Hormones and Tooth Decay

Hormones and Tooth Decay

Another hallmark of the work of dentist Melvin Page was the connection between our hormones, glands and tooth decay. Dr. Page found that when our endocrine glands (hormone-secreting glands) were out of balance then people developed tooth decay or gum disease. The research of Dr. Steinman showed us that tooth decay is triggered by a glandular mechanism. It makes sense then that by making our glands healthy we can halt tooth decay.

The Pituitary Gland

Dr. Page recognized the importance of the functions of the pituitary, known as the master gland, and its two discrete sections, based on the hormones each section produces. These sections are the anterior pituitary and the posterior pituitary. One of the roles of the posterior pituitary gland is to work in conjunction with the pancreas to control blood sugar levels. Blood sugar levels, when chronically out of balance, can often cause tooth decay or gum disease. If the posterior pituitary cannot regulate the blood sugar properly, then this can create a biochemical imbalance that will cause phosphorus to be pulled from the bones. The primary cause of a posterior pituitary deficiency is white sugar.

Gum disease is caused by an overactive anterior pituitary gland. One of the roles of the anterior pituitary gland is to produce growth hormones; this gland is balanced with testosterone or estrogen. The lack of growth hormone production is therefore intimately connected with gum disease.

The posterior pituitary can be brought slowly back to health by eating a diet low in sugar which includes avoiding natural sugars as well.

The Thyroid Gland

The thyroid is regulated by the anterior pituitary gland. Often the relationship of the thyroid to the pituitary is not considered, leaving thyroid treatments ineffective. A malfunctioning thyroid also plays a role in producing tooth decay and gum disease because the thyroid plays a role in maintaining blood calcium levels. To repair thyroid function, the anterior pituitary gland usually needs attention. People on medications that affect their thyroid can have significant tooth decay problems.

Sex Glands

Excess testosterone can be linked to inflamed gums and excess levels of phosphorus in the blood stream.11 Excess estrogen can also cause inflamed gums.

Balancing Your Glands

The reason for highlighting the role of glands is because prescription drugs, birth control pills, and other toxic or stress factors can significantly influence one or several of our glands leaving us susceptible to tooth decay. Conversely, supporting the health of our glands can support a faster tooth decay recovery. The regulation and balancing of these important glands will support healthy parotid gland function and thus promote tooth remineralization. If you feel that your glands are out of balance, or you are taking prescription drugs that influence your glands, then you will need to seek additional treatments beyond diet. In particular, herbal therapies, glandular supplementation therapies, and traditional medicines like Ayurveda, Tibetan or Chinese medicine including acupuncture can all help strengthen and balance your glands if you can locate an excellent practitioner.

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  1. mine azDecember 25, 2016 at 8:43 PM

    Amazing post! Never knew hormones can be responsible for tooth decay. Discussed about this with my family Torrance dentist who told me more about it. I am very fortunate to find such a great and caring dentist.

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