The Tooth-Body Chart; Clues to Nutritional Deficiencies

Sources:

1. Dr. Vinograd, DDS, San Diego, C
Meridian Tooth Chart

2. Empirical Relationships Between
Compiled by Thomas Rau, MD; Par
Switzerland

Emotions and Their Relatio
Feelings Buried Alive Never Die, By

3. Acumeridian Tooth-Organ Relat
Neuropeptide Emotion correlation
sources by Dr. Ralph Wilson, ND, M
www.NaturalWorldHealing.com

4. Dr. Harold E. Ravins, DDS (1933
Center for Holistic Dentistry, Los A

CA

n Teeth, Organs, Disease Chart:
racelsus Clinic, Lustmuhle,

onships to Organs:
y Karol K. Truman
tionships (with Atonomic/
ns) – Abridged from various
MS

3-2010)
Angeles, CA

The Origins of the Me

In Chinese medicine, much atten
energy of life called “chi” or “q
every person and every other
circulate through the body alon
When the energy flows freely, eve
is maintained. When chi is block

pain, illness and other sym
Think of these meridians like riv
there are disasters, including sho
resulting in outages. The purpos

the normal flow of chi and the
function by stimulating certain p

ener

eridian Tooth Chart

ention is focused on a universal
qi”. This force that’s present in

living creature is believed to
ng pathways called meridians.
erything is fine and good health
ked, however, you experience
mptoms of the disruption.
vers. When these rivers flood,
ort-outs of the electrical circuits
se of acupuncture is to restore
erefore restore normal body
points and freeing the pent-up
rgy.

So what does this have to do with d
about the Tooth-Organ Chart that a
with a specific organ system in the b
years of study and feedback from m
that our teeth really are connected

that the relationship between ora
rea

When a tooth becomes damage
current [silver mercury fillings], tha
the flow of chi energy. As a result, w
by meridian to that tooth is negative

wellness is co

- Dr. Daniel Vi
San Die

http://besttoothpaste.net/

dentistry? Many years ago, I learned
associates each tooth in the mouth
body. I was skeptical then, but after
my patients, I’ve become convinced
d to the meridians in our body, and
al health and overall health is very
al.
ed by infection or a high galvanic
at creates an imbalance that blocks
whatever organ system is connected
ely impacted and overall health and
ompromised.

inograd, DDS
ego, CA
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Tooth Numbering fo

Teeth are numbered 1 –

#1 UR Maxillary Arch:
Mandibular Arch: #17 –

Commonly missing: #1,
If ortho - #5, 12, 21, 28

Upper Front Teeth: #8,
Lower Front Teeth: #24

or Dental Charting

– 32

: #1 – 16
– 32

, 16, 17, 32
8 (1st bicuspids)

9
4, 25





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I Use the Tooth-B

1. Chronic tooth issue that
especially when tradition
or inconclusive (X-ray, Pe
Exam, Hot/Cold Test)

2. Sudden/acute oral chang

3. Sudden/acute onset, but

Consult the chart, see what

Body Chart When:

won’t resolve –
nal tests are negative
ercussion Test, Visual

ge
t doesn’t clear up
fits.

Non-Dental Practitione
Chart W

1. Chronic body issue that w
adjustment won’t hold, o
has trouble with chronic
physical issue like insomn

2. Sudden/acute physical w

3. Sudden/acute onset, but

Consult the chart, see what

ers Use the Tooth-Body
When:

won’t resolve –
ongoing pain, patient
emotional issue, or
nia or loose stools

well-being change

t doesn’t clear up

fits.

EXAM

4th time pt reports “odd sensat

X-ray looks normal.
Percussion test: normal
Bite test (cracked tooth): no res

Patient was sent to Endodontis
complaint, again at 2nd – no fin

Patient frustrated, doesn’t wan
specialist, doesn’t want to hear
“Why can’t I chew on my tooth

MPLE 1

tion” #14.

sponse
st for evaluation at 1st
ndings.

nt another appointment w/
r “everything’s fine” anymore.
h if it’s ‘normal’?”

T-B chart indicates Stomach, Sple
Larynx

Pt indicates no issues there but s
issues apply.

Another chart indicated Thyroid.
Chiropractor who worked with su
thyroid and the pt took steps to r

#14 stopped feeling “odd.”

een, Max Sinus, Oropharynx,

says “some” of the emotional

Pt saw her Nutrition-oriented
upplements to balance her
resolve her emotional issues.

Perio pockets r
chart

Falling apart gum
of breakdown, re

relate to the T-B
also!!

ms? – 1st indicator
efer to the chart!

EXAM

Teeth @ UR & LR “hurt”, comes & goes,
months, sudden onset.
MHX: no meds, no sig hx
(Patient is probably grinding/clenching
Tran or Min-Chex, Cataplex G)

Pt says many odd aches & pains, all on R

1st: I observe all physical issues are on t
going on where you’re having to make d
stand your ground, or is there conflict in
decisions you’re making?

Now the story comes out: Pt’s Parent is
issue, not sure Parent will survive it.
Pt is driving 80 miles/day to see Parent,
family everyday, has Med POA for Paren
is having conflict with siblings about cou

MPLE 2

, has been going on last 2 or 3

teeth – Parasites: Parotid; also Min-

R side.
the Rt – Masculine side – is anything
decisions that involve having to really
n your life, or lack of support for

s in hospital – sudden & very serious
, much stress about leaving own
nt, is making decisions for Parent but
urse of action for Parent.

1st : Much empathy, many words of enco

Pt indicates #30 seems worse than the re
at least one emotional issue from every t
she’s been constipated since all this start
Grief, Sadness, Feeling Trapped, Dogmati

Pt left looking & feeling much better just

Perio: Gingivitis, Mod plaque (thick, dry),
or irrigation.

Protocol: Catalyn, Multizyme, Cat B, Cat
Min-Chex, Rhodiola Ginseng
(This is my “life is burning down” Protoco

Rx 3 mos RC: Parent survived, in long reco
through the rough time. Gingivitis much
returned.

ouragement for pt.

est. Pt looks at T-B chart & says there is
tooth that’s true right now and notes
ted. She also resonated with Chronic
ic, and Uptight.

t for being able to vent and feeling heard.

, much bldg. Pt is brushing only, no floss

t G, Cat C, Drenamin, Calcium Lactate,

ol)

covery process. Supplements helped pt
h better, many areas cleared up, self-care

Approaches

1. For Dental Practitioners:
A. Teeth First, body imp

Dental Treatment Plan: C
removing dental decay (f
teeth.

Note what gets better in

Systemic issue such a
Type 2), Rheumatoid
Disease pts – Bacteri
important for these.

:
proves (generalized)

Cleaning (reduces load),
fillings), extract hopeless

n the body

as Diabetics (Type 1 &
d Arthritis, Heart
ial control is very

Approaches (cont’d)

B. Teeth first, specific are
For example, treat localized i
tooth, and the knee pain goe
headaches stop.

)

ea improves
infection, restore the
es away, sinuses clear, or

Approaches (cont’d)

2. Other Practitioners: Chiropr
etc.

A. Body first, consider th
Assessments
Adjustment that d
Pt complaint that

Find the issue on the chart
Ask patient about that corresp

Pain/discomfort? Broke
Root canal? Filling pres

Refer for dental or dental hygie

)

ractors, Naturopathic Doctors,

he teeth

doesn’t hold
t doesn’t respond to protocols

ponding tooth
en, decayed?
sent?

ene care

EXAMPLE 3 –

Pt reports he’s suddenly biting hi

Pt pulls down lip – you see traum
#26 & #27 and hyperkeratosis on
27.

Refer to Tooth-Body chart:
Info for #27 doesn’t apply to pt

(bladder, kidney).

Note that #26-27 are on the right
Death of close male relative was
Pt took Protocol: Renafood
Issues improving.

It’s Your Turn

is lower lip
ma to labial mucosa between
n tongue border also near #26-

t. However, info for #26 does

t side – Masculine issue?
recent.

EXAM

“Sally”
Last Winter:
MHX: Bronchitis – AGAIN – p
she didn’t like doing.

Refer to Protocol Guide

Find “Bronchitis”

You notice one of the teeth i
Lung Meridian

MPLE 4

prescribed antibiotics, which

involved is related to the

“Sally” (cont’d)

Sally says, “Oh, yeah - my De
#31 be removed due to root
reach it for restoration. I de
the tooth doesn’t hurt.”

Sally has a Whole-Body Ther
Thermograph indicates infec

Sally decides to have the rx’d

Practitioner rx’d Congaplex,
clears up, and she hasn’t had
year.

entist recommended tooth
t decay and inability to
eclined treatment because

rmography appointment.
ction at the apex of #31.

d tx; #31 is removed,

Immuplex. Bronchitis
d another case of it in a

Questions to As

1.How Are Your Teeth?
2.Do you have any missin
3.Any Root Canals?
4.Any fillings?

Take
Fu
B

Digestions not right –
& Lactic

sk Your Patients:

ng teeth?

e a LOOK:
uzzy Tongue?
Bad Breath?
– Rx Zypan or Multizyme
c Acid Yeast

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Protoco
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Does anyone her
issue or example

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nd
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re have an
e to ask about?

3- Dental Infor
Practitioner S

1. Name that Gunk – th
Deposits

2. Periodontal Disease
A. What it is
B. How it’s diagnos
C. How it’s treated
D. How to prevent
your own mouth

rmation Every
Should Know

he 3 Types of

sed
d
t or control it in
h

1- Name T

The 3 Deposits:
Plaque
Calculus – Tartar
Stain

That Gunk