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Old Wed, Jul-11-18, 18:11
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Plan: PSMF/IF
Stats: 236/181/180 Male 72 inches
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Progress: 98%
Location: Alamo city, Texas
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Originally Posted by khrussva
Before going low carb my dental hygienist suggested that I should consider quarterly teeth cleanings. My plaque and tarter buildup was that bad. My gums were always bleeding, sore, and puffy after a cleaning.
Was in the same boat even doing very low-carb, no cavities just gingivitis, tooth staining and bad breath. Hygienist said "you have bad bacteria in your mouth, no cure for that" as a microbiologist that got me thinking. Tried mouthwashes, Listerine, even the Crest one that turns your teeth brown!
Tried "oil pulling" -- still no joy. So I decided to fight fire with fire and try kefir. I also use an essential oil blend, WaterPik and sometimes brush with baking soda. Now I can probably go back to twice a year cleanings now all symptoms have disappeared
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