Frequently Asked Questions

Traditional approach dentistry still dominates the lack of clean teeth and gums.  Here are FOUR causes: Most commonly we do NOT SEE IT, we MISS IT, we HIDE IT. ANAEROBIC bacteria  such as  ACTINOMYCOSIS,  FUSOBACTERIA,  c'DIFFCUL that colonize in the bone between teeth #8 and #9of … [Read more...] about What are the causes and symptoms of periodontal diseases?

Question: ...my usual cleaning is in about a week. It entails pocket measuring and cleaning with a sonic devise. Last time my gums were sore for awhile after. I'd just started calcium therapy two weeks before and was having great results. What would you recommend here? No pocket measuring? How … [Read more...] about Is pocket measuring and sonic device cleaning helpful?

Question: Is it fine to swallow the oral-cal rinse after rinsing? Does it matter how long I rinse for - is longer better - or does it happen instantaneously? Thanks so much for your great work! Best ~ DR in NY   Answer: Please rinse for several minutes - but you don't have to swallow … [Read more...] about Is it fine to swallow the oral-cal rinse after rinsing?

Question: I perused your research paper on C. Difficle (bacterial infection). A family member just experienced a bout of this and is now recovered. I'm wondering if your article would be applicable and does calcium therapy prevent C. Difficle recurrence? ~ Your kit "patient" in MI Answer: … [Read more...] about Research paper on C. Difficle and Fusobacteria findings

Question: Would any of your products help with recessed gums due to gritting teeth at night? If so, please identify which & how. Thanks in advance, ~ J.U. in Florida Answer: Yes, the Calcium Kit with CZ-Toothbrushes, Calcium Chips, Oral-Cal Rinse will help heal the gums, bone and ligaments, … [Read more...] about Can your products help with recessed gums due to gritting teeth at night?

QUESTION: Dr. Mark, I have a couple of questions about your products. Are they ok to use for children? I have a son who gets cavities a lot and his teeth are looking yellow and he is only 11. I wanted to try the toothbrush and mouthwash and see if it helps him. Also he has problem with really … [Read more...] about Are your products OK for children? Do we need fluoride?

Question: Hey Mark, Thank you for your information. I have a tooth next to cent. incisor on left that seems to go a shade darker then lightens up again then darker again. Have asked my dentist - he doesn't know! I don't have fat pad or space between cent. incisors. Can this be diastema? However, … [Read more...] about Why is my tooth dark?

QUESTION: I just listened to an interview that Dr. Manhart had with Patrick Timpone. The information about the diastemic cyst especially interested me. The lower part of my two middle front teeth is frequently black. I have dark teeth on the lower jaw below these teeth as well (especially at the … [Read more...] about Blackened teeth – why / what?

Question: Hi Dr Manhart, I read the research about diastema spacing and it seems very relevant to my case. That [the diastemic cyst] was the first thing I noticed at seeing my x-ray, but no one else paid too much attention to it. Gum at the front left incisor is also the one that is obviously … [Read more...] about What about my diastema spacing [diastemic cyst]?