Comments by "Panama Fred" (@panamafred1) on "How ROOT CANALS Lower Life Expectancy u0026 CAUSE DISEASE! | Dr. Rouzita Rashtian, DDS" video.

  1. Just this morning I had two old root canaled teeth that were bothering me removed. The dentist said he could "restore" them. I read The Toxic Tooth this week and chose to remove them. Glad I did. They were abscessed and had the smell of death. Now I hope to see my energy restored. Edit 9 months later: My energy has returned better than ever. Edit 3 years later: I continue to be happy with my decision to pull. There are gaps where teeth used to be of course, but I have no problem eating a nice ribeye steak, even with no lower molars. At my age of 76 I have lost the need for vanity. My comment is one of the most replied to of all the comments I have made on YouTube. I recommend that everyone read The Toxic Tooth. Good luck, dentistry is not a perfect science in my opinion.
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  2.  @mb6845  Yes! Before the extractions, my wife said that I was turning gray. My energy was very low. I knew I was fighting something. Now, 5 or 6 weeks later, my color has returned and my energy is significantly better. One more extraction in a few weeks. I can't wait!
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  3.  @InGreed666  Absolutely! But it is a blow to the ego to lose teeth. Still, the bigger win was to pull the infectious offenders. If I could start from scratch, I wouldn't eat sugar, carbs, or supermarket seed oils. Inflammation is the culprit and these non-foods cause it.
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  4.  @mb6845  The teeth were too far gone to save. I don't think the dentist could have removed the infection. Without blood supply to the tooth, the area would forever be prone to infection. Since I changed my diet, my chronic dental problems, such as gum disease, have gone away. I now eat the Carnivore diet. All my health issues have lessened or gone away, including diabetes and obesity. I think pulling my teeth AND changing my diet have increased my health and happiness. Be well.
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  5.  @mb6845  I wish you success. Be ready for push back from the dentist. Have the dentist take high resolution x-rays and look for abcesses. For me, when I pushed on the side of the teeth, I felt discomfort. That was enough for my dentist to agree to the pulling. But extractions are very common here in Panama as so many people don't have a lot of money. Good Luck MB.
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  6.  @InGreed666  Thanks. I was a vegetarian and often ate vegan for 35 years. It was quite the adjustment to Carnivore. I wish we lived in a world where I didn't have to eat meat, but it just wasn't working for me. Now at 74, eating Keto since 2014 and now Carnivore, I've never felt better. Before, I was headed for an early death. Thank you for being open minded. I support everyone in their right to choose for themselves. Diet choice is very complicated.
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  7.  @InGreed666  I eat the Carnivore diet. It is the ultimate allergen elimination diet. One might think that eating only animal products is too limiting. But this way of eating gives me the most relief from my health challenges of anything I have tried. The basics are beef, butter, bacon, and eggs (and salt). No calorie counting, no nothing. Just eat until you are comfortably stuffed. Then do it again when you get hungry many hours later. I eat once or twice a day without any cravings because the animal products have such high nutrition content. When I realized that food is nutrition, not entertainment, eating became very easy. I can make a whole meal in about 5 minutes. Throw a pound of hamburger in a pan and cook it to the way you like it. Add salt and butter. Done. I've lost weight that I have struggled with for years. I'm not even trying. YouTube is full of Carnivore videos.
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  8.  @amolshende3  Normal as they come. There aren't options for holistic dental here in Panama.
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  9.  @mb6845  There is so much about the Carnivore diet on YouTube now. Carnivore delivers so much nutrition that I think a thin person would build muscle quite easily. Your mileage may vary. I'm very happy with the changes to my body and mind.
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  10.  @InGreed666  No, not yet. Since my time in Vietnam many years ago, I have had an autoimmune disease. Part of it is that I am very sensitive to many chemicals and substances. I am afraid to introduce foreign substances into my mouth. I may just live with what I've got and be as at peace with it as best as I can.
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  11.  @bradgillian5269  Good joke Brad! I was a vegetarian and frequent vegan for 35 years. Doctor's orders. But if I would start over, I would have my mother eat the Carnivore diet while I was still in the womb. I would eat the Carnivore diet as a baby and continue throughout my life. I'm in my eighth month of zero sugar, zero carbs and feel a thousand percent better than ever before. I'm 74 and without those bad teeth in my mouth (sugar sugar sugar as a kid and adult) and an animal based diet, I am for once in my life healthy! Peace.
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  12.  @raymonddowling5553  It could be if the teeth are chronically infected. Pulling the teeth did a tremendous amount of good for me but I can't say for you. Additionally, How's your diet? Sugar, carbs, seed oils, and even most veges cause systemic inflammation which saps energy big time. I've been eating the Carnivore diet for nine months and have even more energy.
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  13.  @deadmanswife3625  The Carnivore diet is what made quitting sugar and carbs easy for me. No more cravings!
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  14.  @Bbbbbbbbbbb-f1w  So true!
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  15.  @valeriemccroskey8944  Do a deep dive into the research and evidence pro and con. Then take seven deep breaths and make your decision. When it comes to teeth, there is no perfect answer, only make do with what you have. Good luck.
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  16.  @chris-cy5ed  I feel your pain. It's a wickedly difficult decision. I think I'm going to start with the least invasive first - probably a removable partial. Good luck with your decision.
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  17.  @matthewwerran2780  I live in Panama. Any street corner dentist will do!
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  18.  @srisungazesplash1340  It takes me longer to eat but I get there! Funny thing is that now I eat the zero carb Carnivore diet and have ribeye steak almost every night. Breakfast is easier though, a pound of ground beef.
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  19.  @corithefrugalflower  Yes. I think the chronic infection greatly affected my overall health including the chronic fatigue. Now if my loving mother hadn't felt the need to feed me sugar laden chocolate chip cookies every day after school. She did her best. Be well.
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  20.  @RunninUpThatHillh  I spent thousands on a bridge only to have the two anchor teeth go bad a year or two later. Money down the drain. Your husband needs to watch a video by Abby The Spoon Lady: "So what if I don't have teeth! (Spoon Lady)".
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  21.  @shrishti6617  Yes. But I still prefer not to have a festering infection that would affect every part of my body.
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  22.  @thehardlife5588  The jury is still out on this. I'm missing a lot of teeth and it might be the smart thing to do. But for me the least medicine is the best medicine so I'm holding off as long as I can. I have a couple more on the uppers than the lowers, so I might go for removable false ones on the lower. Time will tell. The funny thing is that I eat the Carnivore diet now and have a steak or two a day. I can still chew it well as long as I take my time.
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  23. @Denise Hadfield I agree that is tough! I fought the battle for years without success. Finally, eight months ago I started eating the Carnivore diet. After a couple weeks, 99 percent of my cravings disappeared. Later the last percent vanished. The Carnivore diet is unique. The secret is to eat ONLY meat and animal products. Eat until "comfortably stuffed." The meat is so nutritious that when full, there is no desire for more food. After I have a meal, I am not hungry for hours. I don't need to snack at all. The next meal I do the same -- eat until comfortably stuffed. Also, eat a lot of animal fat -- butter, tallow, etc. It is that fat that is filling and provides fuel. The protein provides everything we need to build and maintain cells and muscles. Don't be worried about gaining weight; I easily lost a bunch of weight. I absolutely love this way of eating and don't see myself going back to those troublesome carbs. YouTube is filled with Carnivore diet videos. People have reversed years of suffering from a multitude of maladies. I"m 74 and have regained my health on many levels. Love it.
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  24.  @gods-best-friend-gbf  From my experience, this is one of those Do The Best You Can situations.
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  25.  @kerrymeyer239  Yikes! Eleven? Wow! I feel for you. I decided to sacrifice my smile for health. I'm glad I did because my health returned, although it takes me a while to eat my ribeye steak every night. Watch this video for perspective on losing teeth: "So what if I don't have teeth! (Spoon Lady)".
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  26.  @vtgirl1969  Oh geesh. Have you read Toxic Tooth? Good luck!
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  27.  @measuresofwellness  YouTube has many videos about MS and the Carnivore diet. But whatever you do, I wish you well.
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  28.  @natureloversadventures7335  We are such complex beings, no? Since I posted my comment, I have switched to the Carnivore diet. Gum disease completely reversed along with 26 other health issues.
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  29.  @antoinettefrancis5036  I was massively chemically sensitive since I was 30. Nine years ago I went low carb for seven years but the sensitivity continued. Two years ago I transitioned to full on Carnivore. Four months in, I realized that the chemical sensitivity had completely vanished! What a relief! Yes, cravings are an issue. The trick for me is to eat a high fat meat and to eat until I'm full. Cravings are minimized or non-existent. I eat a lot of 75/25 ground beef hamburgers - about a pound for breakfast. For my evening meal I eat a pound of strip loin steak. If it isn't fatty enough, I'll add some beef tallow. Fills me so much that I don't want carbs. Of course the gut biome has to adjust to the higher fat. Eating this way I still lost the 30 pounds that I needed to. Best wishes.
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  30. Not yet. I don't like the idea of implants; I've seen too many people who wouldn't do it again. But dentures are on the list for the future. Money is the issue, plus I'm doing okay even though I only have one opposing molar and all I eat is meat (the Carnivore diet). By the way, all my gum and decay issues have stopped since I ditched sugar and carbs from my diet. I love eating Carnivore!  @bhpunnya 
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  31. Hi. It's been a year since you had your two root canaled teeth pulled. I'm wondering if any of your neurological issues resolved.
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  32.  @firefly1154  Not yet. My funds are limited and I'm saving and weighing options. I'm chemically sensitive and am hesitant to put metals in my mouth. I'm leaning towards the All On Four option, my dentist said that I might do well with All On Three. I'm in the mountains of Panama and my dentist is just now getting the technology to do this. He said he would call me when he is set up and will give me a deep discount for being his guinea pig! By the way, doctors and dentists here give you their cell phone number. They even call you the next day to see how you are doing.
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  33.  @firefly1154  Haha, I have a couple more teeth on the bottom than you, but I'm getting close! Yes, I have heard the fear mongering for years about my face falling off. Choosing the correct path is difficult, especially if one has to consider the financial interests of the dentist. My wife, bless her heart, says I am still her handsome man. I smile a lot to keep my muscles strong. But, I eat a lot of meat, the Carnivore diet if you will, and it is getting increasingly difficult to chew a nice piece of beef. That's the only reason I am considering replacing the teeth. (Or conversely, hamburger has its benefits, too.) Good luck with your decision. As an aside, have you seen the Spoon Lady? I very much like this stereotype-busting video of hers -- Search YouTube for -- So What If I don't Have Teeth! (Spoon Lady).
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  34.  @srisungazesplash1340  No, I have empty spaces.
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  35.  @mrsgonzalez6490  They did mine with local anesthesia. There shouldn't be much pain because the nerves are dead.
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  36.  @Phuong_Nguyen_  Oh, I wish I could advise you, but I am a carpenter, not a dentist. Get a good x-ray and talk about it with your dentist. Personally, I would yank it, but your mileage may vary! Good luck!
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  37.  @Phuong_Nguyen_  I think you have a reasonable plan. It is rough to lose a tooth. Monitor your health for that year for any new unexpected/unusual symptoms/illness. Best wishes!
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  38.  @Phuong_Nguyen_  I always mourn the loss of a tooth. But as you said, it is what it is. Thanks for telling me, heal well.
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  39.  @e.h97  My health improved dramatically after pulling the root canaled teeth. You should see photos of me just before and a month later. Night and day... I have nothing against eating raw meat, but I prefer to grill it at this point.
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  40.  @antoinettefrancis5036  For me, it all comes down to my budget (Social Security), and not wanting metals either. And of course, my age. I'm 75 and just don't want a lot of invasive surgery. So for me it ends up being that I make the best decision I can with a lousy set of circumstances. I will always pull a rotting tooth for my overall health. I'm thinking that I will end up with at least a bottom plate. By the way, everything about my health has improved, including gum disease, since I switched to the Carnivore diet about 16 months ago. I have a list of 26 things that have improved, including the complete reversal of diabetes. Good luck with your decisions.
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  41.  @Faith5883  Here in Panama, about $45.
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  42. @Faith5883  Excellent dentists, state of the art. Only less expensive. Many Americans go to Algadones, Mexico, across the border from Yuma, Arizona. The whole town is for dental tourism. Pennies on the dollar!
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  43.  @tphilbin1  It's a huge dilemma for sure. Good luck with making your decision.
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  44.  @ctsingletrack  Ouch, yes, they do sap your energy.
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  45.  @denisehadfield7995  I think that this is probably my best option. I may do it when the budget allows...
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  46.  @Als11able  Yes!
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  47.  @MrYorickJenkins  I don't think perfection exists in dentistry. Do the best we can with what we've got.
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  48.  @flowergarden1426  Sorry, I can't speak to that. I read that book years ago and tried it without the success that I have enjoyed with carnivore.
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  49.  @thehardlife5588  Absolutely!
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  50.  Lo  Nothing yet.
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  51.  @loucollins6367  I haven't done anything yet. I'm still chewing steak ok, It just takes me a bit longer. Money is an issue.
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  52.  @carlandrews5810  No, sorry. I live in Panama.
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  53.  @carlandrews5810  Carl, since my extractions, my dentist has retired. Sorry. Funny thing is that I am going to Colombia for a small medical procedure that is $4k in Panama but only $800 in Medellin. I think Colombia is much better for health care than Panama!
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  54.  @koolhunk1225  I don't know, but so far I have not replaced them. But I am old... 😁
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  55.  @theeemaven  No, only local. It was fine for me, but I have a high tolerance for accepting any pain. Your mileage may vary.
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  56.  @vtgirl1969  I know the feeling. I commiserate with you.
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  57.  @vtgirl1969  Monitor your health for unexplainable problems. At least you will have more information than most.
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  58.  @LordByron1821  I'm no expert, but I have watched many, many Carnivore diet videos. It seems that there is a difference between oxidized LDL cholesterol (bad) and non-oxidized LDL cholesterol (good). I think it goes something like this -- when sugar and carbs (Standard American Diet) are consumed with fat, free-radicals are formed which cause all manner of problems. Eliminating the sugar/carbs eliminates the problem. So even high cholesterol may not be a problem for Carnivores. Search YouTube for "oxidized cholesterol" and you will find a better answer than I can give.
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  59.  @c.m.1826  And the same to you! Teeth are important. But not when they are killing us!
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  60.  @bratty6194  Geesh, that's a tough situation. Good luck for the best outcome!
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  61.  @fredsmith2277  I think I have one more root canaled tooth. It is loose in the socket. No pain, but I was just saying to my wife that I am unreasonably tired all the time. I think it is time to visit the DDS (Digger of Dirty Stumps as was said to me by a dentist friend many years ago.)
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  62.  @fredsmith2277  Sure seems to be the case, doesn't it!
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  63.  @nancyk5203  It was a total of 3 molars, all on the bottom.
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  64. I suspect that you will feel better without the tooth. I do not know about invisalign... @bhpunnya 
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  65. That's no fun. As to the shots, I used to be chemically sensitive and had a response like yours. Thought I was dying. My dentist suggested that the next time that she use a numbing agent without epinephrine. It worked well, no panic, but the numbing effect doesn't last as long. Ask your dentist about this... Good luck.  @numerouno3521 
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  66.  @syfodias-jedimaster  It's worth investigating.
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  67.  @rilynzzz  It look just a few minutes to pull the tooth. Healing time varies depending on your overall health. For me, I ate eggs for two days and then could eat normally.
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  68.  @JamieLe-b4n  I think it depends. For me, restoring my failing health was more important than cosmetics or chewing. It depends on budget, your age, your vanity, I'm not sorry that I pulled then. Your mileage may vary. That's the best answer I can give you.
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  69. @SoundStonersENT  Hey, you do you, I'll do me.
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  70. @eastwoofer  1990s more or less.
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  71.  @cafepr  No, I'm doing fine without it, I can still chew a nice ribeye steak. But I'm in my upper 70s. A younger person might not want to go 50 years without something in that space.
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  72.  @123f89  Yes, I ask for an extraction. I tell them I can't afford a root canal and at my age of 76 don't mind losing the tooth. I tell them that if I lose enough teeth that I will just get a plate like my mother had. I don't even try to get into the conversation of the dangers of systemic infection in the future. If they don't know by now, they surely won't listen to me.
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  73. @yomdashuk2264  No, nothing beyond fillings. I say I'm going comando; as long as I can still chew a nice ribeye steak, I'm okay with it. But I'm old. A younger person might not want to go 30 or 40 years without an artificial fix.
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  74. @مهاجر-في-الغربة  Very well said!
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  75. @yomdashuk2264  No, I haven't replaced any teeth yet.
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  76.  @betsydonis5134  Search YouTube for "carnivore diet diabetes". I am no longer diabetic, my blood pressure is now normal and no more meds. It is a powerful way to eat and heal. You won't grow teeth back and you still may need dental care but Carnivore dramatically reduces inflammation throughout the body.
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