On Thu, 11 Sep 1997, Molly NiDana wrote:
(snip)
> conditions in my mouth. Then, if I go into the dentist for more
> regular cleaning, the hygienist often (I'm 45 years old and have been
> to tons of different dentists since I was a child) will complain and
> fuss at me the entire time, making the experience so unpleasant that
> next time, more rather than less months pass before I work up the
> energy to face it again.  I need to find other solutions.

Me too; the lecturing is intolerable.  Which is one reason I procrastinate
a lot about going to the dentist; I once went three years without seeing
one.  I'm being a bit better about it now, but flossing is almost
impossible, and I can't afford braces.  (The dentist suggests them
routinely.)

> I do find much less tartar and plaque in my mouth since I've been
> low-carbing, and my gum problems have diminished considerably with no
> change in my dental hygiene.
>
> Molly NiDana
> [log in to unmask]

My experience is also that I have a lot less plaque on low-carb.
Something interesting -- when I eat occasionally cheat and eat milk
products, specifically sugar-free ice cream (yes, I know, not a
Neanderthin-approved item), my teeth do hurt.  This isn't related to the
cold; I suspect it has to do with the lactose in the ice cream.  I don't
have this problem with cream in my tea.  Another incentive NOT to eat the
stuff.

Corbie