Natural Tooth Enamel Restoration
A poor diet and digestion leads to slightly acid saliva and an environment which accelerates the demineralization of enamel. Healthy saliva is neutral or slightly alkaline. Such an environment is not conducive for harmful bacteria which need an acid medium to do damage. Indications of overeating and poor digestion include dry mouth and a lack of saliva which leave the mouth unprotected and thus more prone to tooth decay.
Tooth enamel is almost entirely composed of calcium phosphate. Mineralization is the chemical process of enamel formation, a combination of calcium, phosphate, and hydroxyl ions. The reverse process is called demineralization or erosion of the enamel, consisting of the breaking up of calcium phosphate into calcium, phosphate, and hydroxyl ions.
Mineralization
An acidic medium will favor the process of demineralization. An alkaline medium will favor the process of mineralization. Healthy saliva will provide that alkaline medium which will in turn provide calcium and phosphate ions.
It is generally thought that the erosion of tooth enamel is permanent, that once it’s gone it’s lost forever. The hard enamel and the dentine covering the tooth may appear inert, but this is a misconception. Living cells have built these structures so when the body is in need of calcium, demineralization takes place. This means that during calcium deficiency, the body can rob the enamel and dentine, as well as bones, of calcium. If demineralization is possible during calcium deficiency, it is reasonable to assume that remineralization can take place when there is an adequate supply of calcium and other favorable conditions. A good diet and good eating habits are essential for maintaining healthy teeth, gums, and bones.
Consider the Principles of Food Combining
What dietary adjustments can be made to provide conditions that favor the restoration of tooth enamel? There are sound physiological reasons for eating foods in compatible combinations. Mixing certain foods in the digestive system will cause distress. The principles of food combining are dictated by digestive chemistry because different foods are digested differently. Starchy foods require an alkaline digestive medium which is supplied initially in the mouth by the enzyme pitalin. Protein foods require an acid medium for digestion such as hydrochloric acid.
Acids and alkalis neutralize each other. If you eat a starch with a protein, digestion is impaired or completely arrested. The undigested food mass can cause various kinds of digestive disorders since undigested food becomes soil for bacteria which ferment and decompose it.
Following are some simple rules of diet set forth by Dr. Herbert M. Shelton, a modern proponent of healthy eating habits, to help maintain the body with sufficient nutrients:
-Eat protein and carbohydrates at separate meals.
-Eat fat and protein at separate meals.
-Eat sugar and protein at separate meals.
-Eat acidic fruits alone.
What can be done to remineralize enamel topically?
Using the potent knowledge of correct dietary habits, Uncle Harry’s has developed a system that will helf to create an effective body chemistry for the remineralization of tooth enamel: Uncle Harry’s Natural Tooth Powder and Uncle Harry’s Tooth & Gum Elixir.
To maintain an alkaline environment in your mouth, use the following procedure:
Place ½ teaspoon or more of Tooth Powder in a cup. Add 3 or more drops of Tooth & Gum Elixir. Add water to liquefy. Use this mixture as a mouthwash, rotating it in your mouth for up to a minute. Repeat this at least 4 or more times a day for intensive treatment.






