If you ask most people whether or not you can heal a cavity, the answer you would get 99.9% of the time is that it is impossible.
Even conventional dentists would agree with this assessment. Ask a typical dentist at a routine cleaning whether you can heal a cavity on your own and he/she is likely to look at you like you’re crazy (I know this from experience).
In stark contrast to this current conventional “wisdom”, Dr. Weston A. Price DDS wrote of numerous situations in his dental practice back in the 1920s and 1930s where cavities healed with no need for drilling and filling. Dr. Price discovered through research that cavities are caused by nutritional deficiency and when this nutritional deficiency is corrected, the cavity heals.
Biological dentists also understand and teach their patients that teeth can remineralize naturally when the diet and microbial conditions in the mouth are conducive to the healing process.
If you think about this in an open-minded manner leaving all preconceived ideas about cavities behind, doesn’t this make sense? Shouldn’t the body be able to heal a cavity just like it heals a broken bone or a cut on your arm? Why would teeth be any different from a broken wrist after all?
Having read Dr. Price’s epic work Nutrition and Physical Degeneration some years ago, I’ve been of the school of thought that cavities can indeed be healed with proper nutrition for some time. But believing something intellectually and knowing it works from experience are two very different things, are they not?
For this reason, I am very excited to relay to you a recent story regarding one of my children. You see, my oldest child (12 years old at the time) developed a cavity in his top right lateral incisor. It was behind the tooth right on the gumline. My husband noticed it one night as he was checking his teeth to see if he was doing a good job brushing and flossing (he’s way too old for nightly brushing by Mom or Dad).
There was a definite hole in the tooth and not a small one either. My husband called me over to take a look and I was alarmed to see the hole and I used a rubber-tipped tooth probe that we have on hand to check how deep it was. The tip of the probe went way into the hole. There was no doubt that this was a cavity, and we both agreed that we needed to get it filled pronto.
Our reasoning was that the incisors are very prominent teeth and taking a chance that the nutritional approach would not work quickly enough to save the tooth was a big concern for us especially given that our soon to be teenager’s diet could likely not be controlled closely enough to ensure rapid success.
I called the dentist right away and made an appointment. In the meantime, I began insisting that my son take 3 butter oil capsules every morning along with his normal, daily teaspoon of fermented cod liver oil. I’ve always been pretty strict about the daily cod liver oil dose before school, but a bit slack about the butter oil along with it to be perfectly honest.
Not anymore. With this big hole in the back of his incisor, I knew that he needed to take both together. Dr. Price discovered that cavities healed faster when these two therapeutic and nourishing oils were taken together.
The dental appointment was a few weeks out, so I continued with the butter oil capsules every single day. I also told my son that he really needed to go back to his breakfast of two slices of toast each morning with raw butter and honey. This instead of tahini and honey which is what he had been having in recent months.
He was fine with that as he loves raw butter and had just gotten out of the routine of having it every morning. Did this simple change of breakfast have an impact on the development of his cavity?
Probably.
I didn’t change anything else. He didn’t go off grains and he still ate the occasional sugar junk that he gets at school (ugh). It was Easter time too so this type of stuff was rampant. He is almost a teenager, after all. Try to take all grains and sugars out of their diet and you are going to get a rebellion. Kids need to learn some things on their own.
I’ve found you can’t protect your kids from this stuff and raise them in a bubble. You can only teach them to be wise and they will learn moderation on their own over time.
On a side note, I was pleased to see that at a party following his class’s Poetry Day that he bypassed the big bottles of soda and Hershey bars. Amazingly, this junk was being handed out by the parents afterward (no, I’m not kidding).
I was very very proud of him. He knew that eating that stuff would give him a couple of zits for sure and make him feel lousy all afternoon and probably the next day too. We Moms have to celebrate little victories along the way, don’t we?!
Anyway, back to the cavity story.
As it turned out, the day before his dental appointment, the receptionist calls to say that the appointment needed to be rescheduled as the dentist had to unexpectedly go out of town for family reasons. This pushed out the appointment for another couple of weeks, but all the while, we continued with the 3 capsules of butter oil with a teaspoon of fermented cod liver oil after a breakfast of 2 slices of raw butter and honey toast.
Last weekend, I decided to take a peek at the cavity to see if it was getting any worse. It had been about a month since my husband discovered it and I was a bit concerned given that it was one of his top front teeth. I took a flashlight and he tipped his head back and I looked, and looked, and LOOKED!
NO CAVITY!
That’s right. There was no hole at all. It had completely filled in and was as smooth as the tooth next to it. I told my husband and he took a look too. He was delighted to see that the hole was gone.
I took the probe and pressed around just to be sure and confirmed what my eyes were telling me – the cavity had indeed healed over.
I will still be taking him to the dentist to have a check-up but there is no doubt that there is nothing wrong with that tooth any longer.
The best news of all is that I changed very little to get this tooth to heal. He didn’t use coconut oil pulling or any special remedy. He simply continued on his normal, nourishing traditional diet at home with the lapses that typically occur at school and playdate events. We added the butter oil with his daily dose of cod liver oil, and he substituted raw butter for tahini on his toast every morning. The butter oil added critical Vitamin K2 to his diet which supercharges the absorption of the Vitamins A/D in cod liver oil.
That’s it!
I hope you find this story encouraging! Dr. Price’s research really does work in practice!
Dentist’s Conclusion After Examining My Son’s Cavity
This brief update has been added since the original posting date of this blog. I did indeed take my son to the dentist to have a full examination and there was no cavity to be found anywhere in my son’s mouth. A hole was there, the hole is gone. Nutrition can indeed heal cavities!
Diet not only heals early cavities, but it can also heal severe ones where a root canal is recommended. This article on avoiding root canals details that scenario.
Please note that a cavity in a tooth that has already been drilled and filled in the past cannot be healed. Please see a dentist right away to have that cavity filled with non-toxic materials (not mercury amalgams).
Also, a tooth that is cracked or has had part of it broken off cannot be healed with diet. Again, consult with a dentist to have that situation properly handled.
Best Cod Liver Oil and Butter Oil to Heal a Cavity
Please click here for where to buy cod liver oil and butter oil. Note that any old store brand of cod liver oil is not going to work for healing cavities. These brands contain synthetic Vitamin A and D and are heavily processed. Only use these vetted and tested brands to ensure quality results.
Click here to watch my video blog on how to make ghee if you are not able to order butter oil where you live.
Also, this article which provides photographic proof cavities heal can help you see the visual results.
Child Needs to Be on Traditional Diet
Please note that if your child is not on a healthy diet already, the addition of cod liver oil and butter oil (for Vitamin K2) alone will not be sufficient to heal a cavity. A diet consisting primarily of convenience foods that resulted in a cavity problem cannot be rectified with a couple of superfood supplements. It will definitely help and may prevent future cavities, but won’t fix existing ones.
For more information on the diet necessary to heal cavities including high vitamin cod liver oil and butter oil, read the book Cure Tooth Decay.
A Second Cavity Healed!
In May 2017, the same child mentioned in the story above healed yet another cavity. This time he did it all by himself (he is 18 years old now). He noticed a small hole in one of his front teeth. Like the last time, the early cavity was right along the gumline. It was also on the front of the tooth and easy to see in the mirror. I am kicking myself now that we didn’t take before and after pictures!
He asked me what to do about it, and I referred him to what we did 6 years earlier to heal a hole in one of his lateral incisors. He hadn’t been taking much cod liver oil for awhile. So he immediately went back on 1 tsp raw, extra virgin cod liver oil per day (which we are now using instead of fermented liver oil). To supercharge the absorption of the Vitamin A/D in cod liver oil, he also doubled his Vitamin K2 intake (180 mcg/day). Finally, he cut out the few sweets he was eating. Within 2 weeks, the hole was gone!
Please note that instead of butter oil to add K2 to the diet, this time he used a potent natto extract supplement. Both butter oil and natto extract contain the critical Vitamin K2 necessary to heal cavities. It is best used synergistically with cod liver oil for optimal and fast results. Butter oil contains MK-4 and natto extract contains MK-7. This article contains more discussion on MK-4 vs MK-7 forms of Vitamin K2.
Diet is Always First to Heal a Cavity Followed by Cod Liver Oil/K2
My son felt very empowered by the experience. Please note that other than lagging on his cod liver oil/K2 supplement regimen, he was eating an excellent Traditional Diet. Certainly no fast food (ever), candy or soda. Junk to him is a piece of pizza at a party and sweets are a couple of organic cookies after a quality whole foods dinner.
As a Mother, there is nothing better than knowing your children have learned from your efforts raising them and are able to successfully put traditional health into practice for themselves as young adults.
Where to Find a Biological Dentist
I get many requests about who I recommend as a truly holistic dentist. If you are looking for one, I recommend Dr. Carlo Litano of Natural-Smiles.com – (727) 300-0044. Be sure to tell Dr. Litano that the Healthy Home Economist sent you and get 10% off your first visit!
He sees children and does phone consults too!
More Information
Child’s Severe Tooth Decay Healed with Diet
Whiten Your Teeth Without Dangerous Chemicals (that will eventually destroy the enamel)
Healing Periodontal Problems with Bone Broth
Natural Alternative to Baby Teething Gels
Coconut Oil Stops Oral Strep Bacteria from Damaging Tooth Enamel
Cause of Crooked Teeth
10 Signs Your Dentist is Truly Holistic
Could the Cause of Your Illness Be Right Under Your Nose?
Wisdom Tooth Extractions
Hello!
I came across this post and I thought that the results your son had were remarkable. I am a little discouraged though, as I have been following Weston Price’s advice for almost 2 months and I can’t say that my cavities are gone. It’s interesting because you indicated that your son didn’t go off grains, still consumes sugar and yet his cavity healed. I am taking FCLO, a calcium supplement from New Chapter, I am not eating any grains or any sugar product, I use the toothpaste recipe from Wellness Mama, I consume goose liver pate, drink raw milk and eat raw butter and the only thing I haven’t done are the bone broths, which getting grass fed bones are really expensive, therefore I am take a liquid colloidal mineral supplement. I am in my 20’s, my body seems to heal rapidly and my hair grows really fast, I think this is going to take a lot longer than expected, in fact, I have a follow up appointment at my dentist in 3 months and if they aren’t gone by then…well then I know that maybe nutrition isn’t going to heal these cavities. I’m interested to know if anyone has tried this expecting fast results and haven’t gotten any…
I went to the dentist last week after a piece of my tooth broke off when I was eating. The dentist had bad news. He said the tooth looked great on the outside but nothing left on the inside. He filled the hole and sent me on my way.
But God had and has good news! What is impossible with man is possible with God!
I cut junk food out of my diet 99 percent and ate more protein, rinsed with sea salt and coconut oil (separately), I started eating grass fed butter and eating cheese, but God is the one that has been doing the healing. I am a Christian, and have been since I asked Jesus to forgive my sins and be my Lord and Savior when I was 19, and all this time, I never understood the part of Isaiah 53:5 “By His Stripes we are Healed. I had no idea that God wants healing for all of His children! All the dental work I could have avoided!
Now God may be using nutrition to help my teeth as well..He is healing my teeth, Five that had cavities are almost completely healed within a few days of each other this week..three days after I started a diet change!
Trusting God, as He has told me He will heal my teeth..and really, If I choose not to have faith that is like telling God he doesn’t keep His promises,He does! I did confess my sins and I meant it, especially my sins with my mouth and words and not eating enough good foods, and I asked him to heal my teeth and to make them healthy, whole and strong and stable. I listened to Videos on Youtube on healing scriptures, and Joel Osteen videos, especially How to Move a Mountain, and I found out how to speak to the mountain and cast it out into the see, and God had showed me that scripture as well, Mark 11:23.
I am trusting God to complete His work in my teeth, and seeing so many be healed and well on their way to healing including a tooth I had a root canal on two years ago that hurt ever since, is now almost pain free!
Hi liz! I came across ur post and I am also a Christian. I am only 26 and I have endless cavities. Its so bad…. I have cried. And felt ashamed. And I need more work done. I felt no hope. But coming across ur post was like Jesus talking directly to me. Thank you so much. Our God does the impossible
I tried this for my two boys who have cavities, despite that fact we brush and floss their teeth, while waiting for dental appointment and unfortunately it did not work for us. In fact both their teeth were much worse but the time the appointments for fillings came around. Don’t waste your money, get into the dentist as soon as possible.
Melinda, in your practice, have you ever seen anybody’s teeth remineralize?
Thank you.
What can you do if you have a dairy sensitivity? I take fclo but not the butter oil due to my sensitivity. I just recently was told I have 3 cavities, which I am questioning a bit because I haven’t had one in years and within the past 6 months I got 3? I went to my regular dentist, but found out at my appointment that he is retiring and new doctors took over the practice. If this was my usual dentist I would tend to believe it a bit more. Also, the dentist did not see anything, she just stuck the sharp instrument into my molars and said if it sticks then that is the start of a cavity and it needs to be filled. At the beginning of my appointment, before this finding, I said I wanted to wait on xrays because I am breastfeeding. They agreed because the dental hygenist did not see anything of concern and they are in the process of switching to digital xrays and thought it would be best to have those instead of the older type. Then at the end is when the doctor told me about the cavities. She was open to hearing about fclo/butter oil, Weston A. Price etc. and said she would look into it herself. I told her I would try this route and recheck in 6 months. Not sure what I can do but I need to find a solution to help before fillings are my only option. Any advice? Thanks!
I would not believe the DDS. Use the bone broths for healing. It is the minerals that the tooth needs to heal. There are other things like ozone oil and MI paste that will remineralize it but just having a fissure is not a cavity even if it sticks! That is just a money making thing and the new DDS is probably not into superior dentistry just fast as he can make it. That is what I see in dentistry today. I was and am in the field and am disgusted by even the best dentists these days. They must teach them to make money more than care about people in dental school. I know they teach very outdated orthodontics in schools and I would never have the typical ortho for my child.
Melinda,
I love all your comments.
I would also add, that taking care of Candida and cleansing is extremely important
Meg – you probably didn’t get three cavities in six months. Instead, there are two “schools of thought” I have found in dentists over the years. Some find a sticky spot and make a tiny filling early – it’s a preventive measure. They attack it before it gets worse, and then they don’t have to drill into your tooth nearly as much as they would had it turned into a full-blown cavity. The other school of thought is don’t treat things until they’re very noticeable. When I was young, my family switched dentists, as ours was retiring. He was pretty “old school” (only filled full-blown cavities). For our first appointments with the new dentist, my mother had five fillings, father had four, and sister had two (I had none and was pretty darn proud about that). It wasn’t that our dental hygiene had gone bad, it was just that our “new school” (fill the sticky spots while they’re small and don’t risk a big cavity or (heaven forbid) a root canal down the road) dentist was more into preemptive treatment.
So has anyone actually try this for themselves and has it really worked? It seems every article I find about this links to the same Amazon link. Advertising or is it the real deal?
The Cod Liver Oil that you recommend, “Blue Ice Royal Butter Oil / Fermented Cod Liver Oil Blend” by Green Pastures has Beeswax and Plant Cellulose. What are these ingredients and do they harmful in any way?
You must be a proud mom indeed by achieving what people think is impossible. I have read Dr Weston Price studies and since then I am a firm believer in reversal on cavities or tooth decay. It is possible to get rid of cavities by just eating right food which is rich in vital nutrients. I came across this book called “Cure tooth decay” by Rameil Nagel which is based on Dr Weston Price’s research and studies. The author of this book has explained the causes of tooth decay that it is caused by nutritional deficiencies in our diet. He has devised a nutritional program, based on Dr Weston’s guidelines which include foods which are rich in nutrients. The author has also successfully treated and cured his daughter’s cavities by giving her nutritional diet. So I would recommend people to read this book and follow the diet plan mentioned in this book to prevent and reverse cavities forever. Visit this website for more information http://www.curetoothdecay.com/
This is very impressive but I am allergic to milk and any kind of fish/fish product makes me super nervous. I don’t want mercury or radiation or any other junk dumped into the environment and then absorbed by fish. I guess I’ll have to keep googling.
lol at the whole filling in with enamel. I’d love to see an explanation of how the outermost layer of dentin which was likely sclerotic formed a hydroxyapatite filling that conformed to the tooth’s natural anatomy. Diet definitely has a huge roll in causing/preventing dental caries but you all need to get a grip on reality. Next you’ll be telling me you sucked milk straight from a cow’s udders and it grew back your bone and cured your periodontal disease.
Thank you so much for posting this.
Could you please say which brand of oils you used and how much was taken per day ?
Thanks again.