
DEVELOPMENT AND FUNCTION OF THE DENTIN AND THE JAW BONES: A human adult has 32 teeth, 16 in the upper jaw and 16 in the lower jaw. Each tooth consists of a crown (above the gum line) covered by enamel and a root (below the gum line). The tooth is for the most part made of dentin. Its calcified structure is denser than that of bones, which allows withstanding the stress of biting and grinding. The roots of the teeth reach into the upper or lower jaw bones. The root canals extend from the tip of the root into the pulp chamber, located in the center of the tooth. The pulp contains blood vessels that nourish the tooth and nerves that provide sensitivity to heat, cold, pain, and pressure. The pulp cells, called odontoblasts, are capable of producing dentin (similar to bone-building osteoblasts ). The pulp is quasi the “bone marrow” of the tooth. The periodontium (also termed odontoperiosteum) surrounding the dentin provides support to the teeth (equivalent to the periosteum covering the bones). The gums (see mouth submucosa and mouth surface mucosa) or gingiva lies over the jaw bones and hugs the tooth tightly at the neck. The jaw is a pair of bones that forms the framework of the mouth. It consists of the maxilla (fixed upper jaw bone), the mandible (movable lower jaw bone), and the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The function of the jaw is its use for biting and chewing (see also jaw muscles). The dentin and jaw bones originate from the new mesoderm and are therefore controlled from the cerebral medulla.
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BRAIN LEVEL: In the cerebral medulla, the dentin of the right teeth and the right jaw bones are controlled from the left side of the brain; the dentin of the left teeth and the left jaw bones are controlled from the right cerebral hemisphere (paramedial). Hence, there is a cross-over correlation from the brain to the organ.
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BIOLOGICAL CONFLICT: The biological conflict linked to the dentin is not being able to bite, either literally (being unable or having difficulties manipulating food) or figuratively, in the sense of not being able to “bite” or “snap at” an opponent, because the individual is in a weaker position (compare with bite conflict related to the enamel and the jaw muscles). For example, physically weaker (a child vis-à-vis a bigger child or an adult, a woman vis-à-vis a man, a small dog vis-à-vis a big dog), in a weaker position at the workplace (an employee vis-à-vis the boss or a colleague in a higher position), at school (a student vis-à-vis a teacher, a teacher vis-à-vis the principle), within the family (a child vis-à-vis a parent or an older sibling; a new spouse or partner vis-à-vis a stepchild), or in a weaker position vis-à-vis an authority (government official, policeman, doctor, judge, bank manager). Discrimination, political oppression, abuse (physical, sexual, verbal), punishments, restrictions, provocations, or being scolded create situations that could trigger a bite conflict. The conflict is experienced as not being able to fight back or fight someone off in defense (“showing one’s teeth”). Verbal fights and constant arguing with a family member are classic bite conflicts. The bite conflict related to the dental bone is a type of self-devaluation conflict (see bones and joints). Unattractive teeth, because of poor dental hygiene, can therefore also cause a dentin-related conflict. The bite conflict associated with the jaw bones is perceived as more intense.
Location: Which teeth are affected by the bite conflict is determined by the individual perception of the conflict situation in correspondence to the specific function of the teeth.
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The incisors (front teeth) are used for biting and cutting food. The related bite conflict: not being able to bite, snap at someone, or show one’s teeth.
The canines (at the corner) are used for gripping and tearing food. The related bite conflict: not being able to snatch a person.
The molars (at the back) are used for crushing and chewing food. The related bite conflict: not being able to crunch or grind an opponent (“chewing him up and spitting him out”).
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NOTE: Whether the jaw or teeth on the right or left side are affected is determined by a person’s handedness and whether the conflict is mother/child or partner-related.
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CONFLICT-ACTIVE PHASE: loss of dentin causing holes ( cavities) in the tooth. Since dentin cavities are painless (contrary to cavities in the enamel) they are usually only detected through an X-ray. If, however, a cavity progresses to the pulp, the exposure of the pulp causes a painful sensitivity to hot, cold, sweet, or sour foods and drinks. Excessive dentine loss due to lasting conflict activity destroys the internal structures of the tooth with the result that the tooth breaks. Without blood supply to the pulp, the tooth starts to rot from the inside.
NOTE: Tooth decay, whether it occurs in the dentin or in the enamel, is unrelated to sugar in foods or liquids. Not every child or adult with a “sweet tooth” develops cavities! Conversely, cavities are also found in people who hardly eat any sweets. Tooth decay is also unrelated to dental care. Persons who are consistent with their dental hygiene also have cavities and the other way around.
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Here we see the impact of a bite conflict in the control center of the dentin (view the GNM diagram). The Hamer Focus reaches over both brain hemispheres (central conflict). This reveals that the person associated the conflict with his/her mother/child and partner, for example, with both parents (father and mother), causing cavities in the right and left teeth (compare with impact of a central conflict in the enamel relay).
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If the jaw is affected, the jaw bone decalcifies (osteolysis). With prolonged conflict activity, the neck of the tooth gets visibly longer, the gums recede and the tooth becomes loose and unstable. Consequently, the gums tear easily causing gum bleeding (gum diseases such as a gum abscess or gingivitis relate to the mouth submucosa and mouth surface mucosa). The degeneration of the periodontal structure is called periodontosis. There is a risk that the tooth falls out.
HEALING PHASE: In the healing phase, the cavities in the tooth are refilled with dentin callus produced by odontoblasts in the pulp (similar to the reconstruction of bones with callus produced by bone-building osteoblasts). The soft callus eventually hardens.
NOTE: All organs that derive from the new mesoderm (“surplus group”), including the dentin, show the biological purpose at the end of the healing phase. After the healing process has been completed, the organ or tissue is stronger than before, which allows being better prepared for a conflict of the same kind.
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In the jaw, the soft bone callus makes the tooth or teeth shift easily. Dental braces designed to align and straighten the teeth work therefore best during that period.
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If a tooth cavity has an external opening (see tooth fistula) the callus finds its way into the mouth. Combined with food remnants and saliva, the sticky substance adheres to the surface of the teeth contributing to the formation of tartar, a form of hardened dental plaque. Contrary to the common belief, dental plaque does not cause cavities. Plaque is also believed to cause gingivitis, an inflammation of the gums. This theory, however, cannot explain why cavities or gingivitis occur on the right or left side of the mouth, why cavities develop in a very specific tooth, why they affect the front teeth or molars, or why the “caries” occurs in the dentin or in the tooth enamel. German New Medicine offers insights into the cause of “tooth diseases” that will fundamentally change dental medicine as we know it.
During the replenishing process, the periodontium covering the tooth stretches due to the swelling. This can cause a severe toothache since the squamous epithelial layer covering the periodontium is endowed with highly sensitive nerves (compare with dental pain involving the enamel). If the cavity formed inside the tooth rather than towards the border, the swelling might press on the pulp. In this case, the pain could be excruciating. Prolonged pressure on the pulp ( hanging healing) might damage the tooth’s nerves (the pulp can also become damaged through repeated dental work on a tooth or large fillings). At that point, the standard treatment is a root canal or an extraction of the tooth.
The root canal procedure entails removing the entire contents of the pulp and filling the cavity with a plastic material called gutta-percha. There is more to it than that: The filling also contains formaldehyde and arsenic!
“There is no justification, whatsoever, for the use of arsenic in modern dental practice.”
The same must be said about the use of dental fillings containing mercury,
a neurotoxin that can cause serious neurological problems.
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What is left after a root canal is a dead and toxic tooth! The theory that a root-canaled tooth bears the risk of developing cancer or of having a heart attack, as originally proposed by Dr. Weston A. Price (in 1922), is, based on the Five Biological Laws, highly doubtful. From a GNM point of view, a root canal should be avoided at all costs. In exceptional cases, the affected tooth might have to be extracted and replaced.
“A tooth's nerve is not vitally important to a tooth's health and function. Its only function is sensory to provide the sensation of heat or cold. The presence or absence of a nerve will not affect the day-to-day functioning of the tooth” (“ Dental Health and Root Canals”, WebMD, March 20, 2023).
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Bacteria, provided they are available, assist the reconstruction of the tooth. The microbial activity causes an abscessed tooth with an accumulation of callus and pus inside the tooth (compare with gum abscess). The pain of the tooth abscess is due to the buildup of pressure inside the tooth. If, however, the cavity has created an external opening, called a tooth fistula, the pus will leak out and drain the abscess on its own.
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The swelling around the tooth (see picture) results from to the edema (fluid accumulation) in the healing area. With water retention because of the SYNDROME, the swelling becomes considerably larger, noticeable as facial swelling.
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In the jaw, the recalcification that occurs during the healing phase is also accompanied by swelling and pain, caused by the stretching of the periosteal layer covering the jaw bones. A large swelling is usually diagnosed as jaw cancer (see bone cancer). Pain in the temporomandibular joint is referred to as TMJ syndrome.
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