Reversing Cavities Naturally: What You Need to Know About Oral Health

It All Starts in the Mouth: Your Gateway to Health

You don’t often hear about reversing cavities naturally — not because it’s impossible, but because it’s rarely discussed. Much of modern dentistry focuses on treatment rather than prevention, and many people simply don’t realize how powerful the mouth is when it comes to healing the body.

This isn’t to say that dentists are bad — in fact, some take an incredible whole-body approach. But from both research and personal experience, I’ve discovered something important:  Good health starts in the mouth. Let me explain why.

Your oral microbiome plays a crucial role in gut health, digestion, hormone balance, and overall immunity. Harmful bacteria in the mouth can enter the bloodstream, contributing to inflammation, gut dysbiosis, and chronic health issues.

By maintaining a healthy mouth, you’re supporting your entire body. A balanced oral microbiome helps prevent gum disease, tooth decay, and bad breath, while promoting digestive health and reducing systemic inflammation.

Think of your teeth as a gateway to your whole body. Each tooth is connected to a specific organ through energy meridians (you can see this in the infographic below).

  What’s Influencing Your Teeth Health 

Fluoride exposure
Think about your tap water at home and fluoride toothpaste. Both can affect your dental health over time. I recommend getting a house water filter and switching to a natural, fluoride-free toothpaste.

Certain medical conditions
Health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and malnutrition can have a significant impact on your teeth and gums.

Your diet
A diet high in processed sugar, frequent snacking, and deficiencies in key vitamins and minerals — especially vitamins A, D, E, K and minerals like magnesium — can weaken your teeth and make them more prone to decay.

Mouth breathing
Saliva delivers essential nutrients to your teeth. When your mouth is dry from mouth breathing, your teeth don’t get the nourishment they need. Focusing on nasal breathing is key for maintaining strong, healthy teeth.

                              How I Reversed 2 Cavities — And How You Can Too

Before you can remineralize your teeth, you have to understand how cavities truly form.
A cavity doesn’t start as a hole — it begins with demineralization, when the tooth slowly loses essential minerals like calcium and phosphorus. If this mineral loss continues, bacteria take advantage and start breaking deeper into the tooth.

Here’s the most important part: cavities can be reversed, but ONLY in the early stage, when the damage is limited to the first layer of the tooth — the enamel. At this stage, with the right nourishment and lifestyle changes, the tooth can be remineralized and strengthened again. 

                                     How Teeth Begin to Heal and Rebuild Naturally

Healing teeth starts with nourishment — especially through nutrient-dense, traditional foods.

 Reintroducing High-Quality Animal Fats
Foods like raw milk, butter, egg yolks, and pasture-raised animal fats are rich in fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. These nutrients are essential for hormone balance, immune strength, and the remineralization of bones and teeth.

Understanding Nutrient Synergy
Minerals and vitamins don’t work in isolation — they depend on each other.

-Calcium cannot be absorbed without vitamin D

-Vitamin K2 guides calcium into the bones and teeth
Without K2, calcium may accumulate in soft tissues, leading to calcification and inflammation rather than healing.

Learning from Ancestral Wisdom
Dr. Weston A. Price’s research showed that traditional cultures consuming nutrient-dense, whole foods had wide dental arches, strong jaw development, and nearly cavity-free teeth — without modern dentistry.

Modern civilization has advanced, yet dental decay and chronic illness have skyrocketed. Walk into a grocery store today, and you’ll find endless aisles of processed foods, sugars, and additives — but very few truly nourishing foods that feed our cells and rebuild our bodies.

Reducing Foods That Promote Demineralization

Part of healing the teeth naturally involves not only adding nourishing foods, but removing what weakens enamel and feeds harmful bacteria.

 Limiting Sticky, Sugary Foods

Dried fruits — while natural — are extremely sticky and concentrated in sugar. They cling to the teeth and create an ideal environment for bacteria that contribute to cavities. Enjoying them occasionally is fine, but being mindful of frequency and rinsing afterward can make a big difference.

The same caution applies to gummy vitamins, especially those marketed to children. Despite being labeled “healthy,” their sticky texture often lodges in the crevices of teeth, promoting decay rather than protection.

Avoiding Unprepared Grains
Grains that are not soaked, sprouted, or fermented contain phytic acid — an anti-nutrient that binds to vital minerals like calcium, magnesium, and zinc. Without proper preparation, these minerals cannot be absorbed, eventually weakening teeth and bones.

Traditional cultures always soaked or fermented their grains for a reason — to protect mineral balance and support dental health.

Red light therapy

Red light therapy isn’t very well known for healing teeth, but there’s actually a growing amount of research supporting its benefits. Red light can help eliminate harmful bacteria, promote gum healing, and is even very useful as a post-dental procedure recovery tool.

I continue using it to this day, spending about 20 minutes daily shining red light on my teeth, and it has made a noticeable difference in my oral health.

Using Dr. Clark’s Antibacterial Powder and Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste

I use Dr. Clark’s antibacterial tooth powder alongside hydroxyapatite toothpaste as part of my daily routine. The antibacterial powder helps reduce harmful bacteria in the mouth, while the hydroxyapatite toothpaste works to remineralize and repair teeth, strengthening enamel naturally. Unlike fluoride, which only slows decay, hydroxyapatite restores lost minerals and can even reverse early cavities when combined with good nutrition and consistent oral care.

                                          Daily Routine for Strong, Healthy Teeth

Oral health can be supported with a few key supplements and practices, all available from Dr. Clark’s store. Vitamin D, vitamin C, cloves, parsley, and turmeric, combined with regular coconut oil pulling, help strengthen teeth and combat bacteria.

The main takeaway: consume vitamins A, D, E, and K alongside calcium and phosphorus. Prioritize getting these nutrients from whole foods, with supplements serving as a helpful addition to support strong, healthy teeth.

                                                           Root Canals: Good or Bad?

Let’s touch on root canals too, because it’s a frequently asked question of mine. When considering a root canal, it really depends on a person’s overall health. For example, if you don’t have any health issues, a root canal might be a better option for you than for someone dealing with autoimmune problems.

It’s very important to have your root canal checked regularly by a dental professional, because there is no blood supply in the treated tooth, which allows bacteria to thrive. It’s also a good idea to consult about the material that will be used in your tooth—ideally, you want it to be as close to natural materials as possible.(Ceramic, gold porcelain)

                                            Finding the Right Dentist for You

In an ideal world, all dentists would consider the person as a whole—not just focus on your teeth. As I mentioned earlier, oral health impacts your entire body. You can visit the Institute of Biological Dentistry Directory to find a certified biological dentist near you. A biological dentist  looks at how your oral health affects your overall health. They focus on using non-toxic materials, minimizing chemical exposure, and supporting the body’s natural healing. Biological dentists often take a more whole-body approach, considering how things like root canals, mercury fillings, or gum disease might impact your immune system and overall well-being. 

For residents of Southern California, we highly recommend the holistic dentistry of Dr. Solorio's  Practice in Mexico, who worked closely with Dr. Hulda Clark over many years:

http://www.drsolorio.com/

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