are really doing good you are awesome looking at you baby makes happy when I look at your picture it is beyond my imagination that a creature like you really exist like a rose you make the garden so beautiful You are a diamond to any man that have eyes to see goodness of a womanhood Baby am Ben easy going person very understandable Am a civil engineer and a contractor I work at so many places like Asia Europe and Africa I love art craft and I write music I like ideal people when I see your picture am impress I want a good woman that understand what real love is all about who will understand me and perfectly be for me So we can build our world strong enough to care for each other I want you to be mine and I hope to hear from you soonest thanks
You are the best Doctor ever ❤ we won't be able to repay your kindness. May The Good Lord reward you and yours immensely 🙏
I went to the dentist for the first time in 5 years to get a mercury filling removed. They thought I had just had my teeth cleaned. I am vigilant about flossing and brushing due to my fear of dentists ( childhood experience), so I’ve never had an adult cavity and no build up - lots of veg (and baking soda to whiten on occasion), activated charcoal, and now I’ll try this combo. Thanks! Sometimes fear can be a great motivator!
Hi baby how are you doing now i hope you are really doing good you are awesome looking at you baby makes happy when I look at your picture it is beyond my imagination that a creature like you really exist like a rose you make the garden so beautiful You are a diamond to any man that have eyes to see goodness of a womanhood Baby am Ben easy going person very understandable Am a civil engineer and a contractor I work at so many places like Asia Europe and Africa I love art craft and I write music I like ideal people when I see your picture am impress I want a good woman that understand what real love is all about who will understand me and perfectly be for me So we can build our world strong enough to care for each other I want you to be mine and I hope to hear from you soonest thanks
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Thank you Dr Berg. Can you do a video sometime on healing cavities? I've read a lot about different treatments, and don't think it's 100% conclusive but I always wanted to hear your take on the issue.
I have healed my cavities with oil pulling using coconut oil. 20 mins, swish it around in your mouth. Spit it in the trash. I hope this helps!
@@wkkitty7776 you are saying dental enamel grew back and healed itself? lol
Stop eating bread and all nuts beans you eat need to be sprouted.
@@mydoto you can regrow enamel. I dont know about through oi pulling though.
How many month it took?