QUESTION: If I have some powder left over from the chips or carpules - can I use that in the Oral-Cal bottles? - SH in TX ANSWER: Yes. Mark, DDS … [Read more...] about Leftover calcium powder
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions asked by real people - answered by Dr. Mark Manhart.
I have a place on my gum…
QUESTION: I have a question I have a place on my gum that is like a pimple only way I can describe it and will not go away it gets somewhat better but it never does when I push on it it’s very sensitive. I’m confused in what to do next. This has been going in for about a month. Thank you. - Debra … [Read more...] about I have a place on my gum…
Will home care kit help periodontal disease?
QUESTION: Hello! Does your home care kit cure periodontal disease? If so, how long would it take to see results? I was just recently diagnosed 3 months ago and received a scaling and root planing. I went in for a checkup today and received chlorhexidine oral irrigation and laser on my gums. My … [Read more...] about Will home care kit help periodontal disease?
Was just told by my current dentist I will lose all my teeth no matter what I do…
QUESTION: Was just told by my current dentist I will lose all my teeth no matter what I do due to peridontal disease. I am only 34 years old, male. I'm not afraid to accept this diagnosis yet an internet search of my current predicament brought me to your web page and I am very interested in … [Read more...] about Was just told by my current dentist I will lose all my teeth no matter what I do…
Enamel hypoplasia due to birth trauma
QUESTION: Hi - My 6 year old son has enamel hypoplasia due to birth trauma on all four of his his 6 year molars and just had a small cavity filled in one. His dentist said there was not much that could be done because the teeth are so chalky the sealer he is using will not stick. He also stated we … [Read more...] about Enamel hypoplasia due to birth trauma
Allergic reaction? What to do
QUESTION: Hi Dr. Manhart - Thank you, I received your product last Friday. I have used carpules twice (soaked in water with 3 drops of Oral Cal). Both times I have experienced a mild allergic reaction - swelling of gums and bumps where carpule has pressed against gums. This subsided by the next … [Read more...] about Allergic reaction? What to do
Thank you, Doctor – Now about Fusobacteria and C. Difficle in the Gut
COMMENT: Dr. Manhart - Thank you for the calcium materials!!!!! When are dentists going to take this seriously? I swear, if my patients had Calcium Therapy, they wouldn’t be so terribly sick with medical troubles. If there is the slightest chance that your calcium treatments can control or eliminate … [Read more...] about Thank you, Doctor – Now about Fusobacteria and C. Difficle in the Gut
Research on Calcium Materials?
QUESTION: What do you mean, your research on calcium materials was halted by the universities? That’s crazy! ANSWER: In the 1970s I was teaching root canal therapy at my dental school and wanted to teach a non-surgical protocol with calcium, but within months my position was no longer … [Read more...] about Research on Calcium Materials?
How do Dentists Practice Without Calcium Therapy?
COMMENT: I really love the way the calcium works for me. Thank you. If it’s been around for 50 years, how do dentists practice without it? ANSWER: I have no idea. We use Calcium Therapy in every dental field, and if we hadn’t discovered all this, I’d have retired 20 years ago as a very … [Read more...] about How do Dentists Practice Without Calcium Therapy?
Teaching Calcium Therapy?
QUESTION: Hey! Why do I have to teach my dentist how to use calcium therapy? ANSWER: You don’t, but it would be a good idea. Amer. Dent. Assn., dental schools and Continuing Education courses for adult practitioners won’t. The Calcium Therapy Institute has been teaching it in-office, … [Read more...] about Teaching Calcium Therapy?