Posted on December 2nd, 2010 by Craig Maltby, Editor
Now this really gives some “teeth” to immune balance
Going to the dentist is not one of my favorite things. Wow, that’s an original thought, right?! I got a reminder in the 
mail last week that my 6-month check up is now upon me. At my age, I don’t really worry about getting cavities. My chief concern is the cracking of fillings that are now decades old! They’re wearing out.
Have you heard the theory that a healthy mouth, many times, is a significant indicator of a healthy body? That’s a good foundational thought for moving onto an online article that appeared this week in Dental Heath magazine. The story, “The Causes of Chronic Mouth Infections,” talks about the importance of immune function in maintaining good oral health. One particularly poignant passage:
“There are also small amounts of fungus that exist normally in your mouth and your digestive tract that help your immune system. Whenever, for whatever reason, your body and immune system is out of balance, too much fungus may grow. This fungus is known as Candida albicans and can grow well beyond what the body can deal with.”
I’m not grooving too well having to envision a mouth full of fungus. But, the point is made. Keep your immune response balanced and you have a better chance of making your dentist happy as well.
