Dr. Weston A. Price. D.D.S., M.S., F.A.C.D was a specialist in dental research and the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of dental infections. He was the founder of the National Dental Association research section. In addition, Dr. Price lead a medical advisory board, which consisted of the top leading doctors of his day. He is the author of 3 books that cover his work: NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL DEGENERATION, DENTAL INFECTIONS ORAL AND SYSTEMIC VOLUMES I AND II.
Dr. Price wished to solve the question as to the cause of dental decay, periodontal disease and why people suffered from 'dental deformities' such as 'crooked' or maligned teeth and inadequate bone growth. Instead of asking what people with these conditions were doing wrong, Dr. Price sought to find people with optimal dental health to see what they were doing right. For ten years, Dr. Price and his wife, traveled the world in search of populations of people with near perfect dental health. He found these populations in all parts of the world in places that were isolated from modern commerce. Though their diets were all varied, after analysis he found they had commonalities including: four times the amounts of calcium and other minerals, and at least ten times the fat-soluble vitamins supplied mainly from animal sources. He found these healthy isolated communities to be in sharp contrast to neighboring communities that did have modern commerce supplying processed sugar, white flour, pasteurized milk and other refined foods of convenience. These contrasts are beautifully shown in his books with numerous photographs of facial structure and dental arches and dentitions. In addition to his work on nutrition's role of dental health Dr. Price and Team conducted extensive research into the destructive effects of root canals and other sources of infection.
Principals of holistic dentistry based on the work of Dr. Price include:
Eat nutrient-dense whole foods, properly grown and prepared.
Avoid root-canals.
Avoid amalgam fillings (contain mercury).
Orthodontics should include measures to widen the palate.
Extract teeth only when necessary and then in such a way as to not leave bone cavitations.
In this video lecture, Sally Fallon Morell, President of the Weston A. Price Foundation™, discusses traditional diets:
In this video lecture, Sally Fallon Morell presents Dr. Mary Enig's work. Dr. Enig was a nutritionist/biochemist renowned for her research on the nutritional aspects of fats and oils, and is the author of the book, "Know Your Fats".
In this video lecture, Alexander Volchonok DMD MS, provides important information concerning jaw cavitations.
In this video interview biological dentistry and root canals are discussed with Dr. Rouzita Rashtian, DDS.
Dentin tubules in a healthy tooth vs. a dead tooth, as discussed in the above dental interview with Dr. Rouzita Rashtian, DDS.
Dr. Mercola discusses root canals.
Dr. Nicole Vane discusses what to look for in safe amalgam filling removal.
If you prefer reading I highly recommend the following books on dentistry:
Nutrition and Physical Degeneration by Weston A. Price and Price-Pottenger Nutrition Foundation | Jan 1, 2009
Toxic Teeth: How a Biological (Holistic) Dentist Can Help You Cure Cancer, Facial Pain, Autoimmune, Heart, and Other Disease Caused By Infected Gums, Root Canals, Jawbone Cavitations, and Toxic Metals. by Y. L. Wright and J M Swartz M D
Root Canal Cover Up. by George E. Meinig | Mar 3, 2008
Radical Medicine: Cutting-Edge Natural Therapies That Treat the Root Causes of Disease by Louisa L. Williams M.S. D.C. N.D. | Jul 12, 2011
I believe Dr. Price was an amazing dental researcher who looked at infection and diet's role in health. Dr. Price's work provides a foundation for knowing what is healthy eating. A subject that can be very confusing with so much conflicting information available. He also provides impeccable research on infections role in overall health. As an avid studier of Dr. Price's work, I would enjoy sharing this plethora of information and how to apply it to your everyday life.