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I have used MMS for years in lieu of antibiotics, and am a huge fan. I've never developed a routine for my mouth though, because it seems so ... counterintuitive. All I've ever heard is how the more acid is in a mouth, the more enamel damage is done. So I am just so hesitant to start a general mouth protocol! Any feedback on where my thinking is erroneous please?

And, as fate would have it, I'm suddenly having profusely bleeding gums when I brush for the last two weeks, for no apparent reason. (No visual problems, not even swelling, but my gums are very sore and "delicate" feeling.)

I have both the 1:1 ratio of citric acid, and hydrochloric acid activators. Is one better than the other for this bleeding crisis? Is one better for general mouth use once I get this back under control?

(And in case it matters, I'm a nonsmoker, non-drinker, no caffeine, no sodas, I pretty much only drink reverse-osmosis water and home-brewed kombucha ever. And brush with neem toothpaste for years)

Thanks for any and all help,
Cheryl

Hi Cheryl.

You can checkout the " Mouth, Gum and Teeth " protocol at the bottom of this page.

I think any sodium chlorite solution, MMS1/CDS/CDH by itself is going to be acidic which may be a problem. I use a few drops of stock CDS and a little water added to some baking soda to make a paste in the palm of my hand. That combination measures about 8.5 pH. The CDS + water part measures 3.5 pH. My saliva measures 6.0 pH, so the combo of all three may be about 7.0 pH, which is neutral. Yes, some of the CLO2 is reduced by the baking soda, but some is left to kill bacteria, etc.

Thank you. Indeed, I was wondering about the baking soda killing it. Am I missing in the protocols somewhere which activator is best for which situations? They always seem to simply say use one of them. As carefully as Jim and his students pay attention to what works best, I keep expecting to find a breakdown of which activator is best in which situation (though I understand the biggest factor is each of our individual bodys' differences, along with diet, genetics, etc. )

Citric acid has been used much longer that hydrochloric acid to "activate" MMS, so more people are probably using CA instead of HCL. I personally don't like the taste of CA and to me, HCL has no taste. So, your choice to use either acid - they both work.

For teeth brushing, I only use CDS because it is fully activated (only contains CLO2) and does not contain any residual MMS or activator acid as MMS1 and CDH do.

I've used CDH4% (so it's made with 4% HCl) for over 2 years now. 2ml in about 100ml water and then add 2 drops of Sweetleaf mint or cinnamon flavored stevia - perfect combination! I brush, gargle and even sniff a bit up into my nostrils .

Hope that helps,
Scott

Aw Scott, you have a closed-mouth smile. I can't see if your teeth are pearly-white or not, lol.
So seriously, you don't believe the hcl has deteriorated the enamel of your teeth?
And is this ALL you use, daily it sounds like? (Or do you brush your teeth with something else also, except for 2-3 times a week as outlined in the protocol for maintenance) Cheryl

Hahaha

My teeth are a fairly normal white I'd say, for someone who drinks black coffee almost daily. And yes, this is all I use, twice a day. Theoretically, all the HCl is used up in the activating process, but I still do a quick rinse of my mouth with water just to make sure. I wouldn't do this if I thought it hurt my teeth in any way.

Take care,

Scott

Welcome back TQ. Nice to see your mug shot again!

--CL

Hi Cheryl,
I have been using CDH (activated with 4% HCL) and DMSO for dental hygiene for a few years with great success. My dentist uses a special digital device to measure some of the worst bad bacteria by taking a swab from behind the lower teeth. She says my cavity causing bacteria count is among the lowest she sees in her practice and few people have the low numbers I've had. She has said nothing about seeing any enamel damage, but I will be seeing her again for a check up in a few weeks, I'll keep you posted on this. I add DMSO to the CDH because it "drives" the CDH deep into the tissue and into those deep root canal pockets and even the jaw bone. I am not big on precision measurements, but I'd guess my measurements to be as follows:

3 ml CDH (made with 4% HCL)
10 drops DMSO (highest grade available from WPS4SALE)
1/3 c. filtered water

I allow the HCL and DMSO to sit for about 10 minutes or so. I understand that this wait-time allows the two chemicals to "merge." I also understand that if you wait TOO long, the DMSO de-activates the CDH... I hope anyone knowing differently will correct me on this. Like I said, my dentist's tests show that I have consistently low bad bacteria counts.

I swish this mixture around in my mouth and spit it out. There is enough liquid to do about two or sometimes three swishes.
I'd also like to mention that if I start to have pain (this usually occurs at the site of a 40 yr. old root canal that acts up from time to time. Infection no doubt. When this happens, I do twice a week mouth rinses (or even three-times a week). When I'm not having dental problems, I do this procedure maybe once every two weeks or sometimes less.

joyce