In aller Munde: Unsere Zähne und ihre Bedeutung für die Gesundheit des gesamten Körpers

by Dominik Nischwitz

Unser Mund ist nicht bloß zum Lächeln da, unsere Zähne können mehr als Kauen und unsere Zunge leistet mehr als nur zu schmecken und zu schlucken. Die Mundhöhle ist ein empfindliches Ökosystem und das Tor zu unserem Körper. Durch den Mund ernähren wir uns, durch ihn sprechen wir mit anderen – und er ist zentral für die Gesundheit des gesamten Körpers. Ist der Mund nicht gesund, entstehen Krankheiten: Von Gereiztheit, Müdigkeit und Übergewicht über Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen bis hin zu Schlaganfall, Alzheimer und Krebs – im Mund nimmt alles seinen Anfang. Dr. Dominik Nischwitz, Vorreiter der biologischen Zahnmedizin, erklärt mithilfe der neuesten wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse alles, was wir noch nicht über unsere Zähne wussten, und wie man über einen gesunden Mundraum zu einem gesunden Körper gelangt.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Audiobook, Dentistry, Self Help, Science, Medical

289 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 11, 2019

Reviews

[Magdelanye · Rating 5 out of 5]

The cumbersome title says it all, but you will no doubt be amazed and possibly appalled and alarmed by the detailed information that this book clearly presents, especially for those of us with mixed metals in our mouths. Ankylosis just might be the most common pernicious disease we've never heard of.

Stephen King has got nothing on Dominik Nishchwitz!

[brokensabr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. Would I be exaggerating if I said every household should own this book? Absolutely not. If you have any health issues and/or have ever had any dental work done - you NEED this booK! I was already familiar with biological dentistry before reading this book but man this book just blew my mind! An absolute fountain of knowledge!

Very easy to understand, and laid out very clear and concise so suitable for all who are interested in health. I have no doubt that the information in this book will come in handy for either yourself or your loved ones at some point in life.

I would also highly recommend following the author on instagram as he has a very active page and highlights topics from this book frequently. Well done Dr Dom, very proud! 💯

[Paige Gordon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was absolutely astounding! As someone who’s always hated the dentist, never thought too much about my teeth in general, and mainly viewed them as a bunch of boring, lifeless, troublesome things that I certainly never want to lose - I can honestly say that this book changed my views completely! The message of biological dentistry ties in to so many other healing things I have been learning about recently and overall it just makes so much sense that your mouth, as the gatekeeper to the entire inside of you body, plays such a huge role in overall health and wellness. I think everyone would benefit from reading this book, but especially if you are struggling with dental stuff, unsure of what to make of it all, and just curious if there is any approach other than the mainstream advice, this book is a MUST read!

Favorite quote: “Teeth can play a role in almost all diseases people commonly suffer from today because they affect our super systems (Hormones, Immune, Nervous). “

[Isabel Katharina · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good and informative book to learn more about dentistry and a holistic approach. Easy to understand language and many examples throughout the book, so Jane/John Doe can follow.
There are some interesting and novel ideas regarding dental health that are worth considering and information on common practices ie neural therapy, NICOs, nutrition.
I was a little bit disappointed as the information remains rather basic and a little bit unorganized at times.
Nevertheless I would still recommend reading the book.

[Tara Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book It's All In Your Mouth: Biological Dentistry and the Surprising Impact of Oral Health on Whole Body Wellness by Dr. Dominik Nischwitz comprises 4 chapters that overlooks how overall health plays a critical role in oral health. The chapters are separated into Teeth andMicrobiology, Teeth and the Immune System, Teeth and Chronic Disease, and Get Healthy Stay Healthy with Biological Dentistry. Within these chapters, there are various headings that allow for an easy read. Additionally, there are small text boxes containing information indirectly relating to what is being explained. The purpose of this book is to educate the general public on the symbiotic relationship of the mouth and the entire body, and the importance of maintaining a normal oral flora.

Chapter one encompasses how the mouth has different microbiology depending on its various different states. The chapter begins by explaining how the mouth is directly linked to the most important organs in the body. It goes into detail about the makeup of normal bacteria in the mouth and how it protects the body from periodontal disease and carious lesions. The reader then learns how these bacteria are treated and what happens when there is a carious lesion, gingivitis, and periodontitis. The reader will get a small insight on how the mouth is transformed depending on what environment it is in and the different factors that are involved in each setting.

Chapter two looks at how the immune system reacts to the materials that are entered into the body that treat different dental diseases. Different materials are discussed and both negatives and positives of each.. Although, within this chapter the reader will quickly pick up that the author has a strong negative opinion on amalgam fillings and root canals. The chapter ends with how each tooth is related to different body parts and how the nervous system reacts to the stress of dental diseases.

Chapter three reviews different chronic conditions and how the teeth are directly related to each. This chapter is the shortest in the book and provides details of each disease that the general public would understand. Although not every disease is talked about, the author touches base on some of the more well known ones like cancer, cardiovascular, diabetes, allergies, and obesity. The chapter ends by educating the reader that these diseases start in one place; the mouth.

Chapter four goes into great detail on staying healthy. Right from the start, the reader will again see that the author is against metals in the mouth and is provided a guide on different ways to treat dental disease. Nutrition is then heavily explained and how different vitamins and minerals are critical in one's diet and how they affect the chemicals in our brain.

This book is a valuable resource in educating the general public on how the mouth is connected to the rest of the body. The reader will learn basic concepts on the inflammatory response and how the immune system responds to different dental disease, chronic conditions and how the mouth affects them and lastly, how to overall be healthier. Overall, the layout of this book makes for a simple read, and flows very nicely. It provides a wealth of information and is excellent for someone who would like to learn about the oral cavity.

[Neerja · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book as an ARC from netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I picked this book without any expectations with the only motive of gaining some knowledge and this book did not disappoint me at all. The language in which everything is explained is simple and interesting so even the normal person who is not a dentist can also understand it.

There are so many facts which I discovered after reading this book. It was quite informative and shared many tips.

It enlightened me about the nutritional value of the food we eat. It influenced me into believing that oral health is in fact related to the general health of an individual. Being a dentist myself, I could understand what the author tried to explain.

There were some concepts about the root canal therapy towards which I felt a kind of disagreement. I also felt that this book targeted a definite kind of people of particular country maybe and that does not apply to some groups. But still, I absorbed and gained very much from this book. The topics were very well outlined and explained.

It was a great book and a great experience. I would like to recommend this book.

[rebecca · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is an incredibly misleading book! Some things about the book are scientifically correct and I have no problem with it. However one huge problem is that it presents theories or incredibly rare cases as fact.
For example, the author presents neuralgia induced cavitational osteonecrosis (NICO) as an extremely common side-effect to tooth extraction and therefore dentists shouldn’t extract teeth! However this is not the case! The only evidence for NICOs are cadaver dissections and cases of NICOs are extremely very rare! Often diagnoses of this disease are not actually NICOs, and the diagnosis is only given when there are no other explanations for symptoms! Many dentists dispute the existence of NICOs and so to present it as a very common side effect of extraction is so harmful. Interestingly NICOs are a very common diagnosis amongst holistic dentists and pretty much no other dentists give out this diagnosis….
An important part of giving patients information is telling patients about the likelihood of certain side-effects and this book doesn’t. I can imagine someone refusing treatment after reading this book and as a result may suffer.

[Emily Mellow · Rating 2 out of 5]

While I do strongly believe that everything is connected and the whole system can be affected by infection in one area, this book tries to convince its audience that you can cure your depression, diabetes, and distemper by removing some metal from your mouth, or doing some other oral procedure. It's all too much.
Also, the author does not brush his teeth at night, I don't even think he mentions flossing but I might misremember. Apparently toothpaste is bad, especially if it has titanium dioxide...
I just love it every time some "expert" in any given field comes out with a new cure for *everything* and it's all about their little subsection of the body.
Tired of headaches, insomnia, and chronic pain? Get your teeth fixed by a holistic dentist! Dude. It's just another snake charmer.

[Robert · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have read a ton of books about other aspects of health (how to lose weight, run faster, build muscles and so on), but I had never read a book specifically about dentistry so that made me intrigued to check this out.

The general takeaway is not too shocking. This book is very much in line with currently popular books that warn about the dangers of processed foods, excessive sugar consumption and The Modern Western Lifestyle in general.

But I did pick up some teeth specific things:

(1) The importance of the oral microbiome

As scientists are recognizing the importance of gut microbiota, the same is happening for the mouth. Turns out those "germs" in your mouth are not necessarily bad for you. And what's important is having the right oral environment for the good germs. For example too much consumption of acidic foods (e.g. carbonated soft drinks and citric fruits) may kill off the good germs (most microbes cannot survive in an acidic environment).

But just like with the gut, it's more complicated than this, there is still a lot we don't know.

(2) Amalgam fillings are bad, ceramics are good?
Nischwitz is very negative on using any metal for fillings. But when I did a little bit of research I discovered that his view is not mainstream. For example the American Dental Association still supports Amalgam:
https://www.ada.org/en/about-the-ada/...

(3) Fluoride is not good?
Again Nischwitz seems to be going against the consensus which still supports fluoridated toothpaste.
https://www.ada.org/en/public-program...

CONCLUSION
In general I had a disquieting feeling about the book. Some information seems good, but he seems to lean a bit into the "quack" side of things. There is a lot speculation and opinions presented as facts.

But the idea that oral health probably affects other aspects of our life more than we think is probably not a bad one.

And next time I go to the dentist I'll pay more attention to exactly what they are doing - especially if the are putting mercury in my teeth.

[Yahya · Rating 1 out of 5]

Okay, Dominik started the book really nicely but ended terribly.
A reader should always be critical upon reading because it present controversial ideas including; root canal treatment, amalgam use, fluoride toothpaste, and many other..

The idea of a biological dentist is charming, however, many of the ideas are based on biological plausibility (I mean on cellular and chemical levels, these things could happen but are they supported by studies that are credible and shows Experimental evidence, Temporal sequencing, Strength of association...)

Furthermore, the author seems to look holistically to patient except when mentioning the access to oral health care.. How much does biological dentist cost? and how will that impact the inequality? what about the low SES group who can't even pay for RCT? ...

Finally... Fluoride free! really Doc?

[Kevin · Rating 3 out of 5]

As someone who is very familiar with dentistry (albeit not being a dentist), I found this book informative and straightforward. It makes you think of odontology as an integrative science that has a great impact on your overall health. That said, I found the second part of the book (where the author focuses more on nutrition) way more interesting than the first part (where he talks more about the technical aspects of dentistry).

It's a good book, although a little bit disorganized in relation to the ideas I think the author was trying to convey. But it's got a good message and it's very easy to read.

[Roy Turner · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good book for learning about things to be wary of that your dentist might recommend, and for shining light on some missteps of the dental industry.

The book has some missteps of its own, however:
The benefits of fiber are overstated.
The early talk on Vitamin K was a bit misguided.
Sugar-free gum was recommended, but most of the sugar-free gum readily available should be avoided.

The entire chapter about food should be skipped, which is almost 30% of the book.

I also disagree with some of the mouth care steps that were outlined.

This will get you going in the right direction, but I wouldn't count on it to get you to the finish line.

[Jamesjohn Jamesjohn · Rating 4 out of 5]

. A good alternative-medicine view of oral health & treatment that solidly connects mouth health to entire body health. The principle is Biologic Dentistry, which promotes a strong internal biodiversity for a strong immune system, lower disease, and a happier life.

. This is a German book, nicely translated into English. That means the social/professional viewpoint does not directly apply to the commercialized American dentistry that surrounds me, and that the footnoted references are of little use since they are in German.

[Miki]

Reading this after reading "The Cancer Code" wasn't something I'd planned, but I'm glad that it worked out that way as they complement each other. I highly recommend reading them one after or even simultaneously.

I think that this will be one that I pick up again as a way to ensure that I retain all of the information that I learned about!

I highly recommend this book if you're concerned with your oral hygiene and how it's related to your overall health.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5-4 ☆

I read a few reviews which mentioned the author says he doesn't brush his teeth, this isn't true, he said only brushes his teeth in the morning. I think this is a decent starting point for those wanting to learn about oral health and the connection with rest of the body. I suggest Nadine Artemis's Holistic dental book to go alongside this one though.

[Alexander · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting take on biological dentistry, a discipline seeking to link the impacts of oral health on general health. It's refreshing to read a practitioner with a perspective wider than his scope of practice, that sees the body as a whole and wellness as a pursuit, rather than merely a state.

[Devashis Roy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some really good info in here. Does a great job on explaining a lot of pertinent health considerations and how they affect overall health and one's teeth. Learned some new things, which I am grateful for.

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book with extensive information not only regarding biological dentistry but also about health and wellness in general.

[amelia · Rating 1 out of 5]

bro doesn’t believe in toothpaste or sometging like that

[Bill Rodriguez · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned a lot of what I am doing wrong and what I need to do better.

[Andrea · Rating 2 out of 5]

Well, simply didn't get out of it what I was expecting. The format was already discouraging, light, dense print, incredibly dull and unappealing. But hey, I'm not here for fun, I want a new perspective on dental health, right (cause the topic alone just screams entertainment). There was much anecdotal connecting of evil standard practices with every health problem under the sun, and somehow constant hinting that there would be solutions proffered at the end of the book. The solutions came down to three: don't ever let any conventional dentist do anything to your teeth (cause metal is evil), get rid of all metal containing fillings you may have and remove all dead teeth (cause dead is evil), and here's a diet which will keep your teeth healthy for a million years (and maybe you, too). The description of the "diet" was chaotic and discouraging. Someone give this author a new PR person, because despite all of the above, I think he has some very important points to make. But like this review, you have to get over a lot of drawbacks to find the kernel of good.

[Eric · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm glad I read this book, I walked away with a lot of knowledge. Mainly on how our diet is at the core of our oral health. So many examples of people who don't have access to all the Dentristy professionals we have here and yet they have no dental issues, maybe without brushing their teeth as much as we do. It just makes so much sense. I encourage everyone to read this.