Exploring the Dental Meridian Chart

When I first encountered the concept of the dental meridian chart, I was intrigued by how it connects teeth to the rest of the body. This chart is more than just a map of your mouth. It’s a guide to understanding how your dental health influences your overall well-being. If you’re curious about holistic dental care, this exploration will open new doors for you.

What Is the Dental Meridian Chart?

The dental meridian chart is a tool used in holistic dentistry to link each tooth to specific organs and systems in the body. This idea comes from traditional Chinese medicine, where meridians are pathways through which energy flows. Each tooth corresponds to a meridian that affects different parts of your body.

For example, a problem with a particular tooth might signal an issue in a related organ. This connection helps practitioners identify underlying health problems by examining your dental health. It’s a fascinating way to see your mouth as a gateway to your entire body’s wellness.

Using this chart, you can better understand why some dental issues might not just be about your teeth but about your overall health. It encourages a more comprehensive approach to care, focusing on prevention and balance.

How the Dental Meridian Chart Guides Holistic Care

When I started using the dental meridian chart in my wellness journey, I realized it offers practical benefits. It’s not just theoretical. This chart helps identify which teeth might be affecting your health beyond the mouth.

Here’s how it works in practice:

• Assessment: We examine your teeth and gums, looking for signs of stress or infection.

• Correlation: Using the chart, they link these dental issues to specific organs or systems.

• Treatment: The care plan may include dental work, nutritional advice, and lifestyle changes to support the related organ.

• Prevention: Regular check-ups focus on maintaining balance in both your mouth and body.

For instance, if you have persistent issues with a molar linked to your lung meridian, we might suggest detoxifying strategies alongside dental treatment. This dual approach can lead to better outcomes.

The dental meridian chart also encourages you to listen to your body. You become more aware of how your oral health reflects your overall condition. This awareness is empowering and motivates you to take proactive steps.

Understanding the Link Between Teeth and Body Systems

Each tooth is connected to a specific meridian, which corresponds to an organ or body system. This connection means that dental problems can sometimes be a sign of deeper health issues.

Here’s a simple breakdown:

• Front teeth: Often linked to the bladder and kidneys.

• Canines: Connected to the liver and gallbladder.

• Premolars: Related to the stomach and spleen.

• Molars: Associated with the lungs and intestines.

For example, if you experience chronic sensitivity or pain in a particular tooth, it might indicate stress or imbalance in the corresponding organ. This insight can guide you to seek appropriate care beyond just dental treatment.

This holistic perspective helps you see your body as an interconnected system. It’s a reminder that taking care of your teeth is also taking care of your whole self.

How to Use the Meridian Tooth Chart in Your Wellness Routine

If you want to explore this further, I recommend checking out the meridian tooth chart. It’s a valuable resource that visually maps these connections.

Here are some practical tips to incorporate this knowledge into your daily life:

1. Observe your teeth: Notice any recurring pain or sensitivity and consider what organs might be involved.

2. Communicate with your dentist: Share your interest in holistic care and ask how the dental meridian chart can inform your treatment.

3. Adopt supportive habits: Focus on nutrition, hydration, detox, and stress management to support both your dental and overall health.

4. Schedule regular holistic check-ups: These visits can help catch imbalances early and keep your body in harmony.

5. Stay informed: Learn about how different organs affect your dental health and vice versa.

By integrating these steps, you create a wellness routine that respects the connection between your mouth and body. It’s a gentle, effective way to enhance your health.

Embracing a Holistic Approach to Dental Health

Our practice (The Brand Wellness Center in New York City) takes an integrative approach to your dental health. We combine advanced biological dentistry with naturopathic principles to support your entire body’s health through your dental care.

What is so great about this approach is its focus on you as a whole person. It’s not just about fixing teeth but about fostering balance and vitality. This mindset encourages you to be an active participant in your health journey.

If you’re ready to experience dental care that respects your body’s natural rhythms and connections, exploring the dental meridian chart is a great first step. It opens up new possibilities for healing and wellness that go beyond traditional dentistry.

By understanding and using this chart, you empower yourself to make informed choices. You can work with your healthcare providers to create a personalized plan that supports your unique needs.

Exploring the dental meridian chart has been a transformative experience for me. It’s a reminder that our bodies are beautifully interconnected. Taking care of your teeth is truly taking care of your whole self. If you’re seeking a path to deeper wellness, this holistic perspective offers a warm, inviting, and effective way forward.

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Finding Natural Health Information on the Internet

In case you haven’t noticed, it is getting more and more difficult to find natural health information through the usual search engines. In June 2019, Google began a new algorithm to change ranking results in their search engine. Many “holistic” and “natural” websites have been excluded from the page one listings thereby making it more difficult to find the health information and/or practitioner that you are seeking.

Some of the most popular sites, such as Dr Mercola, Dr. Axe and even IAOMT, cannot be found on page one when searching for information on holistic medicine or dentistry. In some cases, they cannot be found at all, unless you specifically look up their website. Even with that, some pages of these wbsites have been blocked to keep specific information out of the public knowledge. This seems to be particularly happening with ant-vaccine sites. Mike Adams at Natural News wrote an interesting commentary on this here.

In addition, QuackWatch seems to consistently come up on page 1 of Google search, which further undermines alternative/holistic health issues.

It seems that the only way to get around this is to use a different search engine. There are many to choose from, but I am personally using DuckDuckGo with good comprehensive results.

Feel free to share any information in the Comment section below that may be useful for those looking for answers.

Black Seed Oil for Dental Health

Black Seed oil, also known as cumin seed oil or black caraway seed oil, is an oil extract from the seeds of the Nigella Sativa plant. Nigella sativa is a small plant with pale purple, blue, or white flowers that grows in Eastern Europe, Western Asia, and the Middle East.

Nigella Sativa Plant

The oil comes from the tiny black seeds of the Nigella Sativa fruit and contains the powerful antioxidants of thymoquinone, phytosterol, amino acids, and omega 3-6-9 fatty acids. Black seed oil has been the subject of scientific research for its reputed benefits on cardiovascular health, immunity, cell metabolism and cytokine balance. This oil has been used a s a natural remedy for thousands of years and is said to “cure everything except death”.

Traditionally it has been used successfully to treat:

• Arthritis

• Skin conditions (can be used to topically)

• Diabetes (regulates blood sugar)

• Lowers cholesterol

• High blood pressure

• Asthma

• Obesity

• Kill parasites

• Boost immune system

Upon further research, I found some studies where black seed oil has been successful in treating these dental issues.

• Reduce Dental caries- was found to be very effective for killing off gram positive bacteria (but ineffective for gram negative bacteria)

• Reduce Periodontal and gingival diseases –has an antiplaque activity (results were equivalent to, synergistic with, or even better than the regularly used antibiotics, such as amoxicillin or tetracycline).

• Prevent nerve/pulpal inflammation when applied directly to the inflamed nerve

• Accelerate the healing of mouth ulcers and mucositis especially those induced from chemo and radiation therapy

• Expedite bone healing at dental extraction and surgical sites (good for all wound healing)

• Improve osseo-integration of dental implants into bone

• 4-fold potential effect when used with certain antibiotics. This makes Black Seed oil an excellent choice for treating antibiotic-resistant infections.

• Antifungal activity – to treat candida albicans systemically or topically (use a carrier oil with it)

The information from the study cited above basically provides the basis for a good natural analgesic for most dental related problems. The immune-modulatory activity makes the seed oil a good alternative for oral immune diseases. Additionally, its antioxidant and its antineoplastic activities, which have been extensively studied in relation to several cancers, (including oral cancer) make it an excellent treatment for just about every disease or infection.

The amazing thing about Black Seed Oil is that the plant has no toxicity or health hazards that have been reported by any researchers who have been working on related clinical trials for years. In substantial doses, it can affect blood clotting, so best to speak with your licensed health practitioner for proper dosage, before proceeding.

It does have a tangy peppery flavor that can be unpleasant, so it might be best to mix in with some honey and water to get it down. One teaspoonful once or twice a day is the recommended dosage to be effective and maintain good health. Usually, I would recommend starting at a lower dosage, to deal with any adverse Herxheimer (die-off) reactions that may occur.

Why is My Head Buzzing?

For more than one hundred years, dental gold has been considered the “gold standard” in dental restorations. Used in crowns as well as tooth fillings alongside mercury silver fillings and other metals in the mouth, it has been found that this can create an electrical current sensation in the mouth.

Silver Mercury Filling next to Gold Crown

Sometimes, a patient will come in with exactly this symptom- electric shock sensations in the mouth with no obvious cause. Or something even more esoteric- a buzzing feeling in their head.

The concern with gold or any metallic material (titanium implants, nickel braces, mercury silver fillings, stainless steel crowns and partial dentures, etc.) in the mouth, is that they have the potential to create a galvanic reaction. Oral electro-galvanism is a term used for the association of oral or systemic symptoms of electric currents created between diverse metals between dental restorations and electrolytes (minerals) in saliva.

The pain associated with galvanic shock is caused by an actual electric shock. This shock occurs when the restoration of one tooth, touches the restoration of another tooth containing a dissimilar metal. Saliva facilitates the shock by functioning as an electrical conductor.

The electrical shock can be intense, especially when the 2 metals oppose each other and meet during chewing or when a fork tine should accidentally touch one of the metals. Or it can be mild, almost not noticeable as anything, except maybe for symptoms of chronic headaches, dizziness, nausea, concentration and memory issues, insomnia, psychological problems, tinnitus, epilepsy, hearing loss, eye problems, mouth pain, and other obscure indications.

With the introduction of EMF (electromagnetic frequencies) from cell phones and wi-fi, the symptoms can become intensified. Also, one should bear in mind that EMF exposure has its own set of health issues already associated with it, even if your mouth is metal-free. (See our many EMF postings here).

What is the best way to treat oral electro-galvanism?

The treatment is rather simple: remove all metals from the mouth and replace them with biocompatible dental materials. This will give you the start you need to move things in the right direction. Besides reducing the buzz in your head, other health challenges may abate.

Although there are no definitive studies on this topic, real clinical patient results have been observed. Here is one recent anecdotal account that may be of interest.

If you are having any of the symptoms that we mentioned above, it is advised that you should consult with your healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis before proceeding with any dental work.