Dentist questions benefits of walnuts

A popular home–remedy suggestion making the rounds in Amish circles says a tincture of black walnut extract will cure what ails you dentally speaking.
Aug. 13, 2012

The Intelligencer Journal

A popular home–remedy suggestion making the rounds in Amish circles says a tincture of black walnut extract will cure what ails you dentally speaking.

The problem is according to one local dentist the cure doesn't work.

"There is the perception that black walnut extract cures cavities and as the healing progress goes along will even push out your old fillings" said Dr. Stephen Raffensperger who has practiced in Intercourse for 27 years.

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