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How to halt severe tooth decay in a young child with dietary changes alone within a matter of days. No dental intervention or surgery required.
The CDC is reporting that preschoolers’ teeth are in really bad shape. In a startling trend reversal, the number of preschoolers with severe levels of tooth decay is rising.
Dentists everywhere are confirming this trend.
More and more preschoolers from all income levels have 6 -10 or even more cavities. (1, 2)
It doesn’t seem to matter if the child gets regular checkups or whether good tooth brushing habits are followed.
The decay is often so severe that the teeth are literally crumbling out of a child’s mouth.
The solution recommended by conventional dentistry is immediate surgery.
Multiple fillings and root canals in a single visit necessitate general anesthesia as a child that young cannot sit still for the length of time required to fix so many severely rotting teeth.
Sometimes sedation with laughing gas and a local anesthetic works, but not always.
Something is obviously very, very wrong with the diet of the vast majority of children to cause such severe tooth decay at such a young age.
Constant snacking on refined carbohydrates and juice is no doubt a big part of the problem as is the complete void of nutrient-dense foods in most children’s diets.
Conventional Dentistry Ignores Cavity Reversal
Fortunately, more parents are discovering the power of simple dietary changes to save their children’s teeth.
I’ve written before about how I healed my child’s cavity in a few weeks with dietary change alone. Â
No filling was ever required for that tooth. This was over 15 years ago!
How about severe and rampant decay in a preschooler’s mouth, however?
If you think that your child’s teeth are beyond help and surgery is the only option, there is hope!
The video below of how it only took 5 days for severe decay to stop with dietary change alone is sure to change your thinking about the possibilities for your own child.
Be aware that conventional dentists ridicule this approach. They never learned that cavities can heal in dental school.
However, the fact is that tooth decay CAN be reversed was documented and photographed by renowned dentist Dr. Weston A. Price in his book Nutrition and Physical Degeneration.
Just because conventional dentists don’t believe it, doesn’t mean it doesn’t work.
At the very least, dietary change is worth a shot before putting your child through surgery, wouldn’t you agree?
Simple Dietary Changes for Astounding Results
The protocol the Mom in the video below used for reversing severe decay in her young child is outlined in detail in the book Cure Tooth Decay by the late Rami Nagel.
I had the honor of meeting and conversing with Rami extensively about his views on oral health at a health conference in 2013.
I highly recommend his book as a must-read if you are having cavity problems in your child (or even in yourself!).
The Mom in the video below was told surgery was the ONLY way to go due to the severity of her daughter’s decay.
This conventional dentist was wrong!
Only simple dietary changes were required to fix this child’s severe tooth decay. This avoided certain surgery and likely general anesthesia.
Toddler Tooth Decay Halted
Please note that while dietary changes were responsible for healing this rampant tooth decay, a natural remineralizing toothpaste that facilitates the reparative process can also be helpful.
This brand of tooth gel and remineralizing powder is also safe and effective if you are not able to make your own.
Beware of commercial remineralizing toothpaste and treatments, including those sold at dentist’s offices.
Conventional remineralizing toothpastes contain fluoride which negatively impacts a child’s IQ, according to Harvard scientists.
Biological Dentists Recognize that Teeth Can Heal
I get many, many requests about who I recommend as a truly holistic, biological dentist.
I recommend Dr. Carlo Litano of Natural-Smiles.com in Pinellas Park, Florida (727) 300-0044. He has treated our entire family for many years.
He sees both children and adults and does phone consults for those who don’t live close enough for an office visit and may need a second opinion.
Medical tourism is a growing trend well worth considering as well.
Tell Dr. Litano that The Healthy Home Economist sent you and get 10% off your first cleaning or exam.
(1) Rise in Preschoolers Cavities Prompts Anesthesia Use
(2) Trends in Oral Health Status, CDC
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Anyone been told their child has something called Enamel Hyperplasia ? My 7 yr daughter has had extensive work done, & im only now finding this all out – the link to diet & phyates. Unfortunately she has many SSC & iv recently learned there is nickel in them. Daunting & all very upsetting . I will get this book, we have an appointment booked with a holistic dentist in 2 weeks
Jenna. My son is 27 mo and has this. He was born prematurely thus the enamel didn’t develop as it should so not only lacking enamel for strength but his teeth are super soft and pretty much decaying out of his head. Dentist wants to pull out his 4 front teeth that are the worst and unable to be saved with crowns. Fill 3 cavities and we have to wait on his back molars because if they come in the same he will need crowns immediately on them. We are beside ourselves.
Did u end up getting them pulled. I am having the same problem with the same teeth.
I have halted the tooth decay that started on my son’s four front teeth after a tooth chipped after a very bad fall. We have been using broth and FCLO/BO, but iodine used topically on the cavities was the tipping point for us. They have been stable for 5 months and continue to improve.
Sara, what kind of iodine did you use? We take Lugol’s (6.25 mg) but I’m wondering if that’s a bit strong to use for this (plus, it tastes GROSS plain.)
Thanks!
Oregano oil!
Jenna Harper interesting comments here.
I’m in a similar situation with my 17 month old and myself turns out. The first thing i did was read rami nagel’s book, cure tooth decay -great and overwhelming! He has dietary suggestions that are great but difficult. He suggests that poor nutrition is the cause-lots if research from Weston price etc. what i am doing is this: cut sugar and grain (some honey) nuts/seeds, caffeine – added raw milk, raw cheese, grass Fed butter, fermented cod liver oil blended with high vitamin butter oil, bone broth (Home made), grass fed meat, farm eggs, lots of vegetables, limited fruit (he says no fruit…I’m unsure of this, also says no sugar, honey etc, i think our bodies need some…) Fermented food, saurkraut etc And supplements-all standard process bio dent, cataplex a-c,p and one other… We are a month in. I think the 5 day change is miss leading… I think it takes longer, i also think I’ve had a vit a and d deficiency for my whole life so i have a lot of catching up to do. I also just ordered licorice sticks to use as tooth brushes -they are anti bacterial etc, saw a cool blog post of aguy just making that one change and all 6 of his cavities healed. To brush currently I’m using eco dent tooth powered, the baking soda and salt are key with some collidal silver to kill any bacteria. I’m also oil pulling with coconut oil (starting today! Daily for myself, just found my cavity today). And i feed coconut oil to the little. We’ve been at most of this one month, i can’t tell if there is change for him and i just found mine so… I’m keeping at it i think it can take 3-12 months… nutrition!!! Get rid of processed packaged food. Buy nourishing traditions, baby steps, but it’s good! I’ve also read some people just adding the fermented cod liver oil and that that made a huge difference and reversed decay. Good luck! Pm me to talk more!
Hello, I am new to all this and my son is 18 months and having to get his four front pulled due to decay. Also had cavaties in the back that need filled. Why kind of meal do u prepare for your little one. ?
Hi Erin, your story sounds exactly like mine. I am curious how it went for you? Did the diet changes work for your little one?
Hi, I realise this is an old post, but I would so appreciate knowing how you have gone with the protocol you followed!
Look at the research of Dr Weston Price. Good teeth start in utero. Traditional diets of aboriginal people created strong facial structure and strong teeth.
Wanted to follow this protocol but where to find raw dairy??
My friend had excellent results with doterra onguard. It has been shown to decrease periodontal disease. Message me for pictures of her sons teeth. The cavities went away.
Hi,
I know about doTERRA oils. I would love to know more about how to heal cavities with onguard. I’ve been using melaluca.
… and I would love to see pics :)!
Thank you!!!
Amy Lynn Larwig Brown might be helpful info…
I would never let a baby of mine get a root canal! It can be a source of life-long infection and inflammation, and is reportedly a major influence in causing cancer.