Every tooth is made up of a dental crown (corona dentis), a neck (colum dentis) and a root (radix dentis). What we see externally in a healthy set of teeth is only ectodermal tooth enamel, which covers the mesodermal dentin lying below it like a glaze. In turn, the dentin covers the and nerve and vessel-filled tooth pulp (pulpa).

The tooth enamel consists of 97% inorganic components (crystals). It is formed exclusively during tooth development by so-called ameloblasts.

These ameloblasts exist only during tooth development. After the tooth is “out,” the enamel is finished like a perfect crystal and the ameloblasts die.

Dentin consists of 70% inorganic material (calcium hydroxyapatite), 20% organic collagen and 10% water.

Since dentin and enamel are largely composed of crystals (minerals), fully developed teeth follow the laws of inorganic chemistry.

Dentin and enamel also do not have any cells that can carry out cell augmentation and cell degradation, like the bones do with the so-called osteoblasts and osteoclasts.

The teeth, according to Dr. Hamer,

function like the rest of the body, strictly according to the 5 Biological Laws of Nature. He also applied the germ layer SBS patterns to the teeth and derived the following conflict contents from the teeth’s tasks.

Both incisors: not being able to or allowed to bite, snap, or bare one‘s teeth. Canine teeth: not being able or allowed to sic, seize, capture, or hold onto. Bicuspids: not being able or allowed to chew. Molars: not being able or allowed to grind.

On the huge “Tooth Table of the Germanic New Medicine” he described, among other things, the SBSs of the enamel and dentin.

However, based on my 15 years of experience and the experience of dentists who are supportive of the New Medicine, enamel and dentin function according to this pattern only while the teeth are developing.

That’s why I had to completely rewrite this chapter.

I could not continue to support a theory that did not hold up in practice.

Taking this step – a paradigm shift back to conventional dentistry – was not easy for me.

I would like to thank the dentist, Dr. Isabella Pfaff, who provided me with significant insights.

How do cavities form?

Local demineralization of the enamel or dentin. This is caused by an acidic oral milieu or the acidic excretions of bacteria.

Alkaline milieu

After the tooth is “out,” the enamel solely dependent on the chemical balance in the mouth, or more precisely, on the electrolytes in the saliva:

Ideally, saliva is predominantly neutral to basic.

During the day, however – especially after meals – the pH of saliva is acidic. This causes minerals (alkalis) to be dissolved from the teeth (= demineralization).

At night or during periods of rest, this dynamic is reversed: The saliva, which is now alkaline, supplies the teeth with new minerals > balancing the demineralization-remineralization balance > healthy teeth.

This balance only works through a permanent alkaline boost (more on p. 65).

During the day, you can reduce the demineralization of the teeth by “interval fasting”: The longest possible interval between meals keeps the “acid flood” to a minimum.

Interestingly: Herbivores spend most of the day eating – in terms of teeth, they can afford to do so because leafy greens are some of the most alkaline. Carnivores, however, eat meat (acid-forming) only once a day – if at all – (“interval fasting”).

In his book, “Healing Toot Decay” (see source list), Ramiel Nagel shows us that the tooth decay has gone hand in hand with the introduction of modern industrial food. From his perspective, cavities also come from malnutrition and stress. A very brief summary of Nagel’s nutritional recommendations for the regeneration of teeth and gums:

• Avoid acid-forming foods like sugar (e.g., in cakes, chocolate, soft drinks, sweet fruits), isolated starches (white flour, bread, pasta). These short-chain carbohydrates cause blood sugar spikes that disrupt the calcium-phosphate balance. Also avoid oxalic acid and phytic acid.

• Give preference to natural foods rich in vitamins. Especially important: natural calcium and phosphate (e.g., in vegetables, unpasteurized dairy products, fish), naturally bound vit. A, D, C (e.g. in cod liver oil (see p. 68), fish, eggs, unpasteurized butter, cream, cheese, avocado, herbs, vegetables).

Oral hygiene, brushing teeth

All of the New Medicine dentists I have interviewed say that hygiene, care, and healthy food are all crucial to healthy teeth.

This involves the removal of soft dental plaque – a biofilm made up of food residues and bacteria.

Most plaque is found in the interdental contact areas, in the crevices (fissures) of the chewing surfaces and in the spaces between the teeth and the gums (sulcus).

Cavities develop mainly in these recesses, and almost never on smooth, easily accessible tooth surfaces.

Dental plaque envelops the tooth in a coating of acid (excretory products of bacteria) and prevents nighttime remineralization because the enamel lacks direct contact with saliva.

The fact that bacteria only multiply in a carbohydrate-rich environment underlines the importance of good alkaline nutrition.

With good care, bacteria cannot “hold on,” even in recesses and their acid excretions cannot corrode holes in the teeth. Of course, enthusiasts of the 5 Biological Laws like to point out that animals do not practice dental hygiene in nature. Yes, but wild animals don’t snack on junk food; they exercise their jaws and regularly put their teeth to the test. Also, they are not constantly suppressing their impulses to bite other animals.

• I personally brush my teeth with a salt solution (sea salt or Himalaya salt dissolved in water and stored in a bottle or glass jar). I take a tablespoon of salt solution into my mouth and brush my teeth as usual. If the gums are sensitive, one can dilute the solution at the beginning.

• Cayce: Brush the teeth with a solution of bicarbonate of soda and table salt.

• New Medicine dentists recommend using fluoride-free toothpastes.

• Brush your teeth 2 times a day and use dental floss or an interdental brush once a day.

• Every once in a while, oil pulling with sunflower oil (see p. 68).

• Regular dental checkups by a dentist.

Exercise

Our entire organism depends on sufficient movement, and this also goes for the metabolism in the jawbone, gums and root canals: Movement improves the supply of nutrients and O2 and the removal of CO2 and metabolic waste products. Of course, the blood and lymphatic systems need regular movement for good circulation.

The direct effects of exercise: With walking/running/gymnastics, the oral mucosa and tongue rhythmically glide over the surfaces of the teeth. In the process, the teeth receive optimal care and are remineralized by the (ideally alkaline) saliva.

If teeth remain partially dry for several weeks (e.g. when a seriously ill person lies with their mouth open), they will decay. Also, people breathing through their open mouth at night (so-called mouth breathers) will also have partially dry teeth and this is a known cause of tooth decay.

Teeth are there for biting and chewing

If we use our muscles, they stay strong. If we move our joints, they stay intact. If we let our teeth regularly break down whole carrots, we will be pleased with our strong teeth.

When we constantly let squishy hamburgers slide down our throats, we are insulting the “pearly heroes” in our mouths.

It is similar with the jaw: A child who chews properly forms large, strong dental arches. > Large dental arches provide enough space for ALL teeth – including the wisdom teeth.

Today, when wisdom teeth need to be extracted due to a lack of space, this is not fate; it is a “homemade” situation.

Psyche

Stress makes all bodily fluids acidic – including saliva. Relaxation/peace/joy makes you alkaline – and this can be measured in saliva by means of pH indicator strips.

Constant conflict activity (see p. 24) damages our teeth, because their remineralization cannot keep up with their demineralization (see p. 224).

Without a doubt, the bite conflicts described by Dr. Hamer (see p. 223) definitely have an influence on the health of our teeth: on the tooth nerves, dentin forming odontoblasts in the root canal, periodontium, and oral mucosa (see p. 226f).

In my experience, argumentative people tend to have good teeth. I.e., they do not shy away from confrontation and they speak their mind freely (the opposite of diplomats). Therefore, a decisive factor in the healthy development of teeth (during the period beginning 40 days after conception up to the age of 16), is an ability to handle bite conflicts well. This goes for the mother, the father, and the child themselves. A good atmosphere of constructive debate, an ability to acknowledge aggression, and understanding that you don’t always have to bite your way through (you can also take it easy) will lead to beautiful teeth.

Our basic tooth structure is usually similar to one of our ancestors (see conditioning, family waltzes, p. 30).

So having bacteria in your mouth is bad?

Yes and no. Bacteria are omnipresent in the oral cavity (we have identified approx. 500 species). The decisive factor is which bacteria make up our mouth’s “microflora society.” Claude Bernard’s saying that, “The microbe is nothing, the milieu is everything,” is as true for the mouth as it is for everywhere else in the body.

Each species of bacteria can only thrive where the milieu is right for it.

The general rule: the more nutrients, the more bacteria. Also, the lower the milieu’s O2 content, the more problematic the bacterial species. The main food source of acid-excreting bacteria is carbohydrates – which are dissolved in saliva and deposited in recesses.

Poor diet, stress, and a lack of exercise will alter the oral flora. Bacteria with neutral excretions will be displaced by colonies of bacteria with highly acidic excretions (e.g., Streptococcus mutans).

These bacteria are indeed a problem, but they are not the cause.

Why do toothaches hurt the most when we are resting?

During periods of stress/daytime, we hardly notice cavities or bacterial colonies (dental foci, e.g. in the nerve canal). However, during vagotonia/at night, inflammation occurs due to blood vessels dilating and an increase in body temperature and metabolism. This leads to swelling and increased tissue pressure. At the same time, more acids are produced in the local area of inflammation. Together, all of these factors cause pain. A toothache at rest can mean that bacterial growth is “smoldering under the surface.” Pain can also occur after stress, when a tooth was put under too much strain (irritation of the root membrane) – in this case, you can wait and see if it subsides.

What purpose do the tooth relays (HFs) in the brain serve?

I assume that the relays discovered by Dr. Hamer for the dentin and enamel are only in play during the development of the teeth, i.e., only during the time when the hard substance of the tooth is being formed. When the “mouth crystals” (teeth) are fully formed, the brain impulses are no longer coupled.

Should I wait if I have a cavity?

No, because larger cavities will not fill up again by themselves. Cavities are perfect recesses for collecting residues – an ideal habitat for bacteria. If the cavity is not filled quickly, acidic secretions from bacteria will continue to make it larger and deeper. When it reaches the nerve canal, the party’s over. At that point, a root canal is usually the only treatment that can help.

What happens when you don’t do anything about a cavity?

If you change your diet and stick to it, do a lot of exercise in the fresh air, take optimal care of your teeth (brushing your teeth & especially the cavity with a single tuft toothbrush), consistently resolve bite conflicts, and maintain inner peace, you may stop small cavities from getting larger. They may also harden a little from the inside (through remineralization), but they will remain an unsightly dark color. However, even if you do all that, the chances of a cavity getting larger are still high.

Where can we expect recovery?

• In the jawbone and gums.

• In the tooth structure (enamel, dentin) through saliva remineralization, only when cavities are very small.

How can I recognize a good dentist?

Fairness (recognizable by fair rates + minimally invasive procedures) and accuracy (a certain perfectionism, recognizable by the time they take) are the most important qualities of a good dentist. Cheap and fast usually mean that you will be paying for even more work in the future.

Should I go to the dentist for check-ups?

Yes, because small cavities are easily filled. This means that only a small amount of the tooth’s substance will be lost. In the case of consistent, increasing pain, you shouldn’t wait, because the pain usually only begins when the cavity is already approaching the nerve canal. The later you react, the more work it will take to repair.

What is the significance of dental foci?

Unfortunately, the New Medicine has not paid much attention to dental foci (bacterial colonies in the teeth) so far. Dentists and naturopaths agree that bacterial foci poison the body from within (bacteremia). The severity of their effect depends on the size and number of the foci and the vitality/robustness of the individual. For people with poor excretory function, e.g., active kidney collecting tubules (see p. 277ff) or a tendency to constipation, dental foci are doubly unfavorable. (TN: Curiously, a 1993 study by Bieniek and Riedel concluded that (in males), “a direct causal relationship exists between bacterial colonies (dental foci) and therapy resistant bacteriospermia which probably leads to subfertility.” Six months after the study’s test group underwent dental treatment, “about two thirds of the spermiograms proved sterile.” (i.e., bacteria was no longer present). “Spermatlogical parameters, such as motility, density and morphology, had also clearly improved.”)

Which filling/crown is the best?

All decent dentists will try to preserve as much of every tooth as possible and only drill out what is necessary. Of course, mercury-amalgam fillings should be avoided. For extra-sensitive people, individual kinesiological testing can help determine which material is best for you.