Disclaimer¶
This Is Not Medical Advice¶
The information provided in Keep Your Teeth is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Always seek the advice of your dentist, physician, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website or in this book.
If you think you may have a dental or medical emergency, call your dentist, doctor, or emergency services immediately.
No Professional Relationship¶
Reading this material does not establish a dentist-patient, doctor-patient, or any other professional-client relationship between you and the authors. The Tooth Fairy, despite millennia of experience, is not a licensed healthcare provider in any jurisdiction.
Individual Variation¶
Oral health is highly individual. What works well for one person may not work for another. Factors including genetics, existing conditions, medications, diet, and lifestyle all affect outcomes. The protocols and recommendations discussed here are general in nature and may not be appropriate for your specific situation.
Before trying any new oral care regimen—especially herbal preparations, supplements, or significant changes to your routine—consult with a qualified healthcare professional who knows your medical history.
Regarding Children, Pregnancy, and Special Populations¶
The chapters addressing children, pregnancy, and elderly oral health contain general educational information. These populations have unique needs and vulnerabilities. Professional guidance is especially important for:
- Children under 6 years of age
- Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals
- People with compromised immune systems
- Those taking multiple medications
- Anyone with chronic health conditions
External Links and References¶
This website contains links to external websites and references to scientific literature. These links are provided for your convenience and to support the educational content with primary sources.
We are not paid to link to any external website, product, or service. All external links have been carefully curated based solely on their relevance, quality, and usefulness to readers. We receive no compensation, affiliate fees, or other benefits from any linked resource.
We do not control the content of external websites and cannot guarantee their accuracy, completeness, or availability. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement of the linked site or its operators.
Product Mentions¶
When specific products, brands, or ingredients are mentioned, this is for educational illustration only. We have no financial relationship with any manufacturer or retailer mentioned in this work. Mention of a product does not constitute endorsement, and omission does not imply disapproval.
Scientific Limitations¶
The field of oral health research is evolving. Some information presented here may become outdated as new research emerges. We have made every effort to accurately represent the current state of evidence, but science is a process of ongoing discovery and revision.
Where evidence is limited or conflicting, we have tried to indicate this clearly. The evidence hierarchy in Appendix C explains how we evaluate and communicate the strength of different claims.
Use at Your Own Risk¶
By using this website and the information contained herein, you acknowledge that you do so at your own risk. The authors, contributors, and publishers shall not be liable for any damages or injury resulting from your access to, or inability to access, this information, or from your reliance on any information provided.
Summary¶
Read this material as you would any educational resource: with interest, with critical thinking, and with the understanding that your dentist and doctor know your mouth and body far better than any book can.
We wrote this to help you understand oral health more deeply—not to replace the professionals who can examine, diagnose, and treat you as an individual.
Take care of your garden. And let the professionals help you tend it.