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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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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
I wonder, for the people that are struggling after diet change, if there are additional underlying problems. For example, maybe your body isn’t absorbing nutrient’s like with Celiac’s or other autoimmune diseases. Maybe working on something like the GAPS diet or cutting out certain foods to see if anything specific bothers you or your children could help. Just something that’s been on my mind as of late…
I felt the need to comment. My daughters tooth decay started at 18 months however, she was born with Lyme disease. We are an herbal/homeopathic family. I tried the GAPS protocol but for her it was too acid forming. When I added lots of greens and removed meats, I kept the cod liver oil and added non GMO vitamin K it really helped. I also removed grains. I actually saw her teeth start to remineralize. Unfortunately, my husband was not helpful and sabotaged my attempts progress so we ended up pulilng some teeth. Horrible experience. Anyway, during this time I was testing her oral PH which was around 4. I think that for some people they may need more vegetables and less meat. While I follow a Weston Price type diet my daughter has a different constitution and blood type than I do and seems to do better on a more vegetables based diet. Just a thought.
I have a dentist who follows Weston Price himself and he knows how powerful this knowledge is. He also never just fill teeth if damage can be reversed.
I hope someone can help me out or point me in the right direction. My 7 year old son has struggled with cavities since he was 3. I breast-fed him for a year, and since he has food allergies/sensitivities since a baby, I have been using organic fruits and vegetables, grass-fed meats, free range chickens and eggs, and a year ago I was finally able to get raw milk. He doesn’t get candy except for Halloween and Easter and rarely has juice, and even rarely has a soda.
His dentist thinks the problem is reflux. I don’t want to put him on medications, so I’ve tried raw apple cider mixed with water and honey, which his dentist recommended as she is very open to natural methods, but he just wouldn’t drink it. We went gluten-free, but I don’t know if that has had much effect. He is due for another dental appointment, but we are in Germany temporarily (non-military) and can’t take him until we return at the end of February. He did not have any cavities last visit in May. I am currently giving him tea with ganoderma that an American friend here in Germany gave me, because it helped her with reflux. We also cannot get raw milk right now.
My question is: given these circumstances, will this diet help my son? I would like to know if it would help before spending money only to be disappointed. Also, my husband is very skeptical of everything, and I need to have something substantial to present to him.
Thanks!
I found a variety of inexpensive, homemade organic tooth powders and soaps on Etsy–just thought I’d let everyone know!
Great post! Nigel’s book is excellent and very helpful for anyone who wants to learn to heal teeth. I wanted to add that three things I’ve seen assist in remineralization are the GAPS protocol (b/c of its high fat, high collagen, high use of CLO diet), white oak bark (a botanical medicine known for its remineralization properties), and oil pulling with coconut oil (detoxes mouth/body and can strengthen teeth).
Also, for anyone not yet using Blue Ice CLO, I love and recommend the cinnamon variety of Blue Ice fermented CLO/butter oil gel. My kids beg for it daily, and my husband loves it…he’d gobble it down if I didn’t tell him how expensive it was, LOL!!
Thanks for sharing this with us. It is always helpful to hear of others success!!
I’m in the process of incorporating diet changes as part of my treatment in my practice. I have only had a handful of patients who are interested though. For most, it is easier to get the cavities filled than to start making daily bone broth and take cod liver oil. Some of the more natural minded parents are very willing to try though, and so soon, over the next few months and years, I will find out if its working. I have a lot of faith in the Weston Price way of eating; this is how we eat at our home, and my children don’t have cavities. I will have to admit something I know some of you won’t like though 🙂 I am trying to tackle the small cavities from the inside (diet changes), and the from the outside (xylitol gum and fluoride varnish txt at the office). If I can get the teeth of my patients to remineralize with diet only, I will eventually drop the xylitol and varnish. For now, I’m still recommending it because I’ve personally seen it work. I believe the present paradigm of how dentistry is done has to change. We should not be rewarded more if we are more invasive. We have to strive for teaching prevention.
Harmony,
I hope you can help me out. My 7 year old son has struggled with cavities since he was 3. I breast-fed him for a year, and since he has food allergies/sensitivities since a baby, I have been using organic fruits and vegetables, grass-fed meats, free range chickens and eggs, and a year ago I was finally able to get raw milk, although at present we are living in Germany and I have not been able to get it. He doesn’t get candy except for Halloween and Easter and rarely has juice, and even rarely has a soda.
His dentist thinks the problem is reflux. I don’t want to put him on medications, so I’ve tried raw apple cider mixed with water and honey, which his dentist recommended as she is very open to natural methods, but he just wouldn’t drink it. We went gluten-free, but I don’t know if that has had much effect. He is due for another dental appointment, but we are in Germany temporarily (non-military) and can’t take him until we return at the end of February. He did not have any cavities last visit in May. I am currently giving him tea with ganoderma that an American friend here in Germany gave me, because it helped her with reflux.
My question is: given these circumstances, and that fact that we eat pretty healthy already, will this diet help my son? I would like to know if it would help before spending money only to be disappointed. Also, my husband is very skeptical of everything, and I need to have something substantial to present to him.
I would appreciate you input very much. I have been stressing over this for years and want desperately to take care of the problem instead of covering it up with meds and constant fillings.