There’s a common belief that once a person attains a cavity the only way to fix it or reduce the damage is by filling it with a synthetic material. According to the American Association, tooth decay occurs when foods containing carbohydrates are constantly left on the teeth. The bacteria that live in the mouth then use these carbohydrates to produce an acid that over time destroys tooth enamel. The American Association is right, but they are only informing people 1 of 4 things that can contribute to cavities. The other three are also major factors in contributing to tooth decay and they are lack of fat-soluble, high consumption of phytic acid foods, and lack of mineral intake.
In addition to daily oral hygiene, there are several natural ways to help reduce and heal cavities without having to get them filled. Keep in mind that if a tooth continues to trouble you, you really should see a dentist, natural remedies can definitely help, but if it’s too far gone you may need a professional. Here are some of the best ones to try out:
Oil Pulling
Teeth are known to be porous and like a sponge, contain passages that push nutrients to the surface of the enamel. Note that this only occurs if good nutrition is present in the body if not, it can provide the opposite effect and pull in toxins into the teeth. Coconut oil has the ability to cut right through the plaque and provide teeth anti-bacterial properties. By “oil pulling” – swishing the coconut oil in the mouth – it can help reverse the flow of toxins and pull bacteria out of the teeth. This will lead to strengthening the teeth and healing cavities overtime
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