I used to have this problem... I was required to go every three months for cleanings due to the terrible build up.... and the cleanings were brutal for me and the dental hygienist.

Glycerine in toothpaste is, what I believe one huge culprit here, as it coats the teeth and prevents normal metabolism\interaction of the "live" bone.

I use a mixture of 1 part Terramin clay, 1 part baking soda and 1/2 part Real Salt to brush my teeth and usually wet the brush with H2O2. I have now, after several years of this and paying attention to diet and lifestyle, nearly no build up at all... just a little where I have some crowding on my lower teeth.

When I want to whiten them a bit (this is rarely an issue now), I may use a bit of lemon juice on the brush with the powder.

I realized plaque reduction benefit with oil pulling as well, although I no longer regularly practice oil pulling - perhaps once or twice a week when the mood strikes.

As an aside, my dental "pockets" have all improved greatly as well. I was told last time I went in for a cleaning that they do not normally see that kind of reversal in dental pockets improvement or plaque reduction, especially in someone my age - 53.

They think I am brushing and flossing my teeth like crazy... nope... brush and floss once a day is all... sometimes I skip a day or two and my teeth still feel clean.

I think conventional brushing and toothpastes, like most commercial personal hygiene and cosmetic products, hide the "symptoms" of dis-ease from us.

grz-

Here's the LONG "allopathic" explanation:
http://www.drpgilbert.com/dental-plaque-control.html


Here's the basic truth:
Our mouths are TOTALLY out of balance with the various microorganisms...due to all KINDS of toxins in our environment and the food we eat (as well as the mucous forming foods we eat). We ingest FAR FAR FAR too many rock-based minerals that our body can NOT assimilate. And everytime we brush our teeth with toothpaste (ANY kind) we get a nice thick slimey layer of glycerine. It all ends up mixing together and sticking to the teeth like cement. (kinda like the plaque in our colon) ack.

An excellent "quick fix"? Dr. Schulze s Tooth & Gum formula brushed into the teeth and gums twice daily (this is a strong antibacterial and provides strong circulation to the gums) and Dr. Christopher's Tooth Powder brushed twice daily (which is an excellent/safe abrasive and contains ample PLANT-based minerals for assimilation & healing)...pack this into (or rub into) the gum line every night right before bed.

Echinacea tincture daily, to enhance & bolster the immune system to rid the body of the 'bad microorganisms' and balance them with the good.

Of course, you'll NEVER stop it from forming while eating a toxic diet (special evils here? White Sugar , white flour, actually ANY kind of flour products, and DAIRY). Yes, they LIED, dairy is NOT beneficial to teeth, and pasteurized dairy actually sucks the calcium right out of the body.

1 container of Dr. Christopher's Tooth Powder
1 bottle of Dr. Schulze Tooth & Gum formula
1 4oz bottle of Echinacea (take 4-6 droppersful daily).

And if you have diet issues, do your best to change them :)

Of course, all aspects of health are interrelated and all organs and systems of the body are dependent upon each other. But these 3 things will likely get you 'out of the weeds' in a months time :)

Blessings,

Unyquity

I use soap to brush my teeth, obviously the herbal mix is better but a good natural soap works fine enough.