I was wondering if fasting effectively kills the bacteria and removes the toxins that cause gum disease? I'm lead to believe it can after reading the following:
http://www.dentalfea...p_cleaning.htmlWhat is Deep Cleaning (Deep Scaling & Root Planing)?
If plaque and tartar is left on the teeth, as we mentioned before, it provides the right conditions for bacteria to thrive. The bacteria irritate the gums, which means that they bleed more easily. You may notice this if you are brushing your teeth, or eating, and sometimes your gums may bleed a bit. This is the early stage of gum disease called gingivitis. If you have gingivitis, your dentist or hygienist will clean your teeth by scaling and polishing them.
http://en.wikipedia....nd_root_planingroot planing is a specific treatment that removes the roughened cementum and surface dentin that is impregnated with calculus, microorganisms and their toxins.
http://www.imminst.o...&...st&p=145612Unfortunately, most of the fasting research has been focused on understanding how the body maintains energy levels and determining whether it was effective in treating various diseases. However, some tantalizing research suggests the mechanisms by which fasting helps to promote health. Obviously, it is very effective in removing toxins from the fat (and other) stores, because fat-soluble toxins are rapidly released during fasting. However, probably its most useful effects for detoxification are immune system enhancement, removal of immune complexes from the blood, and removal of food allergens from the intestines.
Changes in the immune system during fasting include: increased macrophage activity, increased cell-mediated immunity (T lymphocytes and lymphokines), decreased complement factors, decreased antigen-antibody complexes, increased immunoglobulin levels, increased neutrophil bactericidal activity, depressed lymphocyte blastogenesis, heightened monocyte killing and bactericidal function, and enhanced natural killer cell activity.** The net effect appears to be an increase in the toxin scavenging activity of the white cells combined with elimination of immune complexes, which can cause widespread inflammatory damage to the body.
Would like to know what anybody thinks about this.