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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
More Information
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Safe, Natural Alternative to Dangerous Baby Teething Gels
Coconut Oil Stops Strep Bacteria from Damaging Tooth Enamel
What is the True Cause of Crooked Teeth?
10 Signs Your Dentist is Truly Holistic
Avoiding Root Canals with Diet
Most Wisdom Tooth Extractions Unnecessary
“Pregnant mothers need to understand that even before their child is born, they are having an effect on their child’s future tooth decay. Because children’s baby teeth begin forming before birth, pregnant mothers can help prevent future tooth decay in several ways. First, mothers should ensure they are getting adequate nutrition. Developmental defects in children’s teeth due to poor prenatal nutrition are strongly related to the development of tooth decay later in life. Second, mothers need to pay special attention to their own oral health. Studies have shown that mothers with tooth decay increase the risk of passing cavity-causing bacteria to their children.” http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/
What if your child has a dairy allergy?
If i hear one more dentist blame me and and/or blame it on juice (which he did not have), sugar or nursing, i will slap him.
Cure Tooth Decay by Ramiel Nagel. This book is a how to guide to remineralize cavities and repair your teeth…fast!
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Teeth health happens while you are pregnant… Take Fermented Cod Liver Oil while pregnant and your child will have beautiful thick white teeth with nice spacing. I took more CLO with my son than my daughter (19 months apart) and his teeth are beautiful with nice spacing. The key vitamins in CLO are Vitamin A and D. Try to avoid sugar while pregnant and only eat sprouted bread. Once they are born you can do damage control but it’s mostly too late. My oldest will need some kind of orthodontics and for that we will be going the functional appliance route when she is still young to help expand her jaw.
Homeopathy can works wonders in a case like this!!
what remedy would be useful?
Miguel Arellano
I jumped on the fclo/bo and bone broth and raw dairy boat last year, and my tooth decay from years and years of being dairy free/vit a and d deficient have halted….. it is feeling less sensitive and much less of a sharp hole!!! Im a believer!
Also, make sure she isnt a mouth breather..our 4 yr old has been a mouth breather due to enlarged tonsils, its completely destroyed his front teeth..its absolutely heartbreaking!! Noone told us mouth breathers suffer from this..for so long I was beside myself with research and trying to figure out what the heck was going on with my perfect healthy son..he is stealth health..never one ear infection, no antibiotics EVER, nursed till 3 1/2, everything holistic, born at home, all natural organic everything, sees a chiro monthly..brushed his teeth from 6 mnths on..and here he is still suffering from his poor teeth being affected by mouth breathing..I am devastated..he also takes the very best supplements, cod liver fermented capsules, probiotics, raw children vitamins etc…talk about going crazy and very angry that this is happening to him depsite him having THE best care possible..
We have had him tested for gluten, dairy, soy, eggs..he was high gluten sensitivity, so we have gone gluten free for 3 months, but he is still snoring pretty bad:( we thought the gluten was inflaming his adenoids and tonsils..seems to be a little better but not nearly enough to make this mama feel at peace..he goes to an amazing herbalist..so we will figure out what our next step is..i hate conventional doctors and the mere thought of surgery scares the hell out of me..praying its never an option and we can figure this out before his adult teeth come in..please message me for any support or questions..my heart goes out to you..all my best..hugs
I have read all comments and yours makes the most sense to me. My 4 yo child has 3 cavities, she’s seeing a holistic dentist and has had ozone treatments… cavities seem to heal for a few days after treatment but come back. I have noticed now other teeth are starting to change color.
She is a mouth breather. Please let me know if you have found any possible help for stopping the cavities from spreading or growing.
Thanks in advance!
Hi Rachel, I’ve been looking for information on healthy supplements and requirements for young children. Would it be possible for you to post all the vitamins, minerals, and supplements you give your child for health? I would so much appreciate the feedback. Thanks