How to Treat Cavities and Reverse Tooth Decay Naturally

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There is a common belief today about cavities that once you have tooth decay, the cavity cannot be reversed. Then the only solution to oral wellness is to have part of your tooth drilled out and filled with a synthetic material. However, it’s been proven that there are ways to reverse cavities naturally.
The four main causes of tooth decay are excess sugar in your diet, too much phytic acid, a lack of minerals and a lack of fat-soluble vitamins. In this video, I talk about the best diet, supplements and natural treatments to reverse cavities and heal tooth decay.
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[@eyaldraws]

1) Excess sugar: avoid processed sugar 1:33 2) Phytic acid: avoid consuming grains that aren't sprouted or slow-cooked 2:12 3) Load up on minerals: calcium, magnesium, selenium, Iron, phosphorous, silica - either through supplements or mineral-dense foods like sprouted seeds, nuts & vegetables 3:59 4) Take fat-soluble vitamins: Consuming a diet and supplements high in fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamin A, E and especially vitamin D3 and K2. Fatty acids like Omega-3 are great as well 04:54 5) Oil pulling: with coconut oil or sesame oil - 5 to 20 minutes 06:17

[@rainbowodysseybyjonlion]

Thank you so much. Holy christ alot of these guys talk so much without getting to point.

[@jennydiez1258]

Thank you.

[@colinesquire2480]

Thank you very much

[@ROBBANKS666666]

Great summary!

[@Дочьарнавала]

You save 10 min of my life - thank u😁

[@paulinecallahan6888]

I am a dental hygienist Dr Axe is spot on except "flossing is ok" you absolutely NEED to clean between your teeth with something either floss or proxabrush, flosspiks ,or a waterpik with tea tree oil mixture is even better especially for gum health. Keep Smiling 😁💕

[@lancer717]

Yea tree during floss?? I want to learn more

[@silvansprings9502]

Please explain the t tree mix

[@courtneyderouen]

I love flossing!

[@misswinnie4.8]

Thank you. Do you recommend swishing with coconut oil?

[@silvansprings9502]

@@misswinnie4.8 oil pulling is an Aruveydic tradition and cold pressed organic sesame oil is used.

[@mariecherenfant2567]

I just came from the dentist and I was very disappointed at myself. I have neglected my oral health but upon seeing this video, I am hopeful that I can reverse some of the damage. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@tanujasao7557]

Does it help in reversing tooth decay in your case

[@imjustsaying7300]

Organic coconut oil pull 20 min a night reversed my severe gum disease in 2 weeks. Was scheduled for dental root planning because gum disease was bad but by time appt rolled around-2 weeks later, it was not needed because gums were completely healed. Dentist was surprised

[@akia.summers948]

A blessing

[@LGMinnesota]

Do you remember how deep your root # was. The dentist will score them with a number. Just curious what your numbers were. Higher the # the worse the pockets.

[@imjustsaying7300]

@@LGMinnesota I don’t remember exact numbers but they said it was bad and root planing was definitely the next step. They would not even do the cleaning until it was done, which they didn’t have to do root planing because gums were so much better they were even surprised at difference

[@neondreams4016]

Omg thanks for this same

[@karenwebster2465]

THATS incredible!!! Going to follow suit.

[@mama27f]

Surgical Dental Assistant here.....water pik is your friend on low settings with the rubber tip. If you us on high your pushing back your gums. Trace your gum line with the rubber tip. This helps a lot!

[@TheTif129]

This is helpful....thnaks!

[@misswinnie4.8]

Thank you

[@abawitx]

Thank you!

[@lucie442]

Also when having receding gums?

[@MelModica]

Thank you

[@itsmidtrib1569]

I pray for everyone whose parents didn’t show their children how to take care of their dental health properly

[@kimberlygause]

THANK YOU.

[@ravishoul1432]

I know. My teeth is jacked 20k repair

[@staceykersting705]

@@butlernov2006 and now we're learning how many Other ways sugar's so bad for u!

[@elo0o207]

im one of those. my mom and grand mom both were sugar addicts i got it too. dont even wanna talk about whats going on in my mouth

[@cheinei]

My parents showed me. Its my fault for not keeping it up in my adult years. 😆

[@oceanbelow]

This is crazy. I still have my wisdom teeth at 34. I oil pull often, and knew it was helping, but also couldn't understand why I wasn't septic or why the cavities hadn't spread (4+ years)! Nice to have the facts to support this! Amazing how the body WANTS to heal itself...if only you let it! 🙏🏾

[@i-deegamingvideos6016]

You aren't supposed to have wisdom teeth? Everyone I know has them

[@oceanbelow]

@@i-deegamingvideos6016 Not in the US. Orthodontist make their money of just referring you to get them pulled. Which is why I oil pull because I can’t find a dentist who will fill them they all say to get them pulled. One of if not the most lucrative businesses in the US is peoples health.

[@i-deegamingvideos6016]

@@oceanbelow wow, I didn't know that. I only have the bottom ones, (I'm 29) the upper ones have never come out. The ones that I have literally took over 5 years to fully come out from my gums. I wouldn't want them pulled out. Gambling with people's health is wrong.

[@barbaradzikowska6161]

I am 74 and it is only couple months ago when I had to remove the last of my wisdom teeth. 😄 For the last 30 years I follow Dr.Weston Price dietary recomendations . He was a dentist who 90 years ago travelled around the world to the most remote places. People there ate only tha local unprocessed foods , had no cavities nor any chronic diseases. Dr.Axe implements into his recomendations all the principles researched by Dr.Weston Price. 👍 They work !

[@TNJ-gn2gv]

So you still have cavities?? Are they getting better??

[@Luna-gg1gf]

I’ve been coconut oil pulling the past few months and for the past ten years would always have bloody gums after flossing. Since oil pulling I have no bloody gums. The dental hygientist did my cleaning/ floss and I just couldn’t believe there was only the faintest pink. Usually looks like a blood bath and I couldn’t even taste blood. I would never had believed it if I didn’t get results myself. So I understand people being skeptical but seriously try it for a month and see the difference. I’m happy with results, also got a clean bill of health where I usually get “you need a cavity filled” but no cavities this past visit!

[@BulgBeats]

how often do you do it and for how long 🙂 Thank you 🙏🏼

[@saintblade9021]

DID IT KILL YOUT CAVITY OR JUST STOP THE BLEEDING

[@lisaelliott3864]

Thank you!

[@sillylilbung4073]

Man...we need answers! Lol ☺

[@saintblade9021]

@@sillylilbung4073 fax, im mad ash

[@compscript7973]

I actually have a cavity that has healed and did not know why. When you mentioned D3 a K2 I got and my vitamins and realized that I was taking those.

[@RaihoSan]

Do you take it in capsules?

[@elizabethcooper9815]

That is so great to know. Thank you

[@elizabethtimothy4776]

Yes, people deficient in k and especially with D, after a lengthy time will develop cavity

[@robbybee70]

I never heard of this what did your dentist say lol

[@absquickbooks1315]

Can you tell me what’s the brand?

[@Kinjo2008]

*Moringa is said to contain 92 anti aging nutrients / minerals as well as 46 antioxidants. It is also reported to be anti bacterial*

[@bennysmom6544]

I feel so incredibly BLESSED to come across your channel!! The United States needs more doctors just like you! It's so sad that so many physicians base their decisions on which medications to prescribe their patients because they will get a kick back from the pharmaceutical rep they are working with. I was in medical sales before I became a stay at home mom and that job really opened my eyes to a whole other side to health care that I never knew existed. Today, I am trying to do things TOTALLY different then how I was raised with my son. I adopted a vegan lifestyle at the end of April of this year and instead of taking my son to a pediatrician or me going to a primary care physician we go to a Functional Medicine doctor. My parents aren't quite on board with all of the decisions I make, but that's ok! God bless YOU for stepping out of the mold of what the majority of people think about when we think of a traditional doctor. I can't imagine the scrutiny you have endured from "traditional" doctors. I just want to encourage you to keep on making these INCREDIBLY informative videos! This is the first one I've watched and it was extremely informative and helpful. I do have one question and pardon me if you have already covered this in another video but can you give me any other advice for helping maintain and prevent any damage to my teeth since adopting the vegan lifestyle? I did notice some tooth decay between my molars on the right side, which is the side of my mouth that I always chew my food with! Lol. Ok, thanks again for creating such an incredible channel. I'm very grateful!!!!

[@lightbeingpontifex]

Vegan sux,,,

[@sunnyskys2428]

Vegan diets apparently are really bad for your teeth. Please look up Vegan diets and how they destroy teeth. I wouldn't want you to have to go through this unwittingly.

[@justlookattheflowers4239]

I use coconut oil on my teeth every night before bed and wake up with no bad breath or taste. its amazing

[@medicinalpurposes4860]

How do you use the coconut oil-pulling, brushing with it?

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

You swish it around in your mouth after you brush?

[@seds94]

@@Timetraveler1111MN before you brush. Wait a couple minites before brushing. Tea tree oil toothpaste

[@lightbeingpontifex]

I use olive oil,,,

[@ItzAbbey]

@@seds94 lucky for me I use that toothpaste and do coconut oil pulling

[@louisegogel7973]

00:37 “I know this will work with both mild and moderate cavities.” 00:50 “There are really four main causes of tooth decay: too much sugar in your diet, excess physic acid, lack of minerals, and lack of fat soluble vitamins.” 01:18 Excess sugar sitting in your mouth supports tooth decaying bacteria to grow which then eats away at the tooth enamel… and are linked to other health issues such as heart disease. 01:35 The number one thing to do is to remove all processed sugar from your diet. Sweet substitutes: stevia, Manuka or raw local honey ~ maximum 1 Tbsp, or fruit (dried or fresh). Remove maple syrup and whole cane sugar for a time. 02:15 The second thing: Phytic acid which is what binds minerals and vitamins in the foods, is mostly in grain and some in beans, nuts, and seeds, unless one soaks which starts to sprout them (or slow cook them), releasing the minerals and vitamins for absorption. Eat sprouted grain breads, grains, seeds, and nuts. Note: 02:56 You are what you digest, not what you eat. 03:59 Step three is load up on minerals… Calcium, Magnesium, and Selenium, Iron, Phosphorous, and Silica that you will find in Vegetables, sprouted nuts and seeds, meats, raw cheeses, and other sheep and goat dairy. Probiotics help with mineral absorption. 4:54 And last, consume a diet high in fat soluble vitamins such as A, D, K, and E. Consume foods that are orange and green.

[@fredclement5059]

One thing Dr. Axe did not talk about is GLYPHOSATE in our food! EVIL has found a way to spray most of our food with GLYPHOSATE (Round-Up) before harvest to kill the whole crop at the same time! They call it a drying agent! It's criminal and a crime against humanity! The people behind this practice should be executed! GLYPHOSATE (Round-Up) in parts per million kill all your gut bacteria! Your gut is your second BRAIN. GLYPHOSATE (Round-Up) prevents your body from absorbing vitamins and minerals! How do you think Big Pharma sells drugs? You have to have sick people! How do you get more sick people to sell your product (DRUGS) to? Well you POISON them at every meal! All non-organic grains and beans and even cane sugar are sprayed with GLYPHOSATE (Round-Up)! That is why we should only eat ORGANIC food! I highly recommend you shop at the local farmers market and try to grow your own food if you have the space. If enough people start to buy only ORGANIC food this evil practice will go away! Please pray for an awaking of the general public! Tell everyone you know!

[@yuppers1]

Thanks!

[@biancahislop3354]

A dentist wanted to do a root canal on my tooth. Told her to pull it. She did but the tooth next to that one turned bad. I was on double antibiotics and none of it worked. Eventually I stumbled across coconut oil pulling. Did it twice a day for 15-20 mins a day. All cavities in my mouth literally vanished. Oil pulling is disgusting to do but it is very powerful and effective 🙌🏼

[@TriggaTreDay]

I have to get back to doing it. I also learned that using wheat grass as a mouthwash is also very powerful for healing mouth issues. These are great options. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@lornm1856]

We're they really small ?

[@biancahislop3354]

@@lornm1856 some but I had two that were big and one was turning into an abscess

[@biancahislop3354]

@@TriggaTreDay I'll have to look into wheat grass 🙌🏼 Thank you for the info!

[@lornm1856]

@@biancahislop3354 hpw long have yiu done it and like, what happened to the dark spots? It all looks like a normal tooth now?

[@Abe-rz1nm]

I cut out sugar and alcohol and nuts. I eat oysters, grass fed butter, liver (in pate), eggs, shellfish and bone broth and lots of vegetables, this fixed my bleeding gums in 2-3 months.

[@jonathankelly2655]

Cannot say anything about cavities. But I can say people noticed how naturally white my teeth were after using oil pulling. I highly recommend it!

[@Hawtload]

dentists be like: "wait, that's illegal!"

[@merncat75]

Not quite "illegal"

[@c4p4c1t1v3]

@@merncat75 it's a joke

[@merncat75]

@@c4p4c1t1v3 derp 😒 thanks

[@JohnDoe-fs6lz]

Exactly

[@Jonahbabylul]

Does it actually work? Cause I got and I’m not tryna get drilled

[@kallen9731]

My daughter had the beginnings of a cavity in one of her back teeth, I began to brush it with coconut oil each night, it went away fairly quickly.

[@kallen9731]

@Idm idc I don’t remember, maybe a week or so? I just did it every night until it went away. Probably 1-2weeks

[@jamaicangirlinjapan]

Did you use brush with only the oil or add it to toothpaste?

[@jamaicangirlinjapan]

@Idm idc Thnx but it's for a child.

[@ioodyssey3740]

So after a few days that chunk of chocolate got brushed away! Cool!

[@PaulJosephine-hr2hl]

This coconut oil please how can I get it is it a regular coconut oil? I also have a cavity to 😭😭😭

[@Jagged_Ice]

Oil pull one tablespoon of coconut oil for 20 minutes = Fresh breath for 36 - 48 hrs.

[@Jagged_Ice]

@cee lee simple...swish a tablespoon of coconut oil in your mouth for 15 to 20 minutes. Spit it outside or in the garbage when finished though or it hardens and can clog drains.

[@satis7561]

olive oil can also be used.I actually got results using olive oil ,but none with the coconut oil.

[@satis7561]

@@kingviper21dazz7 no.pure ,organic,unrefined coconut or olive oil.

[@brianheath5091]

@Taiwo Omotosho Why oregano?

[@minutesofwisdom8511]

Oil pulling starts at 6:30

[@Hawtload]

I've been using fluoride free toothpaste and have been filtering it out of my drinking water for almost 20 years now. Still haven't had a single cavity.

[@naomilasela4677]

What’s your diet like?

[@mek059]

What is the brand name of the toothpaste?

[@nutech1810]

Trader Joes has a great fluoride free toothpaste

[@Jewlz4ever]

John Bishop, that’s great to hear as fluoride is a class 6 neurotoxin.

[@ItalianoWithJodina]

@@Jewlz4ever exactly, fluoride as a beneficial substance is a complete myth/hoax

[@eps4560]

I am contemplating the impractical pile of candles for a light fixture.

[@JaharriA]

Damn. He listed the 4 problems and I'm guilty of all four - no wonder my teeth want to come out.

[@ytyt3922]

Randomness first step is to stop all juice and pop consumption. Drink only plain water. Unsweetened tea is fine too.

[@MrAgmoore]

Your teeth are jumping outta your mouth!

[@pdales2257]

😂🤣

[@usaisbeastly]

Randomness no worries, that’s a thing of the past now.

[@MsJoyce31202]

Well who knew about Ezekiel bread before now? A lot of things are not known until later in life.

[@micaonyx5301]

What helped me is putting a drop or two of oil of oregano on none floride tooth paste.

[@kimberlygause]

THANKS FOR THE TIP!

[@brianheath5091]

Why oregano?

[@saintejeannedarc9460]

@@brianheath5091 Because it's antibacterial. Tea tree oil would likely work similarly.

[@luckycherry4]

I’m going to try this!

[@danielforrester1579]

I've been oil pulling for a couple months now with good results. I don't even brush as often as I should and dry brush as opposed to using commercial toothpastes. Despite that my teeth have a much cleaner feel than they ever did using regular toothpaste. My chipped tooth got infected which was the main reason I decided to try oil pulling. After a few days the pain in my jaw and tooth went down substantially. Note: Also added one drop of pure and organic clove essential oil with the organic coconut oil. This is far more sound as it is much cheaper than standard treatment. More than that, over use of antibiotics is dangerous for the future and our health. Also, you'd think whenever you use traditional products to clean your teeth and mouth when you have a tooth problem that your teeth would feel better? Guess what? They don't. Isn't that funny?... No it isn't. It's quite annoying to think I could've saved my teeth as well as stress from dental visits and an emptier wallet. So.... anyway.... I'm going to give the dentist another visit after a few more months of oil pulling and we'll see the before and after of the scans... With that.. the people will be the judge of what we know is right for us... We don't need massive studies (studies which can be corrupted by conflicts of interest) to tell us what we already know is true. If someone wants proof chances are that person will never believe a damn thing anyway. Hallelujah y'all.

[@tammitamanna2067]

Daniel Forrester hey sir how is ur result of oil pulling?

[@ayosgsauce]

What were the results?

[@doriennaraine3004]

results?

[@KatarinaS.]

Please let us know what your results have been

[@barb32koep]

Results?

[@tahmercynung2498]

You just earned a new subscriber from Cameroon 🇨🇲

[@e.k.8481]

his advise on oral helath is great and quite accurate. one thing to point out is that moderate to severe cavities cannot be reversed but it can be arrested (meaning stopped).

[@9188tennisgirl]

are you a dentist?

[@e.k.8481]

+Alexandra P yes

[@Marphale]

Edwin Kwon so minor cavities can be? Have you seen it happen?

[@jessicamallory5387]

If they are moderate or severe. What are the options?

[@Tonetwisters]

Toasted Ezekiel bread with a little bit of margarine or butter, is WONDERFUL.

[@user-no2bp4mn5i]

Definitely NOT margarine, that's awful for you, do your own research.

[@wildonez3076]

Margarine isn't even real food!! I Can't eat at restaurants that serve Margarine over butter.

[@codylevesque3541]

No way .. grass-fed butter ,yes!,

[@kevinh995]

Don't spit coconut oil down your drains. Coconut oil solidifies at about 76 degrees. Somewhere in your plumbing system, down the line, it's likely to be less than 76 degrees, especially underground and especially in the winter. You'll gum up your pipes eventually if you spit it down there.

[@praisedance8610]

Make sure you use organic coconut oil.

[@Curiousnessify]

ok mom

[@jaspreethobbs1859]

@@Curiousnessify lol

[@lucky-hd1yv]

Is that the same as unrefined coconut oil?

[@d.savage23]

How many times a day?

[@joepesci8930]

I use grass fed free range coconut oil 😊

[@robinlillian9471]

Honey and sweet fruits can also cause cavities. It depends on how much you use and your individual tolerance.

[@MsNiknak30]

sea moss...contains 92 minerals that our body need...use the gel in smoothies, soups, etc

[@VURCHOObeats]

Hello pretty lady👀

[@VURCHOObeats]

@@UFOxBAE I seee u 😳

[@VriendaGanguly]

Wow thank you! 🤗

[@shaenalawyer]

Yesss sus!!!

[@rebeccak6290]

Wow! I could have used this 50+years ago...🥳

[@chiplevan6622]

I've noticed many dentists (including my own) say we can't grow new enamel... but at one point in our life, we are a cell, then many cells, then we make our teeth. If our teeth have a blood supply, why couldn't they heal?

[@drjoopj]

Teeth can heal. Enamel has limited healing capacity from surface exchange of ions It's avascular and acellular, so enamel cannot make more enamel. The cementum, dentin, and pulp tissues have limited repair ability. These tissues have cells, and get nourishment from vasculature. They can create reparative tissues.

[@dhrgkbqxtjr2743]

I love you Dr. Axe. Once you mentioned oil pulling I knew you knew what you were talking about. You are the real deal. Subscribed

[@drjoshaxe]

Thank you for coming on mission with me!

[@Dabby724]

@@drjoshaxe I honestly never believed food could be medicine until I ran into your videos. So many doctors these days I've witnessed have given misinformation by only suggesting the traditional conventional methods that either consists some prescription and chemicals that are toxic to our body. I just want to say I am so grateful for your compassionate and informational videos. Whenever I have an ailment occur on me or by friends/family, I immediately search if you have a treat/cure video. You get this alot I imagine, but letting you know how you have immensely impacted my life and those around me in eating smarter and healthier, makes me feel less guilty. 😁 Thank you Dr. Axe!

[@CandidLy1]

I use Kerry Gold butter recommended by a book on tooth decay, because it’s grass fed butter and widely available - also Super Alfalfa by Nature’s Way which is a mineral rich plant as well as high in chlorophyll. Also recommend using sea weeds or sea vegetables as they’re called now- very mineral rich. I sprinkle it in soups and salads. Great video Dr Axe, I know others will keep finding this valuable information!👍

[@leooniii413]

Can you tell me the name of that book please??

[@Tidebeckons07]

I don't know why this info isn't more mainstream. im just now learning this info, and wish I had known years ago before my teeth needed so much work. I just bought Nagels book

[@w1975b]

It's not mainstream because of the profits that would be lost by dentists and other "professionals" involved in dentistry.

[@myeeeeeh]

I wouldn't have as many cavities as I do now had I known this stuff back then....

[@Acquisition1913]

Tidebeckons07 anti-whites control media and curse you daily

[@VirtualPhoton]

Tidebeckons07 probably because ur a millennial!

[@apersonwithacomment7732]

Because it hurts big pharma wallet

[@jac3271]

Vitamin K2 specifically is the big mineral for teeth.

[@Skittlesskittles-om6hp]

PLEASE be my DOCTOR....Soooooo SMART..🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@roibrycker8897]

I stopped brushing my teeth with city water an start using bottled spring water. My teeth feel so much better

[@milkteanomnom]

I'm really disappointed that you didn't mention how horrible toothpaste that contains glycerine is. No matter how many minerals you are ingesting, if you're using a toothpaste with glycerine it won't help. Glycerine creates a film over your teeth that can take up to 12 brushings to get off your teeth. The film it creates doesn't allow the minerals in your saliva to re-mineralize your teeth. Using a non-glycerine toothpaste is one of the most important steps a person can make to re-mineralize their teeth. Also diet is very important, and like he said reducing the phytic acids, and sugars in your diet, but the non-glycerine toothpaste is equally as important as diet. One more thing, if you take vitamin D in conjunction with fermented cod liver oil capsule supplements, fat soluble vitamins, and a mineral-rich butter oil supplement (such as green pasture butter oil), you'll get a lot of healing that way as well.

[@tammitamanna2067]

Maelui Yumiko hey maam dr found a lil cavity on my front teeth they said its too lil to filling so i wanna try out any hone remidi what shpuld i do?

[@memoryrinehart]

@@tammitamanna2067 nano hydoxyapatite toothpaste ? To fill in/heal small area. "nanoXIM" by Fluidinova. As well all or most of what's in this vid! No glycerine in products (sticky sweet) like above commenter said.

[@peryalcala]

Maelui Yumiko . This is a new one for me , I didn’t know there is glycerin in toothpaste and that it was bad for teeth. Thank you

[@lHARDlCaps]

There is no data implicating glycerin impedes remineralization. Just a myth started by a chemist who proposed a hypothesis and did some rather terrible experiments. Products that contain glycerin have been documented to Remineralize teeth effectively, even arrest decay and remineralize the caries lesion. Until someone, somewhere, actually does some research into this topic it doesn't make sense to live in fear of glycerin.

[@lHARDlCaps]

@Aunty Agony Dr. Gerard Judd, professor of chemistry, who elected to do some research in the field of dentistry. He started the glycerin myth based upon observations of research in which he applied pure glycerin to teeth. Mind you, it wasn't peer reviewed. I'm not sure it even got published in a legitimate journal. To date, I've never even seen the study itself, only it's mention on the web in which Dr. Judd claims to have performed an experiment showing glycerin causes this problem. I tried to find citations and research on the topic of glycerin and tooth remin and could not find any examining the topic directly, or indirectly in a fashion one could gain valuable insight. Some of his research was entirely unpublished and unverified by anyone other than himself. Which makes it his word against every published study in existence showing a glycerin based dentifice with an active ca/p/f/nhap/remin agent providing greater remineralization than plain brushing. The few studies I've seen some of the glycerin proponents use were not designed to test for glycerin inhibiting remineralization. All have confounding factors (such as additional additives in a gum balm that lead it to have an acidic ph being used in a patient population not reflective of majority of the population) or circumstances in no way reflective of glycerin being applied in the mouth (submerging bovine teeth in pure glycerin for 8 hours). Dr. Judds assertion that glycerin inhibits remineralization is at best esoteric, and personally I find it to be unqualified. I would quite enjoy for someone to examine this hypothesis by testing tooth powders against a glycerin based paste of the same formula as the tooth powder, but no one has. In fact, there are many unanswered questions regarding the ingredients used in toothpaste and tooth powder, and even Dr. Judds recommendation of bar soap. And to be clear, experiments exist all over the place and remain unpublished and people learn about them because the researcher doing the experiments can share that data however they please: in a conference, in a person to person meeting, or as Dr. Judd did by writing a book with interesting claims and insufficient evidence; his work is more belief than data. How much of that belief might be validated with future research is unknown. There's been over a decade for that occur and it has not. Dental research goes where the money is, and examining glycerin must seem a silly idea to spend resources on to dental researchers. To talk about claims and real world data when it comes to caries and remineralization is...well, real world data: homeless people with terrible hygiene have caries that arrest and remineralize - ask any dentist who works with that populations and they'll tell you they've seen it, especially prisons. Some people don't touch a toothbrush and have no dental problems, while others do it religiously and have plenty. And you'd say, hey it's the GLYCERIN, and I'd say n=1 I tried bar soap per dr judds directions for 8 months and got 3 cavities in spots I never got cavities before... and there are published case studies showing using MI Paste, a ca/p paste based on glycerin, can reverse incipient caries. Caries is a multifactorial disease process involving systems biology. Dr. Judd didn't have the background to understand this. Dr. Judd also was attempting to understand this process in a time in which the data to do so was not available (his work hails from 2001). We've learned a ridiculous amount of information regarding the mouth and body since that time. We now know much of what research indicated in the early 90s and 2000s was incomplete to the point of being erroneous. Caries is a systems biology process. And to those few currently really tuned into how craniofacial growth and development influences human health, current theories on caries are all inadequate to explain it. There's a huge missing puzzle piece involving sleep, breathing, digestion, and the nervous systems which isn't acknowledged in any of the theories on caries.

[@lucialucia5521]

you are my new favorite, thank you!! can t wait to get your book❣️❣️❣️🙏🏽✨🙏🏽

[@64Magick]

*1. Distilled water 2. MSM powder 3. Celtic Seasalt 4. Baking Soda 5. (option) Crushed Garlic Water soak for 24-hrs than strained thru cheesecloth, using only the liquid and adding it to the UPPER 4 - Ingredients and mix into paste. Use paste to brush with after each meal and\or apply on gums, extracted teeth holes, abscess, let sit 5-minutes and rinse!!*

[@Laughinggray]

I add some Neem powder to it, works excellent.

[@donnataylor6082]

@@Laughinggray what is this product please?

[@Laughinggray]

@@donnataylor6082 Powdered Neem tree leaves.

[@saintblade9021]

Tf is a cheesecloth

[@chrisjones3649]

What is MSM powder?

[@lindadavis5668]

I'm waiting in the dentists office now for a filling. I can't wait to show her this and see what she thinks about it.

[@jussylips]

What they say?

[@komfykoala6083]

She'll probably reprimand you because she's limited by what she's taught in dental school.

[@astridbelge]

I stopped brown rice, started taking gelatin, and my intense tooth pain stopped overnight

[@susansauls8902]

astridbelge Gelatin should be okay, it's just the sugar in it that's bad. If you use unflavored gelatin and make it with low to no sugar natural fruit juice (i.e., pure cranberry with no sugar) and use stevia to sweeten it should be okay.

[@lorimav]

I have a bottle of bovine tracheal cartilage. I wonder if that has similar properties as the gelatin.

[@christianwtf2960]

Your tooth pain could have stopped because the root completely died.

[@KD-gl4pz]

Wow!

[@kageoashj2912]

Christian WTF if this is true then wtf I’m scared haha

[@kc4cvh]

I was always taught that the primary facilitator of tooth decay is inadequate home care, including brushing after eating and daily flossing. I brush at least twice daily and still have all my teeth in sound condition at age 57, despite drinking a liter of Pepsi a day plus plenty of chocolate.

[@CaveWomen88]

You rock. Thank you so much for this information.

[@wonderininthesummerland7050]

Haylien Dreams did it help you?

[@MINVISUAL]

I wish I had so much energy as Dr. Axe.

[@drjoshaxe]

Hey there! You may find this helpful: draxe.com/health/exhausted-ways-to-boost-energy-levels/?

[@strawberryme08]

Phytic acid is what’s on the outside of seeds and grains etc it absorbs liquid and pulls nutrients to it from the ground so once you eat it and don’t rinse seeds and grains etc very well then it pulls nutrients from the body.

[@nirajsinghkarki9556]

I watched 100s of videos but only your video is fully helpful, thanxx Dr 🙏

[@wendyhughes2234]

I clench my jaw at night and have been doing so, for most of my life. That is part of my problem. But thank you for the information.

[@lindaeyster5089]

Two words mouthguard for sleeping

[@vessentialoils9833]

Whats a mineral supplement?

[@coryflys]

I'm in a bad spot. I'm 17 with 1 tooth already removed. Another one needing a removal too and I'm trying to save whatever I can. My hygiene is bad and I want to fix that. I also have buck teeth that I want fixed. The thing that's stopping me is the money. I don't have a single dime to spend and I'm stuck.

[@alisonnorcross951]

Listen to what he says. You can heal yourself

[@Lilytok09]

coconut oil is quite cheap

[@alisonnorcross951]

Cut out sugar bread cake cookies . Have olive oil and real butter

[@MsSemki]

It's a must for you to practice daily oral hygiene. No skipping on brushing and flossing. Watch what you eat. Sweets, foods high in carbs (banana's, dates, rice, etc), acid (coffee, bubbly water, salad dressings with lemon, etc.) promote tooth decay. To reduce the number of tooth decay causing bacteria, consume xylitol in any form (chewing gum, candy, sugar replacement in baking, etc.). All of that will help. I am a dental assistant, btw.

[@Yaikhomba32]

Bro is your teeth cure

[@Abbyyena]

Did he say flossing is “okay”? It’s highly important to do, daily!

[@joycolclough2272]

I make my own toothpaste with bentonite clay stevia peppermint oil and colloidal silver... Works great.... Gets rid of plaque and tartar

[@jennymeade8786]

Hi, can this remove plaque under the gums to? I have dental appointment for a deep cleaning that I need numbing for that I want to avoid if possible. I suffered bone loss from neglecting my teeth for too long and avoiding dental cleanings for years. Thanks

[@jchinckley]

@@jennymeade8786 probably not. But oil pulling can help with what's going on there as long as you eat right (keto/paleo with no refined carbs and no refined sugar, not even juices). Follow Dr Axe's advice on this.

[@Jefleopard]

Joy, You should sell it. Let me when you do. 👍

[@kimhayes6565]

If my teeth get sensitive at all, I oil pull with coconut oil for a few days and the sensitivity goes away and stays away even if I’m not consistent with it. I formed a cavity in 2006, started oil pulling and applying neem oil to it monthly. It stopped the decay dead in its tracks! 15 years later and I still have a perfectly healthy tooth! I hate that people do not know that the teeth are like little organs and can heal themselves. It dose t make sense the drill/fill a cavity with foreign material. Dentists always say a cavity grows up to be a crown and eventually a root canal.

[@fahadjamilahmed]

Please don't attempt at home dentistry! I have seen people suffer from preventable gum disease + tooth decays. Seeing your dentist twice a year (or at least once) is essential. Also, studies have shown that oil pulling is not any more effective than a quick swish with mouthwash. Your at home toothpaste is also not as effective as an otc toothpaste. It might work for a few people but it's going to be very very bad for a lot of people.

[@bluetopia42]

Thanks a lot, Dr. Axe! Is tea tree oil somehow connect to healthy teeth, too?

[@juanitahardy8583]

I oil pull with sesame oil and fresh ground cloves and my gums are healthiest ever and even gum recession is less. My dentist told me to use a flouride tooth paste but I think he may be wrong.

[@placeboevi]

Thank you for these precious i formation doctor. Btw eating fruits other than dried ones, dates is generally okey if I'm understanding it right?

[@strongmanfernandez]

Sea vegetables like nori seaweed for example are some of the greatest sources of minerals you can take on earth.

[@thelmathomas3437]

Not true

[@shaenalawyer]

I've recently started using seamoss.

[@kenishahammond3935]

This is very true!

[@vikassm]

Sea water contains every single naturally occurring element, Seaweeds too. I've been growing crops with natural seaweed extracts, works beautifully! Screw the cynics, try it out. Costs almost nothing!

[@commenter7893]

I try to avoid seafood due to neurodegenerative disease risk.

[@MSDeere]

Love this, may I ask what multi mineral suplement are you recommending in 2) and what vitamin supplements from 3) ? Thank you

[@wobbler1972]

Some great tips in the video but I'm not sure if it really got the essence of natural dental health across. Sugars and other fermentable carbohydrates don't just attack the teeth and gums from the outside they cause a drop in internal pressure of the dentine inside your teeth which can then weaken the enamel from the inside. Simply brushing or flossing or using mouthwash is only preventing one side of the attack and also destroys any beneficial microbes that might have been present in your mouth. Eating plenty of natural fats is the best way of getting enough fat soluble vitamins without the need for supplements. Things like eggs ,liver, marrow ,fish, fatty dairy and many other fatty foods that we have consumed right up till the war on fat began. I am not a fan of the taste of coconut oil but olive oil works just as well in my experience for oil pulling. Personally I use a lot of Ghee in my cooking and it tastes so much better for oil pulling but since going LCHF a few years ago I don't need to do oil pulling often anymore and my teeth haven't given me any trouble besides the very rare chocolate binge. The fact that oil pulling works so well for so many should be a clue that having fat in your diet is a good thing. I saw only recently that having high levels of large cholesterol is highly correlated to not getting Alzheimer's or other Dementia's. This also has to be a massive clue to dietary health.

[@seawatersoul333]

Glen 0 thanks for the info hun!

[@wrenchingandwheeling1589]

Fermented cod liver oil worked wonders for my 4yr old son along with no grains, consuming liverwurst and brushing with charcoal/mineral toothpaste. Amazing what a proper diet can cure.

[@Aussie.in.America]

You speak of dietary health and then mention dairy 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@AwakeTruthSeeker]

What is LCHF?

[@nh-wr3qr]

David King low carb high fat, Ketogenic,

[@s.thomas6251]

Dr Josh Axe. Can you reverse large cacivities. I also have to do root canal as I had tooth painand i caused an infection. Do i have to go through with it?

[@amyhoang9140]

Floss and clean your teeth right after eating starchy food (grains) will help a lot.

[@Goated12348]

Do you recommend adding trace minerals to your water?

[@mr.2Creative]

Hi, great content thank you very much! For reversing cavities and re-mineralising teeth is there an order? I mean, are we to reverse the cavities then use re-mineralising toothpaste for example? Or is it ok to use re-mineralising toothpaste while oil pulling? Thank you.

[@fjp9]

which one is better to use, refined or unrefined coconut oil?

[@Lina126y]

What is a good multi mineral supplement?

[@ErnieHeyek]

Dr Axe, curious what your thoughts are on xylitol vs Stevia.

[@SuccessfulChan]

What about consuming Himalayan salt does it help to add some more minerals to your diet?

[@lilycarolyn4Christ]

Helps a little the recommended dosage for a day is 1 to 2tsp not more you can't get the req mineral intake so switch to Eating nuts and veggies

[@duchessdelarue5983]

Can you recommend a brand of trace minerals to use?

[@chaolan77]

Cloves are great for tooth aches and halitosis too!

[@RachelStar-ep7bx]

Thanks, great info!

[@marsbel1846]

According to Dr. Adiel Tel Oren,the microbiota in your skin is very related to the microbiota in your mouth because they are in close contact,so it may be advisable to use soil based probiotics instead of lactic probiotics

[@patriciamariecunningham306]

I need a root canal , what can you offer me to heal this or what to do?

[@JennyB957]

Thanks for the video how do you know what essential oils you can take internal ? Thanks

[@LyraniaLothar]

I’m NOT giving up my sugar, no I’m not overweight in fact I’m pretty lean, I just eat in small portions but I HATE non sugar products. My little sister says regular coke is too sweet for her, but that’s because she has only ever consumed the diet variant one, and that goes for every other sugary product there is. Not me, I don’t think Diet Coke was even invented 30 years ago.

[@gazellerichardson9135]

Agree. But wasn't sure if you mentioned a basic daily vitamin? What seems to be really helping my teeth is beef bone broth. Lots of amino acids I seem to need. Lived in Penang, poor dental services, lots of oil pulling, very little processed sugar, though lots of fruit. Also, be careful with medications. Put on one for 5 months, destroyed most of my formerly healthy teeth. A common medication prescribed in the U.S. Get a PDR!

[@angelaknox]

Can I mix tea tree oil with coconut oil for oil pulling?

[@starsinthesky6448]

I give my son Sonne's Cod Liver oil, rich in vitamin D. He is 16 years old, and never has a cavity.

[@rissa_mariposa]

Is kombucha okay Dr axe? As in GTs

[@bennysmom6544]

Oh, one more thing- I LOVE Ezekiel bread 👱🏼‍♀️👌🏻

[@SandraMartinez-tl3ih]

How do eat it? Kinda dry...

[@jeanmarie4507]

Should toast it

[@ioodyssey3740]

Todays wheat is poison. Destroys your gut.

[@99shoebox]

love the information, thank you. however, you talk VERY VERY fast!! I would be grateful if you could slow down a little. 😊 thank you, Or to put a summary of the information below. Many thanks. 👍🙂

[@cozyteascones8978]

I have been told that two of my teeth cannot be saved and implants were recommended. If implants are bad for your health what option would you choose to replace the extracted teeth? Any suggestions from anyone for an excellent dentist in North Orange County, California? Thank you.

[@louissachsdds8018]

Implants are NOT bad for your health. They are made out of the same metal that knee and hip joint replacements are. Titanium is one of the most biocompatible things we can put in our bodies.

[@covegirl06]

@@louissachsdds8018 anytime you drill into someone’s bones and place a foreign object in it you run the risk of bone damage, nerve damage and infection. What do you mean implants aren’t bad for our health? I wish dentists would stop down playing the risks for these procedures they’re recommending to their patients. Because WE are the ones who have to live with the consequences, not you!

[@shannak7337]

I LOVEEEE DR AXE❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️HES THE BEST

[@HoStevie]

I had soooo many fillings when I was younger

[@tonytee6624]

And you did this treatment and they all regrew again huh ? Amazing !

[@rideshareobserver1456]

I think everyone should invest in a Waterpik flosser - they're great!

[@EazyBake0ven]

what brand of coconut oil should I use

[@ishita2027]

Wait how many am I supposed to do oil pulling??? I do it before going to bed, is that OK??

[@LuckyGarageUSA]

What if its a cavity underneath the gum line?

[@Termthegoat]

like the nerves?

[@LuckyGarageUSA]

@@Termthegoat no, like the tooth portion that is under the gum

[@LandoLeavesLand]

zanrath12345 ... trust me ... If you oil pull it helps to add a couple drops of oregano oil to your coconut oil... I’ve cured an abscess and two cavities this way. Also, ingest the oregano oil 4-5 drops per day and it will help from inside out under your gum, but mix with coconut oil cus it’s strong... I trust and use this one : Oil of Oregano - amzn.to/2Y8uq9B

[@adeebamehdi9493]

@@LandoLeavesLand I have end stage tooth decay and dentist told me for extraction but I'm worried already extracted two decayed teeth now its 3rd. I wanna ask is it possible to reverse such cavity??

[@lasetlivingstin7752]

Find a dental syringe...I use peroxide & also salt water in mine...Dnt know the name yet, package only has order #'s...Dentist office gave me one to use w/ prescription mouthwash...Ask pharmacy...

[@DaughtersOfIssachar]

Any advice for my 4 year old? I can’t afford all the extra supplements or the huge change in diet. I understand the Weston a price diet and we take cod liver oil with the butter blend almost daily, brush with remineralizing tooth paste, floss, but his bottom tooth possibly two and maybe a tiny bit on the other side of the mouth on bottom too have a brown hole from top to bottom on the side and food gets stuck between those teeth and even when it’s not now he’s complaining of tooth pain. We don’t use fluoride except when he goes to his dads unfortunately. I have to remedy it quick and am going to take him to a mainstream dentist this week - any advice is appreciated if you had a similar situation with a kid this young.

[@sheekyking]

Can you do oil pulling with Olive oil?

[@LandoLeavesLand]

Sheek D ... yes

[@addaminsane]

phytic acid has a specific purpose just like every thing else. timing is the key. the biggest blackhole in us understanding how things work seems to be a disregard for proper timing: appropriateness.

[@anjeyoo7956]

What happens to existing filling? Do they fall out or get trapped causing stress to teeth?

[@MEN101]

Thanks for the great summary on tooth health.

[@sherrellallen4200]

how long does it take to actually reverse a cavity? My cavity is so small and it looks new you cant even see it, it does not even show up on the x-ray. I do not want to fill it. Can you reverse the cavity once you get it filled?

[@albertk5572]

Small caries when not penetrated the dentin do become arrested or even reverse. However, caries into dentine do not. Proper oral hygiene and fluoride definitely help. And once you have filling restoration in your tooth, you have a prosthetic for part of your tooth. There’s no reversal.

[@EspaceTerreNouvelle]

Thank you so much for sharing this.🙏💙💚💛

[@amichaels1871]

I've found brushing with hydrogen peroxide & baking soda & consuming coconut, olive & cod liver oil & also grass fed butter has been helpful. 💙🌎

[@FaithfulEncourager]

Xylitol and black walnut apparently work wonders too!

[@Pythagoras1963]

Price has been dead less then 100 years ago.................Weston Price Dentist DescriptionWeston Andrew Valleau Price was a Canadian dentist known primarily for his theories on the relationship between nutrition, dental health, and physical health. Wikipedia Born: September 6, 1870, Canada Died: January 23, 1948, Santa Monica, CA..............it is inaccurate to talk about hundreds of years

[@lindseybarrow3070]

I use the liquid coconut oil version for 10 minutes a day for the past a want to say week. Is that okay?