NurseWang on Nostr: I listen to a lot of podcasts, and came across one where the doc being interviewed ...
I listen to a lot of podcasts, and came across one where the doc being interviewed (topic was carnivore diet I believe) recommended brushing your teeth with raw honey. Being the sceptic that I am, and hating most industrial products, I started to research this crazy concept of brushing with honey. Though I couldn't find much, what I did find was one study that had people rinse with honey.
The concept is that there are a lot of natural antibiotics in raw, unpasteurized honey, and that can help with oral bacteria that leads to cavities. According to the study, in order for tooth enamel to breakdown, the pH of the surface of the teeth needs to drop below 5.5 and remain there for long enough to cause damage. This happens with many forms of grains and sugars, but honey only drops the pH down to 5.0, and it rebounds quicker than other sugars, therefore not causing tooth decay and providing antimicrobial effect.
I've been brushing my teeth now for over 3 months with nothing but honey. I switched from an electric toothbrush to a standard "Reach" brand toothbrush as well, so not a controlled experiment. But, overall I feel my mouth is much cleaner, with less plaque then I can remember between cleanings...now just waiting for my next cleaning and X-rays for data.
The concept is that there are a lot of natural antibiotics in raw, unpasteurized honey, and that can help with oral bacteria that leads to cavities. According to the study, in order for tooth enamel to breakdown, the pH of the surface of the teeth needs to drop below 5.5 and remain there for long enough to cause damage. This happens with many forms of grains and sugars, but honey only drops the pH down to 5.0, and it rebounds quicker than other sugars, therefore not causing tooth decay and providing antimicrobial effect.
I've been brushing my teeth now for over 3 months with nothing but honey. I switched from an electric toothbrush to a standard "Reach" brand toothbrush as well, so not a controlled experiment. But, overall I feel my mouth is much cleaner, with less plaque then I can remember between cleanings...now just waiting for my next cleaning and X-rays for data.