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DENTAL HERBALISM
“The authors have provided an excellent overview of oral conditions
and relevant discussion of anatomy through this well-thought-out text.
They also further provide non-pharmaceutical methods to prevent oral
disease that complement traditional, well-accepted approaches for
maintaining oral health. I commend both authors and would encourage
the layperson and clinicians alike to read this text.”
MICHAEL T. KOLODYCHAK, MPH, DMD, ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL
SURGEON
“The accessible and detailed information in Dental Herbalism is
required reading. Whether you want to do it yourself or simply be
more knowledgeable about how to support what your dentist is doing,
you’ll find it here. A great book.”
SUSUN WEED, AUTHOR OF THE WISE WOMAN HERBAL SERIES
“Dental Herbalism takes holistic herbalism to a new level, applying it
to the realm of oral hygiene. This book will make an invaluable
contribution to integrative herbal medicine and a resource for all types
of health practitioners.”
MARY BOVE, ND, AUTHOR OF AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NATURAL HEALING FOR
INFANTS AND CHILDREN
“Dental Herbalism empowers personal responsibility for dental health.
It is rich with lifestyle and hygiene tips and reliable herbal references.
For health professionals it offers a clinical depth that will serve as a
resource for clinical herbalists and dental professionals alike.”
MIMI PRUNELLA HERNANDEZ, MS, RH(AHG),EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE
AMERICAN HERBALISTS GUILD
“An essential guide to natural oral health, Dental Herbalism is full of
useful advice—herbal and otherwise. I had never truly understood how
important a healthy mouth and teeth were for health and well-being.”
ANDREW CHEVALLIER, FNIMH, MCPP, HERBAL PRACTITIONER AND
AUTHOR OF ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HERBAL MEDICINE
“I fully endorse Dental Herbalism: Natural Therapies for the Mouth.”
REZA NASSIRI, DSC, FACCP, PROFESSOR OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
AND ASSOCIATE DEAN OF GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, MICHIGAN STATE
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
“Dental Herbalism is an easy-to-read guide on oral health and herbal
medicinals and is a must read for both patients and dental
professionals.”
MICHELLE HURLBUTT, RDH, MSDH, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF DENTAL
HYGIENE, LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
“This is an extremely informative, reader-friendly resource of natural
remedies for the dental professional and their patients.”
LISA E. STILLMAN, RDH, BS, FOUNDER OF DENTAL VOICE FOR MENTAL
HEALTH
“Written in a comprehensive style that allows for effortless integration
into today’s practice of dentistry. Kudos to the authors for a job well
done!”
BETSY REYNOLDS, RDH, MS, ORAL BIOLOGY EDUCATOR
“Dental Herbalism carves a unique place in the terrain of medical
herbalism. It is thorough, drawing upon the expertise of senior
practitioners alongside contemporary research. It is my go-to reference
for dental care.”
WILLIAM MORRIS, PHD, DAOM, LAC, COAUTHOR OF LI SHI-ZHEN PULSE
STUDIES
“Dental Herbalism presents us with valuable insight into a topic that
has previously been allotted only a page or two in most herbals. It
offers a truly holistic perspective of dental wellness that’s sure to
enrich both herbalists and dental professionals alike.”
JIM MCDONALD, HERBALIST AND TEACHER
“The in-depth knowledge and the practical approach to herbal oral care
contained between the covers of this book will change the way you
look at and deal with your mouth and teeth.”
VATSALA SPERLING, PHD, PDHOM, RSHOM(NA), CCH
“A rich and dynamic handbook to support everyday dental care for the
layperson, it also offers intricate answers to complex questions for
practitioners.”
EMILY RUFF, HERBALIST AND DIRECTOR OF FLORIDA SCHOOL OF HOLISTIC
LIVING
In honor of my mum, Carol Alexander, who continues to teach me about
nourishing traditions . . . and in memory of my father, Jay Alexander, with
whom I shared my first walk in a wood.
LESLIE
To Mason, the ray of sunshine that warms my heart. Thank you for being my
infinite light.
LINDA (MOM)
As the authors of Dental Herbalism: Natural Therapies for the Mouth, we take full
responsibility for the educational information we provide our readers. We are not
physicians. None of the information presented here is intended to replace professional
medical care or provide diagnoses. We implore our readers to utilize, integrate, and
assimilate the information provided herein in ways that support their own health and
well-being.
If you read no further than this claim and take away nothing else from our work,
then let it be this: it is indeed time to reclaim the health of our mouths. How this is
accomplished is up to each one of us; here we offer but a few suggestions.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Many a person, knowingly or otherwise, has helped to shape this, our first
book, and to each of you we extend our heartfelt thanks.
There have been questions, answers, discussions, rants, laughter, and help
at each and every turn along the way. We have talked about extractions and
distractions, food and drink, thoughts and feelings, and practical herbal
choices. In particular, for their many and varied contributions to our work,
we would like to thank Kim Alexander, Claudia Anders, Lois Barber,
Hilary Benjamin, Mason Paul Bruce, Debb Burtnett, Michael Connett,
Renee D’Amico, Tereasa Dickson, Annette Eccles, Memory Elvin-Lewis,
Fatemeh Ezoddini-Ardakani, Jo Feterle, Robert Glassgow, Adam
Hammerlee, Sarah Hurt, Bashka Jacobs, Julie James, Katrinka Morgan,
Will Morris, Valerie Nemenz, Lori Perry, Ethan Russo, Karen Spuck,
Ariana Staruck, Bill Straub, Alan Tillitson, Randall Valentine, Michelle
Vitali, and David Winston.
For prompt assistance with library materials and library access we are
grateful to Jane Beach (director, Cooperstown Public Library), Cynthia
Burton (reference librarian, Allegheny College), Tara Kanoti (librarian,
Herb Society of America), Debbie Oaks (librarian, Franklin Public
Library), Stuart Rodes (manager, Sherman Cohn Library, Maryland
University of Integrative Health), and The American Botanical Council for
their research assistance.
For giving comments on the manuscript and suggesting ways to revise
and improve our work we’d like to thank Carol Alexander, Mary Bove, Bill
Hammerlee, Sonja Hunt, Richard Mandelbaum, and Leslie Williams. Each
of you contributed to our book in too many ways to detail here.
We thank Leslie, Bill, KP, and Richard for their time, attention, and
eagerness to write forewords to Dental Herbalism, helping us forge more
links between our respective professions.
Our efforts were emboldened by the contributions of Ashley Laufer, our
illustrator, who hopes to focus her work on medical/scientific illustration
([email protected]). We are grateful for her images that help to
embellish and shape our work. Of course, thanks to everyone at Inner
Traditions/Healing Arts Press, most especially Laura Schlivek, Margaret
Jones, Janet Jesso, Jon Graham, Kelly Bowen, and Jeanie Levitan, without
whose interest and help this work would never have reached your hands.
As we discovered the enormity of our project we were buoyed by
teachers, friends, family, colleagues, and strangers who responded to our
queries with a joyful willingness to share information and ideas, to
celebrate our successes, and to laugh (with us) at our mistakes. Each of you
enhanced our journey, and we are in your debt.
Last and certainly not least, without the plants themselves there would be
no Dental Herbalism. We honor these allies and our teachers, past and
present.
As with any work such as this one there will be errors. These are ours and
no one else’s. We trust that we will be able to rectify these in future
endeavors; do let us know.
CONTENTS
COVER IMAGE
TITLE PAGE
EPIGRAPH
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
FOREWORD by M. Leslie Williams, RH(AHG), M Ed
FOREWORD by William D. Hammerlee, DMD, FAGD
FOREWORD by K. P. Singh Khalsa, RH(AHG), DN-C
FOREWORD by Richard Mandelbaum, RH(AHG)
INTRODUCTION
REFERENCES
PART I: THE LAY OF THE LAND
CHAPTER 1: IT ALL BEGINS IN THE MOUTH
INFLAMMATION
MEASURES OF INFLAMMATION
DIGESTIVE HEALTH
THE MOUTH, DISEASE, AND ILLNESS
AN HERBAL NICHE
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 2: THE MOUTH AND WHAT’S INSIDE IT
LET’S START WITH OUR TEETH
PARTS OF A TOOTH
SUPPORTING STRUCTURES OF THE MOUTH
SINUSES
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 3: EVERYDAY CARE FOR A HEALTHY
MOUTH
HEALTH AND HYGIENE BASICS
BRUSHING
TONGUE SCRAPING
FLOSSING
RINSING
TOOTHPASTE AND TOOTH POWDER
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 4: MONITORING ORAL WELL-BEING
KEEPING NOTES
WHAT’S WORTH RECORDING ABOUT OUR ORAL HEALTH?
TAKING A LOOK INSIDE THE MOUTH
THE SYMPTOM CHECKLIST
CHAPTER 5: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DENTAL AND
HERBAL TEAM
A TRIP TO THE DENTIST
THE DENTIST
OTHER DENTAL PROFESSIONALS
VENUES
FINANCING
HERBALISTS
REFERENCES
PART II: FROM INFANCY TO OLD AGE: THE MOUTH
THROUGH A LIFETIME
CHAPTER 6: PREGNANCY, INFANTS, AND TODDLERS
DURING PREGNANCY
NEWBORN
TEETHING
MICROBIAL TRANSMISSION FROM CAREGIVER TO INFANT
THRUSH
SUCKING THUMBS, FINGERS, AND PACIFIERS
BABY BOTTLE DECAY
TOOTH DISCOLORATION
GROWING UP WITH HEALTHY TEETH
TODDLER SNACKING
THE FIRST DENTAL VISIT
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 7: TOOTH DECAY
GETTING DOWN TO BASICS: WHAT IS DECAY?
CONTRIBUTING FACTORS
SYMPTOMS OF DECAY
DEALING WITH PAIN
DENTAL INTERVENTIONS
PROTECTING TEETH FROM DECAY
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 8: GUM DISEASES
WHAT IS GUM DISEASE?
COMING TO GRIPS WITH CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS
PREVENTING PERIODONTITIS
OTHER TYPES OF PERIODONTITIS
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 9: TOOTH LOSS, REPLACEMENT, AND
ORTHODONTICS
WHEN ONE TOOTH GOES MISSING
IMPLANTS
BRIDGES
REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURES
DENTURES
PROSTHESES FOR THE MASSES
REFERENCES
CHAPTER 10: HABITS, CONDITIONS, AND DIAGNOSES
AFFECTING THE MOUTH
HOW TO USE THE SYMPTOM CHECKLIST
SUMMARIES OF COMMONLY OCCURRING CONDITIONS SEEN IN
GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE
REFERENCES
Acid Reflux/GERD
Amalgam Tattoo
Angular Cheilitis
Black Hairy Tongue
BRONJ/ONJ
Bruxism
Candidiasis
Canker Sores (Aphthous Stomatitis)
Caries
Cysts/Tumors
Denture Sores
Diabetes
Eating Disorders
Erosion
Fluorosis
Glossitis
Gum Disease
Gum Recession
Herpes d HIV/AIDS
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Hyperplasia
Infection
Kawasaki Disease
Leukoplakia
Lichen Planus
Meth Mouth
Mouth Breathing
Nail Biting
Nicotine Stomatitis
NUG/Vincent’s Disease (Trench Mouth)
Nutritional Deficiencies
Oral Cancer
Oral Piercings
Osteoporosis
Papilloma
Pemphigus vulgaris
Pericoronitis
Pharmaceutical-Related Oral Issues
Root Resorption
Sinusitis
Sjögren’s Syndrome
Smoking Stress
Stress
TMJ Disorders
Torus/Tori/Exostoses
Trauma/Injury
Wisdom Teeth
Xerostomia (dry mouth)
PART III: HERBS FOR THE MOUTH
CHAPTER 11: AN HERBAL MATERIA MEDICA FOR THE
MOUTH
INTRODUCTION TO THE MATERIA MEDICA
THE HERBAL MATERIA MEDICA
REFERENCES
Arnica
Barberry
Barley
Bee balm
Calendula
Cardamom
Cayenne
Chamomile
Cinnamon
Clove
Echinacea
Fennel
Goldenseal
Hops
Kava
Lavender
Lemon balm
Marshmallow
Milky oats
Myrrh
Neem
Oak
Orange peel
Peppermint
Plantain
Prickly ash
Propolis
Red clover
Red raspberry leaf
Rose hips
Rosemary
Sage
Salt
Skullcap
Slippery elm
Stevia
Thyme
Turmeric
Willow
Wintergreen
Yarrow
CHAPTER 12: HOW TO PREPARE HERBAL REMEDIES
ABOUT IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSING QUALITY
DOSING
MAKING HERBAL REMEDIES: TEAS, DECOCTIONS, POULTICES,
TINCTURES, AND MORE
HERBS BY ACTION
HERBS BY SYMPTOM
HANDS-ON AND HOW-TO
REFERENCES
PART IV: SUSTAINING A HEALTHY MOUTH
CHAPTER 13: FOOD AND DRINK
HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES
THE TRUTH ABOUT SUGAR
SALIVA, pH, SNACKING, AND SUGARY DRINKS
HYDRATION
VITAMINS AND MINERALS
NOURISHMENT DURING PREGNANCY
FOODS AND BEVERAGES THAT STAIN
