How to Heal Dental Cavities Naturally

Dental cavities can be a nightmare, causing pain, discomfort, and tooth discoloration. There are ways to treat cavities naturally. Want to try? Start with Step 1.

1 Consume more foods that contain Activator X. Also known as vitamin K₂ is a compound similar to vitamin K that is integral in the development of facial bones ^[1], including the teeth. As it is generally lacking in modern diets, making a concerted effort to increase your intake will help heal your cavities naturally. Some foods that contain vitamin

K₂ include:

• Animal (especially crab and lobster) innards

• Skate liver oil

• Bone marrow

• High Vitamin Butter oil. In a pinch, organic butter will do. However, the darker the butter is, the more vitamin K₂ it will contain, and thus the less you'll need to consume.

2 Try fermented cod liver oil. Some studies suggest that cavities occur in part due to a lack of fatty vitamins in modern diets  The fact that this fish oil is fermented, rather than distilled, means that it is still chalk full of that is full of vitamins D and A, both integral to the remineralisation of your teeth.

• If you can't get or don't want to try fermented cod liver oil, you can add more vitamin A to your diet by eating large amounts of chicken liver or goat cheese, or drinking whole milk. Keep in mind that it will take 2 ounces of liver, 17 ounces of goat cheese, and two gallons of milk to equal just one teaspoon of fermented cod liver oil. 

• Likewise, you can add more vitamin D to your diet by eating large amounts of sockeye salmon, eggs, and again, drinking whole milk. To equal the amount of vitamin D in one teaspoon of fermented cod liver oil, you'll need to eat 18 ounces of salmon, 5 dozen eggs, and 21 gallons (79.5 L) of whole milk.

3 Limit contact with carbohydrates and sugar. Although it would be impossible to avoid carbs and sugar entirely, you can limit contact by avoiding between-meal snacks.

4 Consume foods high in calcium. Calcium helps strengthen teeth, so increase your calcium servings. The easiest way to do that is to consume more dairy, like milk, cheese, and yogurt.

5 Drink more water. Water helps cavities heal by washing down loose food debris and neutralising the acid in your mouth. Aim for eight to ten cups a day.

6 Brush your teeth regularly. Consistent brushing decreases the time that bacteria are in contact with your teeth. It also removes food debris, minimising the source of food for bacteria. Brush at least twice a day, and consider brushing even more frequently.

7 Increase your intake of fluoride. Fluoride strengthens teeth and prevents cavities, and it can help the healing process of teeth that are already undergoing the early stages of cavity formations. It is now available in water, toothpastes, and tooth gels. Check if your city puts fluoride in the water—if not, consider buying toothpaste with added fluoride, or asking your dentist to prescribe you a fluoride gel to rub on your teeth.

• Fluoride not only helps heal cavities in their early stages, but it will also make your teeth more resistant to them in the future by disrupting acid production on the teeth of both children and adults.