My two year old son has weakened tooth enamel and some decay. We have been using an electric toothbrush and natural, flouride free toothpaste. I also give him some xylitol granules throughout the day. After looking over some old posts I am now concerned about some of my choices. Should I be using some special kind of toothbrush? Is electric too rough? What about toothpaste? What's the use using natural toothpaste if the glycerin is causing harm or preventing good? Should I be making my own? Or xylitol directly? Is black walnut safe for little ones? I am desparate for advice. We need to repair the enamel as well as prevent damage. Am completely overwhelmed by it all. And terrified of causing further harm. Please help!
Replied by Debbie (Melbourne, Australia ) on 10/24/2011
Treemama, on the westonprice.org website, they have some info on butter oil being good for "remineralising" the teeth. I give my son fermented cod liver oil and butter oil (they work together best) and I am hoping it will help his teeth (one which has some problems). You can read the info on the above website.
I wouldn't use an electric toothbrush on a child). I brush my own teeth with coconut oil and baking soda. I have hardly any tooth problems at all and I didn't have my teeth brushed when I was a toddler (did me no harm).
A lot of toothpastes contain saccharin ... Not good for anyone to take.
Replied by K.d. (Siena, Italy) on 10/25/2011
Hi Treemama - does your toddler have any digestive disturbances? Sometimes weakness in a child's tooth enamel is indicative of a malabsorption issue - such as with Celiac disease. If there is a malabsorption issue then the teeth wouldn't be getting enough of the minerals they need to be strong and healthy.Replied by Debbie (Melbourne, Australia ) on 10/25/2011
Also on the Dr. Mercola site yesterday I read that Vitamin D deficiency can cause tooth decay. Make sure that your toddler gets plenty of sun or takes a natural vitamin D supplement (not synthetic).Replied by Treemama (Ib, Usa) on 10/26/2011
Thank you all so much for the responses. I have been reading up on the cod liver oil and butter oil. Lots of info. We have been to see a traditional dentist and he told me that my son has hypoplasia and nothing could be done. He also told me to use flouride toothpaste and said that an electric toothbrush would be fine. After the appt I went to a health and vitamin shop run by a naturopath. She sold me a flouride free toothpaste which we have been using up until a few nights ago after reading about the dangers of glycerin. I have seen another dentist since who also said it was hypoplasia. I am not sure about the malabsorbtion issue but will look into it. Thank you all so much!
