I think the best advice would be to just cut sugar completely. I know most people don't want to hear that but it makes life so much simpler amd healthier.
Yes,but xylitol can actually help repair decaying teeth, it won't fix all your problems but it has shown to help. I chew a gum called xyloburst after meals when I can't brush.
Our 22 year old daughter surprised us the other day by thanking Mum for not having soda in the house when she was little. She is very healthy but has noticed her friends with sugar addiction are really struggling with weight and mood problems. Thanks for your advice.
Dr. Berg should have taught me that much earlier I love candy and sweet stuff there's another reason why people lose their teeth it's because of lead in the water like what happened in Flint Michigan
Do any of you fellas know if drinking milk or taking calcium supplements is necessary for strong teeth and bones? I know that many people on keto and carnivore diets do not have dairy at all, and animals in the wild do not drink any milk soon after their infant stages. Anyone have knowledge on this?
My parents didn’t even encourage teeth brushing :( Can’t believe it, most of my dental issues are from before I even turned 10! I loved candy as a kid, luckily couldn’t get my hands on as many as I wished because my mom would hide it for herself or special occasions lol. Simply lucky that we didn’t have soda easily accessible where we lived.
Recently I've been craving soda and I drank quite a bit of it (for my standard) and I've been worried since. Him sayin he wasn't so great when young really helps calm me down😭 I want to go back to never touching soda again!
I had a friend who ate and drank plenty of sugary foods and sodas yet never got any cavities. That continued into his thirties without worry until he got diabetes. Yet, he still had no cavities. I didn't have that kind of confidence because I had plenty of them up to my early twenties. So I pretty much cut out sugar and think I was fortunate enough to have had them. Otherwise I might also continued and wound up a diabetic as well.
You are the ONE person that I trust!!! I take your vitamins etc. and trust I'm not getting fillers in them. It's really hard to trust anyone these days. But YOU Drm Eric Berg I TRUST🎊🎉
Do any of you fellas know if drinking milk or taking calcium supplements is necessary for strong teeth and bones? I know that many people on keto and carnivore diets do not have dairy at all, and animals in the wild do not drink any milk soon after their infant stages. Anyone have knowledge on this?
So true ,myself and my brother were raised in the 1970s, no sugar, only water and milk to drink, a lollipop on a Saturday was our treat, vegetables out of the garden, no crisps, no squash, no desserts, we had a wonderful young life, I dont have sugar now, I'm 52 and have zero cavities, my brother is 53 and zero cavities 👍
@@diogenesstudent5585 I think its like "Orange Crush" in USA - [British - define squash] a sweet concentrated liquid made from or flavored with fruit juice, which is diluted to make a drink. "orange squash"
When I was 11 my baby teeth didn't fall out they just moved over for my adult teeth. I had to get them pulled because I looked like I had shark mouth. The tip my dentist told me before going under was to swish water through my teeth after every meal. I do it religiously and have never had a cavity. 50 years old!!! Swish after every meal or snack people!! 😀
That's a great tip. Probably out of place here, but I was told the same thing by a religious book on etiquette and health. The saints knew as well I suppose. No toothpaste back then, just miswak - a wooden stick for brushing
When I was in my early 20’s my dentist said I should have my wisdom teeth extracted because they will cause problems. I did not do it because I didn’t have insurance. Then again at age 35 a different dentist told me I should have my wisdom teeth extracted. I did not do it. I am now 68 years old and I still have my wisdom teeth and I never had any problem with them at all. I have no problems with my teeth.
@@scb8439 because you don't want them removed. There are dentists out there that will make appliances for your mouth to allow them to grow in properly.
I am a brazilian DDS and in college here in Brazil we learn in oral biochemistry class exactly what you have very well and easily acessibly explained in this very short and helpful video for the general population. We learn to prescribe alternatives for sugar and xylitol is a great one because it literaly makes the bacteria "explode" due to its inability to digest the xylitol, so it accumulates and thru osmosis breaks the bacterial cell due to intake of water. I am a big fan of your great work on informing about health and I endorse your work! Keep it up! Thanks!
also some of the other sugar alternatives can still feed bacteria. I dont know about brazil but some of the sugarless gum in canada has a mixture of artificial sweeteners. Unfortunately not the same results as pure xylitol.
@M Es worth it BUT you have to have a HOLISTIC BIOLOGICAL dentist that will have the mercury fillings taken out with specialized equipment. Don’t do it otherwise. Try to detox your body months before doing this, lots of Vit C etc.
@@SleeplessinOC another downside of xylitol is that it is deadly for at least dogs, but probably got all animals. Best to try only stevia and NO FLOUR products. Look for keto bread dessert recipes for alternatives
@@digimom82 dam ...I just ordered a bunch of spry toothpaste and xylitol tablets from weldental that you are supposed to use with waterpiks...should I return it ? I ordered it out of desperation but I am conflicted ....when you say stevia products , do you mean toothpastes and other tooth products made from stevia?
Dr Berg is a legend. After years of poring over independent studies, randomised peer reviewed human trials, doing my own trial and error, I've found virtually nobody whose advice is so consistently accurate and effective. Thanks for all your hard work a Dr!
Dr John Bergman, Dr Joel Wallach, Dr Joseph Mercola, Josh Axe, Stephanie Seneff, the doctors on the Low Carb Down Under channel, there are some others too. I love them all.
@@derrill5796 so I wonder why these doctors don’t have prime time to shows? We were deprived of all this truthful medical information all these decades!! I think they are so truthful it hurts the commercial medical industries and no Corp advertisers!!!
I was raised on the Mediterranean diet. We rarely ate sweets. Mostly fruit for sweets. Also we took alot of vitamin c. I'm sixty six and never had a cavity. I don't really know if that is my reason for good health, but I'm sharing with you.
Hi Anthony can you share what kinds of foods you ate? I haven't discovered much help in researching the Mediterranean diet, it seems there's some mixed opinions on what *is* a Mediterranean diet.
@@blueskies773 lots of cooking with garlic, onions, olive oil. Most everything fresh. A lot of variety with vegetables. We ate fish at least three times a week (fresh from the sea food market). Meats were usually cooked simple, grill. Sourdough bread. Dessert was normally fruit and cheese. We ate sweets only on main Holidays or birthdays. As for the vitamin c, my father was friend with Linus Pauling so i have been talking ten grams per day for many years. I think the last time I had cold or flu was about thirty years ago. If your interested i am big on stretching and exercise too, since i was a teenager.
Sugar itself doesn’t cause the decay . The bacteria in your mouth consume the sugar and the byproduct is a toxin that rots the enamel. It’s the toxin. But of course sugar is the food and toxin the by product. If you do eat sugar brush right away or consume the sugar w food ( like dessert ) and don’t sip soda all day long that’s bathing the teeth and providing bacteria w food all the time and yes PH always acidic in your mouth. Oh I must add. Brush and floss!!! Floss floss floss !
@@iddicted I am very aware of how you get tooth decay..I was just posing a statement of what else sugar does to the body...White Sugar is a Toxin for the entire body when consumed excesively...
I'm a dentist and as soon as I learned about the keto lifestyle I thought of it as a permanent solution for most oral problems including cavities and periodontitis.
I’m prone to cavities and have had lots due to my medication for 12 years. Went keto reversed periodontist and sensitive gums and now my teeth are healthier but I still go to the dentist every 3 months instead of every 6 months to once a year.
True Story: July 2018, my teeth started to ache. I had a check up, and the dentist found multiple cavities. However, I could not afford to get the work done, so I popped ibuprofen to kill the pain. Coincidentally, that same month, I began reducing my sugar (because of Berg's videos) until I barely ate any. The tooth pain lasted for about a month, then one day I realised it was gone. My mouth felt great. In August 2019, I slipped, and ate lots of sugary things for a few weeks. The throbbing pain returned. I was back to ibuprofen. I stopped eating sugar and the pain disappeared within five days. It's now September 24th and my cavities don't hurt. Some day, I'll be able to get my teeth fixed, but until them, I'm keeping the pain away by not eating sugar.
I think that another thing that happens is less inflammation in the gums due to Keto or carnivore diet. I noticed if eat something with sugar or simple carbs my gums get puffy and my teeth hurt. I do carnivore and IMF. That so-called "treat" always reminds me how much better I felt before I indulged. My skin, my gums/teeth, my mood, my digestion are all so much better without the sugar and carbs.
Brush with baking soda. Take vitamin D and calcium. Stop eating gluten as it causes malabsorption of nutrients in people with celiac disease. You may be undiagnosed.
@@johnlibonati7807 I didn't think I had a problem with gluten until I stopped eating it and felt better. The same with corn or any kind of corn products
@@johnlibonati7807 I rinse my mouth with milk after I eat. Has the calcium & vitamin D plus lowers acidity. I also oil pull with coconut oil after any dessert or soda, but I feel the milk has been most helpful in preventing/healing cavities.
Yeah..I've had dentists literally pick away at my teeth so hard and so much that when I left I felt the sharpness frm the newly created tiny hole in the middle of my molar..then eventually that became a problem. I remember the dentist just going to town literally trying to make a hole so I can have a problem. I also have a small piece that was chipped away on a front tooth that was healthy as can be.. I just cant trust them.
Practicing dentist here. This is a very good, concise presentation of the basic etiology of dental caries. And to be clear, xylitol is not just another sugar substitute. It is an indigestible (to humans) sugar alcohol that also has bacteriostatic properties, meaning that the cavity-causing bacteria in your mouth are inhibited when they ingest it. At it’s most fundamental level, dental caries is an infectious disease that requires control of bacteria to fully address, and xylitol is one component of this.
@@GloryToTheHighest Addressing the number of sugar and acid exposures in the diet throughout the day is just one leg of the treatment process. The biggest one is sipping on water throughout the day instead of juices/sodas/energy drinks/sports drinks, which all contain sugars and are acidic. As far as restorative treatment for existing cavities, that would be dictated by the depth/extent of the decay and age of the child. As such, it’s hard to answer this without more info unfortunately.
Heather since you're a dental hygienist and you work in a dental office can you tell me a few things all my teeth are rotted in my head below the gum line I'm quite freaked out by it can they do surgery without having to go to the hospital to remove the teeth and is it a hundred percent safe to be put me to sleep so I don't experience any pain at all while they do it? From crazy al afraid of big dental pliers! ĺol
I am 38 years old and every visit to the dentist ended with the treatment of new cavities. I have been on a keto diet for 4 years and I use erythritol instead of sugar. It's a miracle for 2.5 years, I do not have any loss. The teeth became healthier
My dentist is in Tijuana. Crossing the border afforded me quality and better dental care than California dentists. Thanks for the info Dr. Berg! I cut sugar out 5 years ago and programmed my brain to dislike it. I only crave veggies now.
Exactly! My toddler doesn’t eat candy or sugar. I make her sweets with stevia or Erythritol. And I only give her mint gum with xylitol, and sugar free mints and once in a blue moon a xylitol lollypop. I just can’t give someone I love something SO detrimental to health!!!
Nancy Fahey Sometimes you just have to say, No! It’s not always easy...been there but eventually if you are firm enough & consist, they will respect your wishes! My family used to pick on me all the time about it but my kids are healthier for it...not perfect but healthier than most! 😉 Maybe you could suggest some healthy alternatives that would be fun to do together! Like kebobs, yogurt with some nuts or fruits, veges in fun shapes, diy pizza with mini tortillas. I would also get different types of cheese from different countries and we would have a little taste test. Healthy shakes!
That was easy to do until they turned about 3 or 4. Then they started developing more autonomy, it became more difficult to speak on their behalf (though yes, ultimately you're still the one in control) and when you combine that with attending birthday parties and holiday events, preschool and the school events.....well....it gets tricky. You have to be prepared with alternatives all the time and sometimes your not....then there is relatives, lol. Society has a way of sneaking into the bubble.
i’ve been using Monk fruit sugar for the last two years and it’s made a huge difference to my teeth sensitivity. it’s a little more expensive but it’s worth it.
I'm almost 30 years old, and I've never had a cavity. Why? I always attributed to my mother making it a rule that we only had desserts on Fridays and I carried that habit largely into adulthood. I generally keep a pescatarian diet as well with few processed snacks. I'm living proof that what this man says is correct. 👍
Probably good genes too. I remember drinking soda a couple times a week, never flossed and only brushed once a day sometimes forgetting to do it all together. I went to the dentist for the first time in my 24 years of existence and they said there was tar that needed removal but no cavities. It might be because of my superior African teeth genes and more than likely you have it too.
Sorry to burst your bubble guys but same here and im white. I went to the dentist growing up but never flossed and only brushed with water before leaving to go somewhere, and I was big on sugar. I got 1 cavity. But I was getting dry mouth from meds around that time so might have been from that.
The greatest, most honest and helpful doctor I’ve ever seen. He’s a blessing. He really has his heart invested in doing what no other doctor does! Make us healthy. Thank you so much.
My mother always advised me. I did not understand even though she explained to me. In primary school I just ate sweets everyday. I’m sorry mother, you loved me but I didn’t understand. You are right. Thank you 🙏 mother. My cavities are giving me health problems. PLEASE LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER.
My mom sucked when it came to food. Grew up on instant noodles. Thankfully got my dad's genes so didn't get cavities past age 10. We are just not encouraging good nutrition.
I ate tons of sugar in childhood. My parents were low income and they struggled to get us dental care. Now that I am retired and low income. I have to do really creative financing to keep every tooth that I have in good condition. I think oil pulling with coconut oil helps. Kids !!!! Don't eat sugar.
When I drink a soda I rinse with milk then coconut oil pull then rinse with more milk. I’ll never drink a soda if I can’t oil pull right after so I only drink them at home & only pure sugar cane soda.
I will be forever grateful to my parents for not keeping sugar in the house. Again and again im reminded that this one thing has made my life so much better. I will repay them by teaching my children the same.
Unbelievable. I was just having a conversation with myself (out of frustration) about this topic regarding tooth decay and the tooth ability to heal. Thank you, Lord!!
I appreciate the unfailingly clear, no-fuss, salient information Dr Berg delivers, which is always doable at home and steers right away from the use of harmful drugs. Thank you. My 'go to' for health care advice.
Thank you Dr Berg! I’ve watched so many of your videos and it has improved my health so much! I’m constantly telling others to search your channel for whatever issue they may be having. You are a gift! God bless!
My grandmom died 80 years old, without cavities. She had all her teeth in perfect condition! The only different habit she had from all of us, was chewing natural unprocessed mastic gum.
@@msharic85 If it is what I think it is, you get it in Greece and on the internet? Its from a tree. And the sab from the tree makes good gum. It tastes nothing like chewing gum. It tastes like the bark/sab of that tree.
You are 100% right and 100% wonderful. I am a dental hygienist and it’s frustrating when patients have so many cavities on a regular basis even with good hygiene. In my opinion, the cause is 80% diet and 20% poor hygiene, for high caries rate.
So true Dr. Berg! I was "that kid" also. I wish my parents knew or cared enough for my dental health when I was younger. Now I can be the difference for my own kids. Great advice!
@@sunshinecity8273 no it's completely false brushing your teeth won't save you AT ALL. They are soo many examples from real life of people brushing their teeths and having developed cavities and vice versa. Even good dentists say brushing won't help. If you don't have cavities is because of genetics and lack of sugar and carbs when you were a toddler or a kid. Parents with cavities give birth to children that develope cavities early too even if they eat all healthy food.
Xilytol is not artificial. But true. The best is to cut it out entirely. And people would be so surprised to see how easy it is. Once one gets into this mindset & stop being the slave of our habits. It is possible.
Artificial sweeteners are worse than sugar,,, he's talking about alternative sugars like xylitol and stevia ,,, honey however kills bacteria In the mouth some how,,,
@@lightbeingpontifex Hm, I didn't know that about honey. I have to research that. We hear the opposite everywhere... One for sure. Honey is medicine, is true. BUT! Honey is sugar too. Natural sugar is sugar too. So even that needs to be consumed with moderation. Thanks for info.
I've been low carb and mostly sugar free for 5'ish years. I used to notice when my teeth were cleaned by a dental hygienist that they were slick and smooth afterwards... being sugar free they always have that feeling now.
Agreed! Also, if you're going to have sweet treats, have them at mealtimes when the ph is already going to be low. Sipping on soda/sweet drinks all day KEEPS the mouth acidic.
Probably. As a counter example I went in to a dentist and said how much will it cost, 'cause I have no insurance. He did the exrays right then and there for free. Found out I had no cavities at all. Also, now I have bone cancer but at least it was free! (totally jk on the cancer part)
Dr Berg Thanks so much. Questions: 1. What does Xylitol taste like? 2. After taste? 3. Is it the absolute best alternative for cooking and coffee and the like?
@@yaelrar.4460 Thanks for the reply. Does it taste sweet like sugar and does it have after taste? My wife has used Stevia and I can not stand the after taste or the taste of it.
Dr.Berg if you could pls do a sequel video on other causes besides bacteria & sugar for tooth demineralization that would be so insightful & also how diet could help prevent that. It's like this video has answered half the question & another video could help complete the answer . Thanks
Love the links, Makes it so much easier than having to try and find them. I was also left traumatised by the denist for cavities when I was a teenager. Ouch!
I’m in my 40’s now, never had any cavities. I removed all sugar from my diet when I turned 30. The only exception is fruit and very rarely baked goods.It’s also important to take good care of your teeth. Regular brushing and flossing every day. I also get regular dental cleanings.
I acknowledge your knowledge doctor but as someone who's lost 15 teeth I can tell you there's something more dangerous to the teeth than sugar. It's sour fruit rolls. They are extremely acidic and can dissolve the calcium quite easily through direct contact (not a two stage process like sugar). Dried apricot is the next worst thing.
I suffered 13 cavities as a child who loved tootsie rolls until I decided that if I didn't brush my teeth before bedtime at least I would rinse my mouth out with water after eating. Only had 1 cavity after that.
When I took my son to the dentist years ago (he was 5 then), she Prescribed him fluoride because the town water did not have fluoride, but he didn’t have any cavities, I stopped giving it to him when I found out about the dangers of fluoride
Dr Eric Berg is the best. His teaching on health surpasses all others on the internet. Great thanks go out to him. May God reward him now and in the hereafter.
It's a little too late for me but thank you for getting this information out there. I'm hoping to spare my daughter years of embarrassment and misery with bad teeth.
Parents need to stop "treating" their kids with sugary desserts, candies, and chocolates. Some of them I've told and shared info with became very defensive and insisted on continuing. Their narcissistic ego is more important than the foundational health of their future Full-Grown Adult children.
@@yes0r787 Wrong. The addiction to sugar doesn't take place if the sugar isn't provided in the first place. The older generations may be a lost cause, but the babies growing into kids today should NOT suffer the same addiction. PEOPLE...STOP GIVING YOUR KIDS SWEETS. They won't develop the addiction if you nip it in the bud...they could even eat entire cakes as an adult and it wouldn't trigger the same addiction it would to someone who is recovering from a sugar addiction.
True and parents don't want to listen to their children whine for sugar so they just give in. My niece only eats white buns at family dinners. WHITE BUNS! They metabolize into sugar. UGH.
@@EriPages I agree with both of you. Yes, addiction to sugar can be avoided in the first place. However, it is likely that the parents or grandparents who "treat" the children with it are themselves facing addiction to some degree. Until the parents realize they need to overcome their denial, it is unlikely that they will improve their behaviour towards their children.
My teeth started to decay young, after braces the enamel was ‘stripped’. I was not a sugar or soda consumer either. Ice cream not to often. Dentists would have my teeth break as they worked on them. Spent close to 1/2 a million trying to save them. Found out in late 30’s after losing most of my teeth, I had a malabsorption issue.
I relate!! When twelve I changed my diet to try to save my teeth...quit chocolates and sweets no soda no snacks...didnt stop the decay. The issue us complex it seems to involve absorption of minerals and nutrients and nerve supply to the teeth and inflammation.
@@hadleybee9710 yes, definitely I watched my daughter for the signs no one saw in me. Yep had her tested early She has the same malabsorption issue. She can’t stand sweets, at 21 has had only three cavities. Her teeth are beautiful. Early knowledge, early intervention saved her teeth.
@matchpoint it’s true I did not get ripped off, they tried to save my teeth and keep them in my mouth. Gold posts, root canals, oral surgery twice.. antibiotics… I have seven teeth left and dentures. They no more about digestive issues today than they did in the 70’s
Parents: Please careful serving desserts containing Xylitol if you have a dog in the house. It's highly toxic to dogs and even a small amount can make a small dog very sick.
@@ernestocaamano7818 I can never understand why people prefer chemicals to natural things. Maybe something to do with lack of self-control? Do they think that eating/drinking excessive amount of "light" food/drink will not harm them?! What a great lie! I can even less understand it when a doctor (?) recommends these slow-killing poisons.
I've had concerns for a 7 yr old that visits my cabin with a full mouth of fillings. I use Colloidal silver and do coconut oil pulling but really didn't have this break down to educate me further. Much thanks to a Dr willing to give remedies and not pills.
I think a lot of kids inherit candida overgrowth from within the womb of their mother and therefore adds to the problem. I did. And did everything I could as a child to get my hands on sugar. And ended up with a lot of cavities. Now that I have killed my candida overgrowth I don’t even crave sugar at all. I even can’t stand it sometimes.
numerouno I also forgot to mention that you should do some liver and kidney detoxes before you start any of these major cleanses, because you need to make sure these 2 organs can handle the toxins being excreted by the body
@@NeonHelix20 There's a homeopathic remedy called Aqua Flora that was recommended to me by a knowledgeable health store owner. It worked incredibly well for me and my young daughter. I'd been suffering from recurrent yeast infections for years and she'd been struggling with recurrent ear infections for months. After the treatment with Aqua Flora we were both cured and no more yeast or ear infections ever again. That was over 18 years ago. I swear by it and recommend it to everyone, but it's a little hard to find these days. Try googling it or check with your local health food stores. It's very easy to take, looks and tastes like water. May take a few rounds to eradicate if your candida overgrowth has been really bad for a long time. I believe they have a phase one and two now. Meanwhile, you also need to cut down on anything that feeds candida, like sugary foods and beverages, fruit, wine and beer, anything yeasty (so most baked goods), starchy vegetables, fermented foods, and ideally dairy and grains. Eventually many of these things can be reintroduced in moderation, but initially when trying to cure the infection you have to be pretty strict with diet. There are other things you can do too. Check out some good candida curing books from the library and try the Internet for more info.
Thank you! I wish my parents had understood this when I was a kid and that as a young adult I had. It took me a long time to figure out tooth health. Your videos have helped tremendously! In fact, this is the primary reason I quit sugar entirely most recently and went to a Keto diet. Big difference in energy, healing, happiness and down the list, Thanks Dr Berg!
I am a 48 year old man and can honestly say I have never had a cavity in my life. My secret? I have no clue because have eaten plenty of sugar in my lifetime. While I do not eat an excessive amount of sugar, I do eat is regularly in various foods and would never substitute xylitol in my baking for cane sugar. I like Dr. Berg's material, but I am more moderate in my views on foods like refined flours and sugars. All things in moderation I say.
I had cavities all my life. I ended up 3 years without a dental exam. Dreaded it, because it always means I need expensive fillings. Last year I switched to a keto diet with I.F. I went for my checkup yesterday; NO cavities...perfect score! I'm in my late 50's...and that has NEVER happened before. The dentist came in, impressed, asking what my secret was.
43 yrs old and never had a single cavity and haven’t used fluoride in 20 yrs..... and dentist keeps telling me natural toothpaste doesn’t work. I guess the proof is All wrong about natural toothpaste. 😬😂
Omg love your comment! Stoked on no cavities. Just like the original Dr. Gershon's daughter was talking about not using fluoride and how it was poison. 😆
The system is programmed to fool and poison us, dumb us down. I think this is why when we awaken spiritually and realise we've been lied to, then people like Dr Eric Berg become so refreshing and cherished, because they genuinely care about us
Carol Schultz ultimately, everything is about calories. The keto diet is great because it is a sustainable way of eating less calories without feeling hungry but you can lose fat on virtually any diet if create a caloric deficit. If you are losing fat right now it is because you are in a deficit. The moment you start eating your maintenance calories, your weight will stabilize.
i'd say if you fallow macros try and get more fat after you maxed your protein and carbs for the day. i'v been struggling with it too, i'm likely going to try fat bombs again.
Raja Shahja it makes a new mineral called flouroaptite instead of hydroxyaptite.which the tooth makes endodonticaly; from inside. But fluoride is helpful when other things are taken care of such as those He mentioned in the video.
Raja Shahja it makes a new mineral called flouroaptite instead of hydroxyaptite.which the tooth makes endodonticaly; from inside. But fluoride is helpful when other things are taken care of such as those He mentioned in the video.
Fluoride corrodes teeth. Believe it or not, it’s shocking, but I can vouch for two things that changed when a group of people including me cut fluoride intake 100%. No more cavities, no more decay, and mentally no longer gullible, suggestive. It is for dentists, it is for drinking water making sheeple in the cities.
I have started the journey, remineralizing my teeth, 4 months ago, w/ the MK7, Cal Mag vit., the Japanese toothpaste, oil pulling, etc., it’s working some people think I got veneers. I plan to stay on it and never get osteoporosis plus a nice, bright white new smile, naturally.
Noreen N I’m guessing she’s referring to Apahuard Premio toothpaste (made in Japan), it’s pretty popular among the hydroxyapatite pastes. You can find it on Amazon, there is also another (better in my opinion) brand from Singapore called Pearlie White, which is also sold on Amazon. I like the other one better because it does not contain glycerin or SLS. Hope this helps
Eliminating sugars is a great and important message, but I think there should have also been an added emphasis on regular brushing to prevent plaque build up which can also be damaging to teeth on the gum line.
Thanks for confirmation Dr Berg, I’ve steered clear of sugar in hot drinks and processed foods most my life. That resulted in only having 1 cavity in 30yrs.
Something else important to consider with regard to the genesis of cavities is consuming foods with phytic acid. This would be grains, beans, seeds and nuts. Therefore, I am extremely cautious with not using almond flour, or many nuts or seeds at all as the phytic acid will interfere with the uptake of magnesium and calcium. Soaking and dehydrating or roasting nuts and seeds is one way to decrease this anti-nutrient. Also, taking calcium and/or Vit C with nut/seed intake can help mitigate to some degree. But for a person with serious tooth decay, they should stay away and focus on healing the cavity naturally through eating animal protein and raw milk to restore the vital nutrients. Believe me, I've been down this road and just passing it along for others. See Weston A. Price Foundation (WAPF) for more. He was an anthropological dentist who made a study of remote cultures and how their teeth changed once they forsook their natural diets.
Thank you for ALL of your videos!!! My health improved dramatically when I gave up sugar!!! I credit giving up sugar to the relief of ALL my allergies, I have never felt better!!!
Thank you for the daily reminder to remove sugar from my diet. 😄 While I can remove most of it for myself, it's definitely harder for kids. I would add that frequent snacking may also cause cavities.
Will the acid from citrus (lemon, lime, grapefruit) and tomatoes affect enamel? They’re all fruits technically with naturally occurring sugar but also acid.
The net ash of lemon is super alkaline,,,, but that's after its processed in your stomach,,, tomatoes have lectins which make holes in the intestines that could lead to leaky gut,,,,
As a practicing dentist of over 15 years. Your teeth get yellowed as we age. It has to do with the foods we eat but also the internal tooth structure thickening. Only way to improve it somewhat would be to start some sort of whitening regimen. It isnt a one time thing. If you want them to stay whiter you would need to do it consistently for as long as you want lighter teeth. Like every 6months or so. Either in a dental office or by using at home whitening trays provided by a dental office.
@@thankthelord4536 No its not safe! Use turmeric or baking soda an rub gently and it will brighten your teeth,,,,,this is what i do. I just moisten my finger an dip it in either one i happen to want to use and rub it on my teeth and can see a big difference as i drink like 3 cups of tea a day so they stain in weeks and i just repeat the procedure!
@@thankthelord4536 as safer than straight rinsing with hydrogen peroxide, which is the current protocol for limiting viral load in the oral cavity before dental work can be done. Hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide is only effecting the organics in the tooth that cause the staining. biggest issue is latent sensitivity after or during use.
Great advice! I would add a...caveat, the speed of decay can increase if you don't breathe property through your nose. Mouth breathing or falling asleep with your mouth open is another way to allow bacteria into your mouth(jaw alignment). Oil pulling with coconut oil helps to get rid of harmful bacteria 🦠 and bad breath.
I drink magnesium chloride. Before I swallow I let my teeth soak in it. I've healed my sensitivity, and microcracks. My fingernails are strong finally, and I'm sure my bones are stronger too since magnesium is the key to bone health. I also put on my scalp, and it has brought back amazing sleep, and I'm just so much calmer during the day. 😊
soda i believe is the reason i have lost so many teeth ....im 61 and i still need to give up soda... i did switch to diet about 15 years ago ... i think you do such a great job on your videos ...thank you ...im still learning so much from you
I had cavities as any one else; however my older daughter is 34 years old, never a cavity and still the whole “set” of tooth, including wisdom teeth !!!!
Thats awesome! I will be 37 next month. Never had a cavity and have all my wisdom teeth as well. As far as the wisdom teeth I believe it depends on how it grows in. Thank God mine grew in straight so I never had to pull them.
Here's something else to think about- Dentists have to make a living, and some do very, very well by finding cavities when none exist. No different than an auto mechanic always finding something wrong with your car.
You neglected to mention that a deficiency in fat soluble vitamins alone can cause tooth decay - vitamins A, D, and K2. It's not only about bacteria and acidity levels.
I don't know. This somehow still can't be the full picture. I know some people closely (like my dad or my bf) who eat much more sugar and sweets, definitely don't have better oral hygiene than me (that's difficult because I have already maxed it out) but they still don't have and never had any cavities. Me, however, my teeth are decaying one by one, needing root canals like every half a year at this point. I have a healthy diet, no sugar at all, best oral hygiene I am capable of and yet...
Human Ameloblasts which are the cells that make our enamel die after enamel formation so they cant make enamel or repair it, only dentin can repair its self and even that also happens at a certain level. Fun fact 🐁 mice teeth can repair itself n grow too so they have to shape it my munch on hard stuff to shape it or else they’ll die.
Teeth CAN repair themselves, so to speak. Our saliva is meant to repair the wear and tear on tooth enamel; mineral deficiencies prevent this process from occurring. I didn't know this until I was watching a Japanese tv show where the natural repair of a cavity was part of the plot. After a little research I found that yes, our bodies are supposed to be able to repair our teeth! That's why so many premium dental products contain a phosphate - our teeth are made of calcium and phosphorus, so when our saliva lacks one or the other, our teeth deteriorate and can't heal. I tried a mouth rinse I made from trisodium phosphate and water, and yes, my enamel grew back. I haven't been to the dentist since 2003.
Hey E Dennis Minerals in our saliva like calcium , phosphate and fluoride from toothpaste, water, and other sources helps enamel repair itself by replacing minerals lost during tooth decay or any demineralization and they even make the teeth stronger by changing the bond from hydroxyapatite to fluorapatite but what i was sayin was the actual enamel deposition or new enamel formation doesn’t take place bc the cells die at early . I’ll be happy to read furthermore studies and new findings if there are ....Thank you :-)
@ E Dennis. Yes enamel has the ability to remineralize due with proper hygiene and remineralizing agents, but it cannot repair actual wear Once the enamel is worn down, it does not grow back.
I think the best advice would be to just cut sugar completely. I know most people don't want to hear that but it makes life so much simpler amd healthier.
AJ 7 ikr
Fruit sugar is okay though right?
@@ganjaextravaganza in moderation. Modern cultivated fruit varieties are very sugary.
Bhagwa Pepe NO
Yes,but xylitol can actually help repair decaying teeth, it won't fix all your problems but it has shown to help. I chew a gum called xyloburst after meals when I can't brush.
Our 22 year old daughter surprised us the other day by thanking Mum for not having soda in the house when she was little. She is very healthy but has noticed her friends with sugar addiction are really struggling with weight and mood problems. Thanks for your advice.
Dr. Berg should have taught me that much earlier I love candy and sweet stuff there's another reason why people lose their teeth it's because of lead in the water like what happened in Flint Michigan
Good for you, to make the extra effort. Our kids are worth it.
Do any of you fellas know if drinking milk or taking calcium supplements is necessary for strong teeth and bones? I know that many people on keto and carnivore diets do not have dairy at all, and animals in the wild do not drink any milk soon after their infant stages. Anyone have knowledge on this?
My parents didn’t even encourage teeth brushing :( Can’t believe it, most of my dental issues are from before I even turned 10!
I loved candy as a kid, luckily couldn’t get my hands on as many as I wished because my mom would hide it for herself or special occasions lol. Simply lucky that we didn’t have soda easily accessible where we lived.
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Him admitting that he had a lot of soda as a kid makes him human and an honest one at that. And what is he is now makes him inspirational.
Recently I've been craving soda and I drank quite a bit of it (for my standard) and I've been worried since. Him sayin he wasn't so great when young really helps calm me down😭 I want to go back to never touching soda again!
I had a friend who ate and drank plenty of sugary foods and sodas yet never got any cavities. That continued into his thirties without worry until he got diabetes. Yet, he still had no cavities. I didn't have that kind of confidence because I had plenty of them up to my early twenties. So I pretty much cut out sugar and think I was fortunate enough to have had them. Otherwise I might also continued and wound up a diabetic as well.
You are the ONE person that I trust!!! I take your vitamins etc. and trust I'm not getting fillers in them. It's really hard to trust anyone these days. But YOU Drm Eric Berg I TRUST🎊🎉
WHEN YOU HAVE A SLIGHT CAVITY HAVE YOU NOTICED ONLY SUGAR CAN GIVE YOU TOOTH ACKE ??? ☝️ ☝️
Do any of you fellas know if drinking milk or taking calcium supplements is necessary for strong teeth and bones? I know that many people on keto and carnivore diets do not have dairy at all, and animals in the wild do not drink any milk soon after their infant stages. Anyone have knowledge on this?
So true ,myself and my brother were raised in the 1970s, no sugar, only water and milk to drink, a lollipop on a Saturday was our treat, vegetables out of the garden, no crisps, no squash, no desserts, we had a wonderful young life, I dont have sugar now, I'm 52 and have zero cavities, my brother is 53 and zero cavities 👍
Wooow amazing man!
Are squash bad?
@@diogenesstudent5585 I think its like "Orange Crush" in USA - [British - define squash] a sweet concentrated liquid made from or flavored with fruit juice, which is diluted to make a drink.
"orange squash"
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When I was 11 my baby teeth didn't fall out they just moved over for my adult teeth. I had to get them pulled because I looked like I had shark mouth. The tip my dentist told me before going under was to swish water through my teeth after every meal. I do it religiously and have never had a cavity. 50 years old!!! Swish after every meal or snack people!! 😀
Keep water in mouth. Do not drink or through out.Rotate it with the help of tounge. It makes fuccu Gussi type sound. For eg like you use mouthwash.
Thanku
Lol! 😀
That's a great tip. Probably out of place here, but I was told the same thing by a religious book on etiquette and health. The saints knew as well I suppose. No toothpaste back then, just miswak - a wooden stick for brushing
My dentist said the same thing
When I was in my early 20’s my dentist said I should have my wisdom teeth extracted because they will cause problems. I did not do it because I didn’t have insurance. Then again at age 35 a different dentist told me I should have my wisdom teeth extracted. I did not do it. I am now 68 years old and I still have my wisdom teeth and I never had any problem with them at all. I have no problems with my teeth.
I wish I never had mine removed
@@Roselynne1016 Don’t feel bad about it because we all make lots of mistakes over a lifetime.
@@Roselynne1016 why is that? Im scheduled to have mine removed in 2 weeks...
@@scb8439 because you don't want them removed. There are dentists out there that will make appliances for your mouth to allow them to grow in properly.
@@scb8439 look up Dr. Steven Lin he has a you tube channel.
I am a brazilian DDS and in college here in Brazil we learn in oral biochemistry class exactly what you have very well and easily acessibly explained in this very short and helpful video for the general population. We learn to prescribe alternatives for sugar and xylitol is a great one because it literaly makes the bacteria "explode" due to its inability to digest the xylitol, so it accumulates and thru osmosis breaks the bacterial cell due to intake of water.
I am a big fan of your great work on informing about health and I endorse your work! Keep it up! Thanks!
also some of the other sugar alternatives can still feed bacteria. I dont know about brazil but some of the sugarless gum in canada has a mixture of artificial sweeteners. Unfortunately not the same results as pure xylitol.
Doesn’t xylitol kill all both bad but good bacteria? I have heard that is the downside of xylitol
@M Es worth it BUT you have to have a HOLISTIC BIOLOGICAL dentist that will have the mercury fillings taken out with specialized equipment. Don’t do it otherwise. Try to detox your body months before doing this, lots of Vit C etc.
@@SleeplessinOC another downside of xylitol is that it is deadly for at least dogs, but probably got all animals. Best to try only stevia and NO FLOUR products. Look for keto bread dessert recipes for alternatives
@@digimom82 dam ...I just ordered a bunch of spry toothpaste and xylitol tablets from weldental that you are supposed to use with waterpiks...should I return it ? I ordered it out of desperation but I am conflicted ....when you say stevia products , do you mean toothpastes and other tooth products made from stevia?
Dr Berg is a legend. After years of poring over independent studies, randomised peer reviewed human trials, doing my own trial and error, I've found virtually nobody whose advice is so consistently accurate and effective. Thanks for all your hard work a Dr!
Dr John Bergman, Dr Joel Wallach, Dr Joseph Mercola, Josh Axe, Stephanie Seneff, the doctors on the Low Carb Down Under channel, there are some others too. I love them all.
All he said was not to eat sugar, we all already knew that bahahaha
Agreed w/ a few exceptions.
Dr. John Bergman
Dr. Loraine Day
Dr. Pamela Potter
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All of these
@@derrill5796 so I wonder why these doctors don’t have prime time to shows? We were deprived of all this truthful medical information all these decades!! I think they are so truthful it hurts the commercial medical industries and no Corp advertisers!!!
Dr. Sten Ekberg too.
I was raised on the Mediterranean diet. We rarely ate sweets. Mostly fruit for sweets. Also we took alot of vitamin c. I'm sixty six and never had a cavity. I don't really know if that is my reason for good health, but I'm sharing with you.
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Thank you for sharing. I'm sure your diet has a crucial role in your being healthy.
Hi Anthony can you share what kinds of foods you ate? I haven't discovered much help in researching the Mediterranean diet, it seems there's some mixed opinions on what *is* a Mediterranean diet.
@@blueskies773 lots of cooking with garlic, onions, olive oil. Most everything fresh. A lot of variety with vegetables. We ate fish at least three times a week (fresh from the sea food market). Meats were usually cooked simple, grill. Sourdough bread. Dessert was normally fruit and cheese. We ate sweets only on main Holidays or birthdays. As for the vitamin c, my father was friend with Linus Pauling so i have been talking ten grams per day for many years. I think the last time I had cold or flu was about thirty years ago. If your interested i am big on stretching and exercise too, since i was a teenager.
I’m in my early twenties and have lost count of how many fillings I’ve had. Wish I’d laid off the sugar when I was younger
Thank you God for the day this man was born
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Imagine if sugar can cause hard tooth enamel to decay... imagine what it is doing to the soft tissues of the body... arteries,etc🤕
Its not the same... their is direct acidity that is affecting the teeth not the same as it being in the blood stream
@The End right.
Sugar itself doesn’t cause the decay . The bacteria in your mouth consume the sugar and the byproduct is a toxin that rots the enamel. It’s the toxin. But of course sugar is the food and toxin the by product. If you do eat sugar brush right away or consume the sugar w food ( like dessert ) and don’t sip soda all day long that’s bathing the teeth and providing bacteria w food all the time and yes PH always acidic in your mouth.
Oh I must add. Brush and floss!!! Floss floss floss !
@@donnag7288 thaaank you. Exactly! The byproduct creates acidity and of course soda has acids.
@@iddicted I am very aware of how you get tooth decay..I was just posing a statement of what else sugar does to the body...White Sugar is a Toxin for the entire body when consumed excesively...
I'm a dentist and as soon as I learned about the keto lifestyle I thought of it as a permanent solution for most oral problems including cavities and periodontitis.
I’m prone to cavities and have had lots due to my medication for 12 years. Went keto reversed periodontist and sensitive gums and now my teeth are healthier but I still go to the dentist every 3 months instead of every 6 months to once a year.
I hope u don't do root canal treatments!!
True Story: July 2018, my teeth started to ache. I had a check up, and the dentist found multiple cavities. However, I could not afford to get the work done, so I popped ibuprofen to kill the pain. Coincidentally, that same month, I began reducing my sugar (because of Berg's videos) until I barely ate any. The tooth pain lasted for about a month, then one day I realised it was gone. My mouth felt great. In August 2019, I slipped, and ate lots of sugary things for a few weeks. The throbbing pain returned. I was back to ibuprofen. I stopped eating sugar and the pain disappeared within five days. It's now September 24th and my cavities don't hurt. Some day, I'll be able to get my teeth fixed, but until them, I'm keeping the pain away by not eating sugar.
How are your cavities doing? Did you ever have them fixed?
I think that another thing that happens is less inflammation in the gums due to Keto or carnivore diet. I noticed if eat something with sugar or simple carbs my gums get puffy and my teeth hurt. I do carnivore and IMF. That so-called "treat" always reminds me how much better I felt before I indulged. My skin, my gums/teeth, my mood, my digestion are all so much better without the sugar and carbs.
Brush with baking soda. Take vitamin D and calcium. Stop eating gluten as it causes malabsorption of nutrients in people with celiac disease. You may be undiagnosed.
@@johnlibonati7807 I didn't think I had a problem with gluten until I stopped eating it and felt better. The same with corn or any kind of corn products
@@johnlibonati7807 I rinse my mouth with milk after I eat. Has the calcium & vitamin D plus lowers acidity. I also oil pull with coconut oil after any dessert or soda, but I feel the milk has been most helpful in preventing/healing cavities.
If you have dental insurance my dentist will always find cavities.
right? I don't believe anyone anymore.
Ya, as soon as they find out you have insurance, you can almost see the dollar signs in their eyes. You're a cash cow
I agree with you guys.
Yeah..I've had dentists literally pick away at my teeth so hard and so much that when I left I felt the sharpness frm the newly created tiny hole in the middle of my molar..then eventually that became a problem. I remember the dentist just going to town literally trying to make a hole so I can have a problem. I also have a small piece that was chipped away on a front tooth that was healthy as can be.. I just cant trust them.
Lol true ... you walk out with more problems than when you walked in ..
Practicing dentist here. This is a very good, concise presentation of the basic etiology of dental caries.
And to be clear, xylitol is not just another sugar substitute. It is an indigestible (to humans) sugar alcohol that also has bacteriostatic properties, meaning that the cavity-causing bacteria in your mouth are inhibited when they ingest it. At it’s most fundamental level, dental caries is an infectious disease that requires control of bacteria to fully address, and xylitol is one component of this.
Thank you for your support!
What would you suggest if the child already has cavities. Is it treatable by changing diet? Thank you 🙏
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Addressing the number of sugar and acid exposures in the diet throughout the day is just one leg of the treatment process. The biggest one is sipping on water throughout the day instead of juices/sodas/energy drinks/sports drinks, which all contain sugars and are acidic.
As far as restorative treatment for existing cavities, that would be dictated by the depth/extent of the decay and age of the child. As such, it’s hard to answer this without more info unfortunately.
Isn't xylitol known to enhance blood clotting and heart issues?
He's addressing children here but what about adults who already have dentin loss and spaces in-between teeth
As a dental hygienist of twelve years, I approve this message ;)
Thank you Heather!! Appreciate all the Hygienist out there....
He didn't give any real solution besides take off sugar..nothing about antibacterial solution or nutrition..
Heather since you're a dental hygienist and you work in a dental office can you tell me a few things all my teeth are rotted in my head below the gum line I'm quite freaked out by it can they do surgery without having to go to the hospital to remove the teeth and is it a hundred percent safe to be put me to sleep so I don't experience any pain at all while they do it? From crazy al afraid of big dental pliers! ĺol
How do we get our mouths in PH balance? I don’t drink soda pop, hardly any sugar.
Do you know of any way to repair enamel once it's damaged like raw milk overtime or other methods? Thanks
Soda is “liquid candy.” Brilliant as usual.
This is a real doctor; him giving answers that really work to problems that are real.
I am 38 years old and every visit to the dentist ended with the treatment of new cavities. I have been on a keto diet for 4 years and I use erythritol instead of sugar. It's a miracle for 2.5 years, I do not have any loss. The teeth became healthier
I just stopped going to the dentist and you know something, no cavities
Does keto helped not getting cavities? Cause not eating carbs and sugar is a healthly way
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Yep stevia too thanks ill try Erythritol too
My dentist is in Tijuana. Crossing the border afforded me quality and better dental care than California dentists. Thanks for the info Dr. Berg! I cut sugar out 5 years ago and programmed my brain to dislike it. I only crave veggies now.
Do you mind sharing your dentist information please. 🙂
And how you programmed your mind?
How did you program your brain to dislike sugar?
@@pchan232 maybe he ate so much sugar that it made him sick,,,
@@pchan232 ask Elon musk
I had so many catities growing up due to poor nutrition. Thank you so much for this valuable information, Dr. Berg.
Due to poor neutrition cavity why?
Or just don't get them used to sweets in the first place. Minimize sugar in their diet from early on.
Chochi23 completely agree!
Exactly! My toddler doesn’t eat candy or sugar. I make her sweets with stevia or Erythritol. And I only give her mint gum with xylitol, and sugar free mints and once in a blue moon a xylitol lollypop. I just can’t give someone I love something SO detrimental to health!!!
Nancy Fahey Sometimes you just have to say, No! It’s not always easy...been there but eventually if you are firm enough & consist, they will respect your wishes!
My family used to pick on me all the time about it but my kids are healthier for it...not perfect but healthier than most! 😉
Maybe you could suggest some healthy alternatives that would be fun to do together!
Like kebobs, yogurt with some nuts or fruits, veges in fun shapes, diy pizza with mini tortillas. I would also get different types of cheese from different countries and we would have a little taste test. Healthy shakes!
easier said then done
That was easy to do until they turned about 3 or 4. Then they started developing more autonomy, it became more difficult to speak on their behalf (though yes, ultimately you're still the one in control) and when you combine that with attending birthday parties and holiday events, preschool and the school events.....well....it gets tricky. You have to be prepared with alternatives all the time and sometimes your not....then there is relatives, lol. Society has a way of sneaking into the bubble.
i’ve been using Monk fruit sugar for the last two years and it’s made a huge difference to my teeth sensitivity. it’s a little more expensive but it’s worth it.
I'm almost 30 years old, and I've never had a cavity. Why? I always attributed to my mother making it a rule that we only had desserts on Fridays and I carried that habit largely into adulthood. I generally keep a pescatarian diet as well with few processed snacks. I'm living proof that what this man says is correct. 👍
Probably good genes too. I remember drinking soda a couple times a week, never flossed and only brushed once a day sometimes forgetting to do it all together. I went to the dentist for the first time in my 24 years of existence and they said there was tar that needed removal but no cavities. It might be because of my superior African teeth genes and more than likely you have it too.
@@TheBlaze4000 Hah! Yes, I'm mixed, one of the components is from the darker continent. 😉
30 is so young...but great less sugar habit to have!
Sorry to burst your bubble guys but same here and im white. I went to the dentist growing up but never flossed and only brushed with water before leaving to go somewhere, and I was big on sugar. I got 1 cavity. But I was getting dry mouth from meds around that time so might have been from that.
@@tw1758 No bubble bursts. I didn't think race was a component, but thought it was an interesting observation.
It would be good to mention deficiency of K2 in a next video to cover it all regarding dental decay. Thanks for your great videos, Dr Berg!
The greatest, most honest and helpful doctor I’ve ever seen. He’s a blessing. He really has his heart invested in doing what no other doctor does! Make us healthy. Thank you so much.
That's why God is blessing him with more and more subscribers so he can help more people. This is all about God loving us, thank God!
I wish I would have known this 50 years ago. I have had so many fillings, two crowns, and a root canel.
My mother always advised me. I did not understand even though she explained to me. In primary school I just ate sweets everyday. I’m sorry mother, you loved me but I didn’t understand. You are right. Thank you 🙏 mother. My cavities are giving me health problems. PLEASE LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER.
My mom sucked when it came to food. Grew up on instant noodles. Thankfully got my dad's genes so didn't get cavities past age 10. We are just not encouraging good nutrition.
I ate tons of sugar in childhood. My parents were low income and they struggled to get us dental care. Now that I am retired and low income. I have to do really creative financing to keep every tooth that I have in good condition. I think oil pulling with coconut oil helps. Kids !!!! Don't eat sugar.
Coconut oil pulling helps big-time.
Anti-bacterial, etc
@@jaredbackus1416 do you brush after oil pulling?
When I drink a soda I rinse with milk then coconut oil pull then rinse with more milk. I’ll never drink a soda if I can’t oil pull right after so I only drink them at home & only pure sugar cane soda.
How tf do you swish for 10-15minutes. That’s exhausting. Otherwise I’d try it.
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I can only oil pull for about 5 minutes.
I feel it is giving me some benefit.
I will be forever grateful to my parents for not keeping sugar in the house. Again and again im reminded that this one thing has made my life so much better. I will repay them by teaching my children the same.
Unbelievable. I was just having a conversation with myself (out of frustration) about this topic regarding tooth decay and the tooth ability to heal. Thank you, Lord!!
I needed to hear this twenty years ago!!!!!!!
I appreciate the unfailingly clear, no-fuss, salient information Dr Berg delivers, which is always doable at home and steers right away from the use of harmful drugs. Thank you. My 'go to' for health care advice.
Dr. Berg
You are a blessing.
great video!
we “abused” our kid , we never gave her soda and now at 14 she has no desire to consume that poison.
I am 21 and i havd never tried soda thanks to my parents and even after moving out i have no desire to consume it, it actually grosses me out
my 8 year old drinks what we drink. no soda because why drink soda right?
Exactly, my kid has no desire for it because we don’t have it in the house. We only drink water and fresh squeezed fruit
Oof poor kid
@@Amy-t8u soda is banging
Thank you Dr Berg! I’ve watched so many of your videos and it has improved my health so much! I’m constantly telling others to search your channel for whatever issue they may be having. You are a gift! God bless!
My grandmom died 80 years old, without cavities. She had all her teeth in perfect condition!
The only different habit she had from all of us, was chewing natural unprocessed mastic gum.
Where do u get it / what brand?
Thank you for sharing this. Going to give that a try!
@@msharic85 If it is what I think it is, you get it in Greece and on the internet? Its from a tree. And the sab from the tree makes good gum. It tastes nothing like chewing gum. It tastes like the bark/sab of that tree.
@@signe8321 ye from the island of Chios
Mastic gum ftw,,, !
I have had no cavities in at least 10 years. No sugar.
boy u're super lucky.i bet the rest of yor diet's perfect 2.
Same.
You are 100% right and 100% wonderful. I am a dental hygienist and it’s frustrating when patients have so many cavities on a regular basis even with good hygiene. In my opinion, the cause is 80% diet and 20% poor hygiene, for high caries rate.
So true Dr. Berg! I was "that kid" also. I wish my parents knew or cared enough for my dental health when I was younger. Now I can be the difference for my own kids. Great advice!
People also get cavities because of vitamin D , and magnesium deficiency
People get cavities because of consumption of refined carbs, which deplete all the vitamins and minerals especially B vitamins.
@@lightened6445 no he is true, it is the lack of elements not sugar that cause it
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Wat is the correction?
My correction is to brush ur teeth n u won't get cavities! Simply as ABCD!!!
@@sunshinecity8273 no it's completely false brushing your teeth won't save you AT ALL. They are soo many examples from real life of people brushing their teeths and having developed cavities and vice versa. Even good dentists say brushing won't help. If you don't have cavities is because of genetics and lack of sugar and carbs when you were a toddler or a kid. Parents with cavities give birth to children that develope cavities early too even if they eat all healthy food.
But I heard artificial sweeteners not good either
Xilytol is not artificial. But true. The best is to cut it out entirely. And people would be so surprised to see how easy it is. Once one gets into this mindset & stop being the slave of our habits. It is possible.
Artificial sweeteners are worse than sugar,,, he's talking about alternative sugars like xylitol and stevia ,,, honey however kills bacteria In the mouth some how,,,
@@lightbeingpontifex Hm, I didn't know that about honey. I have to research that. We hear the opposite everywhere... One for sure. Honey is medicine, is true. BUT! Honey is sugar too. Natural sugar is sugar too. So even that needs to be consumed with moderation.
Thanks for info.
@@krisztinab.4958 yes, I wish more people would realise that even salad leaves are a sugar!
@@mudgie0205 salad leaves?
I've been low carb and mostly sugar free for 5'ish years. I used to notice when my teeth were cleaned by a dental hygienist that they were slick and smooth afterwards... being sugar free they always have that feeling now.
can have some sugar snacks..but must not have on daily basis. Like sugar in coffees and teas daily. Thats my take..but yeah, no sugar is best
You're a blessing to the World through your channel Sir. Thank God for the knowledge He has reposed in you to help others
Agreed! Also, if you're going to have sweet treats, have them at mealtimes when the ph is already going to be low. Sipping on soda/sweet drinks all day KEEPS the mouth acidic.
Also, a lot of dentists say you have cavities when you don't so they can make money off of fillings. At least that was my case as a child.
Probably. As a counter example I went in to a dentist and said how much will it cost, 'cause I have no insurance. He did the exrays right then and there for free. Found out I had no cavities at all. Also, now I have bone cancer but at least it was free! (totally jk on the cancer part)
Doctors kill more people than the police
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Thanks so much. Questions:
1. What does Xylitol taste like?
2. After taste?
3. Is it the absolute best alternative for cooking and coffee and the like?
Its tree bark and to me its the best. Taste like sugar.
Out of all the alternatives, xylitol is my favorite and a hormonal doctor told me it's the healthiest.
@@yaelrar.4460 Thanks for the reply.
Does it taste sweet like sugar and does it have after taste? My wife has used Stevia and I can not stand the after taste or the taste of it.
@@jos6216 I prefer monkfruit extract liquid (Lakanto makes the one I use.)
Some people can't tolerate xylitol. If you have IBS it can cause terrible cramping and diarrhea.
I told my 3 year old daughter that bacteria poop causes cavities. She now is 4 and brushes her teeth every day with me helping without a fight.
Clever! We do what we have to, don't we?
Dr.Berg if you could pls do a sequel video on other causes besides bacteria & sugar for tooth demineralization that would be so insightful & also how diet could help prevent that.
It's like this video has answered half the question & another video could help complete the answer .
Thanks
Love the links, Makes it so much easier than having to try and find them. I was also left traumatised by the denist for cavities when I was a teenager. Ouch!
I’m in my 40’s now, never had any cavities. I removed all sugar from my diet when I turned 30. The only exception is fruit and very rarely baked goods.It’s also important to take good care of your teeth. Regular brushing and flossing every day. I also get regular dental cleanings.
Don't those sugar alternatives have their own side effects?
💕Thank you Dr. Breg me and my best friend were just talking about how we love you. May God bless you and your family abundantly😊
I acknowledge your knowledge doctor but as someone who's lost 15 teeth I can tell you there's something more dangerous to the teeth than sugar. It's sour fruit rolls. They are extremely acidic and can dissolve the calcium quite easily through direct contact (not a two stage process like sugar). Dried apricot is the next worst thing.
Dried apricots and all dried fruit is sugar at the worst
I suffered 13 cavities as a child who loved tootsie rolls until I decided that if I didn't brush my teeth before bedtime at least I would rinse my mouth out with water after eating. Only had 1 cavity after that.
When I took my son to the dentist years ago (he was 5 then), she Prescribed him fluoride because the town water did not have fluoride, but he didn’t have any cavities, I stopped giving it to him when I found out about the dangers of fluoride
Is steavia safe in the long term. What things to look for when buying it. Which brand is the best.
And don’t forget to rinse your mouth well after your morning Apple Cider Vinegar! Also after lemon drinks & vinegary salad dressings, particularly.
Vinegar is like raw acid so you never drink it without a straw OO the teen enamel could erode over time.
Vinegar is acid and harms the teeth,,,
Dr Eric Berg is the best. His teaching on health surpasses all others on the internet. Great thanks go out to him. May God reward him now and in the hereafter.
It's a little too late for me but thank you for getting this information out there. I'm hoping to spare my daughter years of embarrassment and misery with bad teeth.
Parents need to stop "treating" their kids with sugary desserts, candies, and chocolates.
Some of them I've told and shared info with became very defensive and insisted on continuing.
Their narcissistic ego is more important than the foundational health of their future Full-Grown Adult children.
The problem is near universal addiction to sugar, at least as much as ego.
And grandparents. I think that's a much bigger problem imo.
@@yes0r787 Wrong. The addiction to sugar doesn't take place if the sugar isn't provided in the first place.
The older generations may be a lost cause, but the babies growing into kids today should NOT suffer the same addiction.
PEOPLE...STOP GIVING YOUR KIDS SWEETS. They won't develop the addiction if you nip it in the bud...they could even eat entire cakes as an adult and it wouldn't trigger the same addiction it would to someone who is recovering from a sugar addiction.
True and parents don't want to listen to their children whine for sugar so they just give in. My niece only eats white buns at family dinners. WHITE BUNS! They metabolize into sugar. UGH.
@@EriPages I agree with both of you. Yes, addiction to sugar can be avoided in the first place. However, it is likely that the parents or grandparents who "treat" the children with it are themselves facing addiction to some degree. Until the parents realize they need to overcome their denial, it is unlikely that they will improve their behaviour towards their children.
Thanks for making your videos short and right to the point!
Can you please make more videos on gums and teeth. They really help me learn more
My teeth started to decay young, after braces the enamel was ‘stripped’. I was not a sugar or soda consumer either. Ice cream not to often. Dentists would have my teeth break as they worked on them. Spent close to 1/2 a million trying to save them.
Found out in late 30’s after losing most of my teeth, I had a malabsorption issue.
I relate!! When twelve I changed my diet to try to save my teeth...quit chocolates and sweets no soda no snacks...didnt stop the decay. The issue us complex it seems to involve absorption of minerals and nutrients and nerve supply to the teeth and inflammation.
@@hadleybee9710 yes, definitely I watched my daughter for the signs no one saw in me. Yep had her tested early She has the same malabsorption issue. She can’t stand sweets, at 21 has had only three cavities. Her teeth are beautiful. Early knowledge, early intervention saved her teeth.
@@hadleybee9710 It is very much an emotional issue as well hadley there is far more to it then you think. "Your Happy Mouth" Dr Tom.:)
@matchpoint it’s true I did not get ripped off, they tried to save my teeth and keep them in my mouth. Gold posts, root canals, oral surgery twice.. antibiotics… I have seven teeth left and dentures. They no more about digestive issues today than they did in the 70’s
@@patandemy what about her bones same material
Parents: Please careful serving desserts containing Xylitol if you have a dog in the house. It's highly toxic to dogs and even a small amount can make a small dog very sick.
What is it? Can it harm cats?
@@ernestocaamano7818 I can never understand why people prefer chemicals to natural things. Maybe something to do with lack of self-control?
Do they think that eating/drinking excessive amount of "light" food/drink will not harm them?! What a great lie!
I can even less understand it when a doctor (?) recommends these slow-killing poisons.
I've had concerns for a 7 yr old that visits my cabin with a full mouth of fillings. I use Colloidal silver and do coconut oil pulling but really didn't have this break down to educate me further. Much thanks to a Dr willing to give remedies and not pills.
Or better still, get them off sugar altogether.
I'm concerned that all these artificial sweeteners will have a detrimental effect down the line. ....
I think a lot of kids inherit candida overgrowth from within the womb of their mother and therefore adds to the problem. I did. And did everything I could as a child to get my hands on sugar. And ended up with a lot of cavities. Now that I have killed my candida overgrowth I don’t even crave sugar at all. I even can’t stand it sometimes.
nandarani devi dasi how did u kill it. I have struggled for years
numerouno I also forgot to mention that you should do some liver and kidney detoxes before you start any of these major cleanses, because you need to make sure these 2 organs can handle the toxins being excreted by the body
@@tulasikijaya
No need.
Just eat a Carrot or two or Pineapple. ...that will clean everything out naturally. ...
@@NeonHelix20 There's a homeopathic remedy called Aqua Flora that was recommended to me by a knowledgeable health store owner. It worked incredibly well for me and my young daughter. I'd been suffering from recurrent yeast infections for years and she'd been struggling with recurrent ear infections for months. After the treatment with Aqua Flora we were both cured and no more yeast or ear infections ever again. That was over 18 years ago. I swear by it and recommend it to everyone, but it's a little hard to find these days. Try googling it or check with your local health food stores. It's very easy to take, looks and tastes like water. May take a few rounds to eradicate if your candida overgrowth has been really bad for a long time. I believe they have a phase one and two now. Meanwhile, you also need to cut down on anything that feeds candida, like sugary foods and beverages, fruit, wine and beer, anything yeasty (so most baked goods), starchy vegetables, fermented foods, and ideally dairy and grains. Eventually many of these things can be reintroduced in moderation, but initially when trying to cure the infection you have to be pretty strict with diet. There are other things you can do too. Check out some good candida curing books from the library and try the Internet for more info.
Thank you! I wish my parents had understood this when I was a kid and that as a young adult I had. It took me a long time to figure out tooth health. Your videos have helped tremendously! In fact, this is the primary reason I quit sugar entirely most recently and went to a Keto diet. Big difference in energy, healing, happiness and down the list, Thanks Dr Berg!
I am a 48 year old man and can honestly say I have never had a cavity in my life. My secret? I have no clue because have eaten plenty of sugar in my lifetime. While I do not eat an excessive amount of sugar, I do eat is regularly in various foods and would never substitute xylitol in my baking for cane sugar. I like Dr. Berg's material, but I am more moderate in my views on foods like refined flours and sugars. All things in moderation I say.
Some of my relatives drink 5-10 cups of tea a day with sugars. They had teeth as 80 yo
Dr. Berg, you should get your General Practitioners Medical Degree. You are just exactly what a doctor should be.
In Med School, aside from treating injuries, they teach you to 1) made a standard diagnosis 2) Prescribe oxycodyl.
He'd probably just get his licensure revoked for going against the grain...
Now that’s honest, practical and straightforward advice. Thank you, thank you.
Would the acid in lemon juice and apple cider vinegar rotten your teeth?
I had cavities all my life. I ended up 3 years without a dental exam. Dreaded it, because it always means I need expensive fillings. Last year I switched to a keto diet with I.F. I went for my checkup yesterday; NO cavities...perfect score! I'm in my late 50's...and that has NEVER happened before. The dentist came in, impressed, asking what my secret was.
Heather Allingham like your cavities were healed ?
@@Science__2024nerd 🤣😂😂
43 yrs old and never had a single cavity and haven’t used fluoride in 20 yrs..... and dentist keeps telling me natural toothpaste doesn’t work. I guess the proof is All wrong about natural toothpaste. 😬😂
What kinda toothpaste do u use?
@@msharic85 Jason power smile is my usual go to. A good diet and Jason tea tree or power smile mouthwash.
@fatima I use Jason power smile. Just had a check up. Cavity free ! 44 yrs old.
Omg love your comment! Stoked on no cavities. Just like the original Dr. Gershon's daughter was talking about not using fluoride and how it was poison. 😆
The system is programmed to fool and poison us, dumb us down. I think this is why when we awaken spiritually and realise we've been lied to, then people like Dr Eric Berg become so refreshing and cherished, because they genuinely care about us
Where is the Google review link? I want to give you 5 out of 5 stars! Great work!!!
Remember to keep the Xylitol away from the pets! It’s great for kids but very toxic for dogs 🐶
And bunnies!
Sugar is also bad for dogs though
Hey Dr. Berg, once you reach your weight goal, how do you maintain without going off Keto? I looked but didn't see this question addressed. Thanks!
Carol Schultz you need to calculate your maintenance calories and then make sure you eat approx those calories every day without changing your macros.
Michel Gutierrez But I thought the keto wasn't about calories.
Carol Schultz ultimately, everything is about calories. The keto diet is great because it is a sustainable way of eating less calories without feeling hungry but you can lose fat on virtually any diet if create a caloric deficit. If you are losing fat right now it is because you are in a deficit. The moment you start eating your maintenance calories, your weight will stabilize.
i'd say if you fallow macros try and get more fat after you maxed your protein and carbs for the day. i'v been struggling with it too, i'm likely going to try fat bombs again.
Carol Schultz .
How can you help improve your tooth enamel? Which vitamins and minerals should you use?
THIS REALLY MAKES SENSE. I ALSO HEARD THAT FLORIIDE IS DESTROYING TEETH.
Grandma Liz's Kisses fluoride is no good
Raja Shahja it makes a new mineral called flouroaptite instead of hydroxyaptite.which the tooth makes endodonticaly; from inside. But fluoride is helpful when other things are taken care of such as those He mentioned in the video.
Raja Shahja it makes a new mineral called flouroaptite instead of hydroxyaptite.which the tooth makes endodonticaly; from inside. But fluoride is helpful when other things are taken care of such as those He mentioned in the video.
Grandma Liz's Kisses you are correct, we don't need fluoride and it is poisonous.
Fluoride corrodes teeth. Believe it or not, it’s shocking, but I can vouch for two things that changed when a group of people including me cut fluoride intake 100%. No more cavities, no more decay, and mentally no longer gullible, suggestive. It is for dentists, it is for drinking water making sheeple in the cities.
I have started the journey, remineralizing my teeth, 4 months ago, w/ the MK7, Cal Mag vit., the Japanese toothpaste, oil pulling, etc., it’s working some people think I got veneers. I plan to stay on it and never get osteoporosis plus a nice, bright white new smile, naturally.
Congratulations on your new smile! You have inspired me to try it. Do you have a link to the directions to remineralize? Or how to look it up?
Noreen N I’m guessing she’s referring to Apahuard Premio toothpaste (made in Japan), it’s pretty popular among the hydroxyapatite pastes. You can find it on Amazon, there is also another (better in my opinion) brand from Singapore called Pearlie White, which is also sold on Amazon. I like the other one better because it does not contain glycerin or SLS. Hope this helps
Awesome!
Eliminating sugars is a great and important message, but I think there should have also been an added emphasis on regular brushing to prevent plaque build up which can also be damaging to teeth on the gum line.
Thanks for confirmation Dr Berg, I’ve steered clear of sugar in hot drinks and processed foods most my life. That resulted in only having 1 cavity in 30yrs.
Something else important to consider with regard to the genesis of cavities is consuming foods with phytic acid. This would be grains, beans, seeds and nuts. Therefore, I am extremely cautious with not using almond flour, or many nuts or seeds at all as the phytic acid will interfere with the uptake of magnesium and calcium. Soaking and dehydrating or roasting nuts and seeds is one way to decrease this anti-nutrient. Also, taking calcium and/or Vit C with nut/seed intake can help mitigate to some degree. But for a person with serious tooth decay, they should stay away and focus on healing the cavity naturally through eating animal protein and raw milk to restore the vital nutrients. Believe me, I've been down this road and just passing it along for others. See Weston A. Price Foundation (WAPF) for more. He was an anthropological dentist who made a study of remote cultures and how their teeth changed once they forsook their natural diets.
Thank you for ALL of your videos!!! My health improved dramatically when I gave up sugar!!! I credit giving up sugar to the relief of ALL my allergies, I have never felt better!!!
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Thank you for the daily reminder to remove sugar from my diet. 😄 While I can remove most of it for myself, it's definitely harder for kids. I would add that frequent snacking may also cause cavities.
Yes thats true better to snack on fruits.
Will the acid from citrus (lemon, lime, grapefruit) and tomatoes affect enamel? They’re all fruits technically with naturally occurring sugar but also acid.
The net ash of lemon is super alkaline,,,, but that's after its processed in your stomach,,, tomatoes have lectins which make holes in the intestines that could lead to leaky gut,,,,
I really need a video about teeth that turn yellow... I brush, floss, don't drink coffee or tea!!..... Thank you for any advise in advance.
As a practicing dentist of over 15 years. Your teeth get yellowed as we age. It has to do with the foods we eat but also the internal tooth structure thickening. Only way to improve it somewhat would be to start some sort of whitening regimen. It isnt a one time thing. If you want them to stay whiter you would need to do it consistently for as long as you want lighter teeth. Like every 6months or so. Either in a dental office or by using at home whitening trays provided by a dental office.
@@claytonstrong6851 but is dental whitening safe?
@@thankthelord4536 No its not safe! Use turmeric or baking soda an rub gently and it will brighten your teeth,,,,,this is what i do. I just moisten my finger an dip it in either one i happen to want to use and rub it on my teeth and can see a big difference as i drink like 3 cups of tea a day so they stain in weeks and i just repeat the procedure!
@@thankthelord4536 as safer than straight rinsing with hydrogen peroxide, which is the current protocol for limiting viral load in the oral cavity before dental work can be done. Hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide is only effecting the organics in the tooth that cause the staining. biggest issue is latent sensitivity after or during use.
I’m literally eating cookies & have a dentist appointment for fillings in a few hours 😫 I gotta give up sugar (among other things)
Great advice! I would add a...caveat, the speed of decay can increase if you don't breathe property through your nose. Mouth breathing or falling asleep with your mouth open is another way to allow bacteria into your mouth(jaw alignment). Oil pulling with coconut oil helps to get rid of harmful bacteria 🦠 and bad breath.
Have you looked at monk fruit sugar? Zero - glycemic index. Tastes great.
I drink magnesium chloride. Before I swallow I let my teeth soak in it. I've healed my sensitivity, and microcracks. My fingernails are strong finally, and I'm sure my bones are stronger too since magnesium is the key to bone health. I also put on my scalp, and it has brought back amazing sleep, and I'm just so much calmer during the day. 😊
Where would you purchase magnesium chloride supplements?
@@UggM0e Maybe google it online? Amazon?
soda i believe is the reason i have lost so many teeth ....im 61 and i still need to give up soda... i did switch to diet about 15 years ago ... i think you do such a great job on your videos ...thank you ...im still learning so much from you
I had cavities as any one else; however my older daughter is 34 years old, never a cavity and still the whole “set” of tooth, including wisdom teeth !!!!
Thats awesome! I will be 37 next month. Never had a cavity and have all my wisdom teeth as well. As far as the wisdom teeth I believe it depends on how it grows in. Thank God mine grew in straight so I never had to pull them.
My daughter was also blessed until she start meds for ADHD....that stuff is the devil( she's 42)
@ Pam Carter. Stimulants decrease salivary flow which makes people more susceptible to decay
Here's something else to think about- Dentists have to make a living, and some do very, very well by finding cavities when none exist. No different than an auto mechanic always finding something wrong with your car.
You neglected to mention that a deficiency in fat soluble vitamins alone can cause tooth decay - vitamins A, D, and K2. It's not only about bacteria and acidity levels.
‘If you’re a dentist make note’ ... yeah sure because dentists wouldn’t know this wow this is groundbreaking news
:-) my dentist has told me this exact information. yup not groundbreaking in any way. rofl
99% of western dentists dont want you to watch Dr Bergs videos.
I don't know. This somehow still can't be the full picture. I know some people closely (like my dad or my bf) who eat much more sugar and sweets, definitely don't have better oral hygiene than me (that's difficult because I have already maxed it out) but they still don't have and never had any cavities. Me, however, my teeth are decaying one by one, needing root canals like every half a year at this point. I have a healthy diet, no sugar at all, best oral hygiene I am capable of and yet...
I'm a carrier of strep and have worn dentures since 33. My first cavity was 8 yrs
I've always wondered why the teeth dont heal and repair themselves as everything else in the body can?
The healing and repair capacities are limited. Once the trauma is too much then the body can’t take it anymore.
Human Ameloblasts which are the cells that make our enamel die after enamel formation so they cant make enamel or repair it, only dentin can repair its self and even that also happens at a certain level. Fun fact 🐁 mice teeth can repair itself n grow too so they have to shape it my munch on hard stuff to shape it or else they’ll die.
Teeth CAN repair themselves, so to speak. Our saliva is meant to repair the wear and tear on tooth enamel; mineral deficiencies prevent this process from occurring. I didn't know this until I was watching a Japanese tv show where the natural repair of a cavity was part of the plot. After a little research I found that yes, our bodies are supposed to be able to repair our teeth! That's why so many premium dental products contain a phosphate - our teeth are made of calcium and phosphorus, so when our saliva lacks one or the other, our teeth deteriorate and can't heal. I tried a mouth rinse I made from trisodium phosphate and water, and yes, my enamel grew back. I haven't been to the dentist since 2003.
Hey E Dennis Minerals in our saliva like calcium , phosphate and fluoride from toothpaste, water, and other sources helps enamel repair itself by replacing minerals lost during tooth decay or any demineralization and they even make the teeth stronger by changing the bond from hydroxyapatite to fluorapatite but what i was sayin was the actual enamel deposition or new enamel formation doesn’t take place bc the cells die at early . I’ll be happy to read furthermore studies and new findings if there are ....Thank you :-)
@ E Dennis. Yes enamel has the ability to remineralize due with proper hygiene and remineralizing agents, but it cannot repair actual wear Once the enamel is worn down, it does not grow back.