How To Reverse a Cavity at Home | Cure Tooth Decay

The transcript discusses a method for reversing cavities at home by focusing on remineralization and limiting sugar intake. It explains that cavities form when tooth enamel loses minerals due to acidity, often from bacteria like streptococcus mutans. The speaker emphasizes the importance of saliva, which is rich in minerals needed for enamel repair, and recommends using xylitol and sodium fluoride mouth rinses to enhance this process. The method claims to potentially reverse decay even into the dentin by cutting off bacteria's food supply, allowing natural tooth defenses to heal over time, potentially saving teeth from fillings.

• Cavities do not form suddenly; they occur due to the loss of minerals from the tooth enamel.
• Tooth enamel resembles a honeycomb structure packed with minerals. Loss of these minerals leads to cavities.
• Acidity from various sources, including food and bacteria, dissolves these minerals, initiating cavity formation.
• The first stage of cavity formation is demineralization, where minerals are removed from the tooth surface, creating spaces for plaque to enter.

"You see, a cavity begins only in a tooth that's lost its strength; it's lost enamel minerals."

• Cavities start when tooth enamel loses its minerals, leading to a weakened tooth structure.

"The problems begin when you lose those minerals from those spaces, and you lose them because they get dissolved out of your tooth enamel by any kind of acidity."

• Acidity dissolves minerals from the enamel, causing the initial stages of cavity formation.

• Plaque is not a single entity but begins with specific bacteria, primarily Streptococcus mutans.
• Streptococcus mutans processes sugar, producing energy and sticky tendrils that allow it to adhere to teeth.
• Once attached, these bacteria form a mass that multiplies, producing acids as a byproduct, which further demineralizes teeth.

"Now, what is plaque? You may have heard of plaque and thought it's a thing, but it isn't; it begins with a certain group of bacteria."

• Plaque formation starts with bacteria, not as a singular entity.

"The most famous of these bad bacteria is Streptococcus mutans, and you may have heard about strep mutans; it's famous because it processes sugar in your mouth."

• Streptococcus mutans is notable for its role in processing sugar, contributing to plaque formation.

• The mass of bacteria and acids leads to a progressive destructive process, causing further demineralization.
• This process results in a mass of decayed material called carries, composed of bacteria and the damaged tooth structure.
• If unchecked, this infection weakens the tooth's structural integrity, eventually causing it to cave in.

"This massive plaque is multiplying, and as it multiplies, the byproduct is acidity acids."

• The multiplication of plaque results in increased acidity, which further damages the tooth.

"This mass of brown kind of material is what a dentist will call carries, c-a-r-i-e-s."

• Carries are the result of bacterial activity and tooth decay, representing an infection within the tooth.

• If the cavity formation process continues without intervention, it will undermine the tooth's strength.
• The tooth will eventually cave in due to the lack of structural support, leading to significant dental issues.

"If this infection continues unstopped or unchecked, eventually it will undermine the strength of your tooth."

• Unchecked cavities can compromise the tooth's structural integrity, causing it to collapse.

• A cavity is not the infection itself but a symptom and the last stage of the infection known as caries.
• The best time to stop a cavity is at the beginning, long before it becomes visible as a hole.
• Even if a cavity is visible, strengthening the surrounding enamel can make dental treatments easier and prevent further damage.

"A cavity isn't the infection; it isn't caries; it's actually the symptom. It's the last stage of this infection."

• This quote clarifies the distinction between a cavity and the underlying infection, emphasizing the importance of early intervention.

• To stop the infection, limit sugar intake to prevent plaque formation.
• Focus on healing the enamel's outer surface by stopping acidic damage and increasing mineral availability.
• Enamel, being a crystalline structure, can repair itself if the surrounding conditions (pH and mineral saturation) are optimal.

"The first thing we have to do is actually limit sugar. This will limit plaque from forming in the first place."

• Limiting sugar is crucial as it prevents the initial formation of plaque, which is a precursor to cavities.

• Saliva plays a critical role in enamel repair as it is saturated with minerals necessary for enamel remineralization.
• Adequate interaction time between saliva and teeth is essential for natural repair processes.
• For individuals with dry mouth issues, xylitol can stimulate the flow of mineral-rich saliva at the correct pH.

"Saliva is dripping; it's super saturated with the very minerals that your teeth need to repair the outside enamel."

• This highlights the natural ability of saliva to facilitate enamel repair due to its mineral content.

• Some individuals may have issues with saliva flow due to medical conditions, medications, or gland removal.
• Xylitol can be beneficial for these individuals by stimulating saliva production and ensuring the right conditions for enamel repair.

"Xylitol, whatever your problems are, will stimulate a flow of mineral dense saliva that spit in your mouth and it will come into your mouth at the right pH."

• Xylitol is presented as a solution for those with compromised saliva flow, aiding in maintaining oral health by promoting the right conditions for enamel repair.

• Fluoride plays a crucial role in the remineralization process of teeth, specifically in repairing the outer casing or coating on the surface of teeth.
• The recommended fluoride type is sodium fluoride, particularly in a very dilute concentration of 0.005%, which has proven effective when used two to three times a day.
• The process is especially beneficial for adult teeth, as it can expedite the natural remineralization process significantly.

"You can speed this process of mineralization for sure, and the way you do that is using the right kind of fluoridated toothpaste and mouth rinses."

• Using specific fluoride products can accelerate the repair and strengthening of teeth surfaces.

"I am very, very specific about the only kind of fluoride I recommend, which is sodium fluoride."

• Sodium fluoride is the preferred type for effective remineralization, according to the speaker's recommendations.

• Children's teeth, when they first erupt, lack minerals and require about a year to fully mineralize, a process known as maturation.
• This lack of minerals is why newly erupted children's teeth appear yellow and are more susceptible to decay.
• The same fluoride techniques used for adults can speed up the mineralization process in children's teeth from a year to three months.

"We know in a child's tooth as it comes into the mouth, it has no minerals, and it takes a year, 12 months, for that mineralization; it's called maturation to occur."

• Children's teeth require time to mineralize, explaining their initial appearance and vulnerability to decay.

"We can speed a year, which is what it normally takes, to three months simply by rinsing twice a day with a dilute 05 sodium fluoride mouth rinse."

• By using recommended fluoride rinses, the mineralization process in children's teeth can be significantly accelerated.

• For decay that extends into the dentin, the presence of bacteria complicates the remineralization process.
• Traditional fluoride treatments may fail to address these deeper issues as bacteria continue to thrive through small openings in the enamel.
• The strategy involves first eliminating the bacteria to allow the enamel to fully heal and the hole to close.

"If you have Decay that goes into the Denton, it means there are bacteria deeper inside your tooth."

• Deeper decay involves bacterial presence, which must be addressed for effective treatment.

"We have to get rid of the bacteria so that the hole can close completely, the surface of the enamel is completely healed, and then the internal mineralization can occur."

• The process of healing deeper decay involves a sequence of eliminating bacteria, closing the enamel hole, and then allowing mineralization.

• The speaker claims their personal system and strategies can reverse decay that extends into the dentin, contrary to common dental beliefs.
• Their approach includes using specific mouth rinses and other products that incorporate ingredients like Xylitol and dilute fluoride.

"If you have a dentist telling you they've never seen it happen, well, they've never used my system and my strategies."

• The speaker suggests that their unique methods have proven successful in reversing deeper decay, challenging conventional dental opinions.

"Prove it for yourself, and you can do this quite easily by using the products that I recommend as part of my complete mouth care system."

• The speaker encourages trying their recommended products to witness the effectiveness of their approach in reversing tooth decay.

• The internal structure of teeth is dynamic and capable of self-repair under the right conditions.
• Adonoblast cells play a crucial role in the internal healing process of teeth by extending arms into dentin tubules.
• Minerals can reach and repair tooth voids caused by decay through body fluids or secretion by Adonoblast cells.

"The internal cell that actually supplies an arm that goes down the tubules that are inside Denton, this is an Adonoblast which has its body right in the center of your tooth."

• The quote explains the role of Adonoblast cells in tooth repair, highlighting their structural presence and function.

"The Adonoblast cell has the capability of secreting new Dentin to actually block the end of the tubal to put up a barrier to stop these disease plaque carious bacteria from attacking the center of the tooth."

• This quote emphasizes the protective function of Adonoblast cells in secreting dentin to prevent further bacterial invasion.

• Diet, nutrition, and circulation are key factors that impact the tooth remineralization process.
• Modern diets often hinder natural tooth repair due to their rapid and aggressive nature.
• Allowing time and reducing disease-causing food can enhance the natural healing process of teeth.

"The minerals either come from the liquids these lymphatic liquids which are in connection with your body liquids, and this is where diet nutrition circulation maybe taking a supplement all these things can help."

• This quote underscores the importance of systemic health factors like diet and circulation in supporting tooth healing.

"The kind of assault of our modern diets is so rapid and so aggressive the poor little Adonoblast doesn't stand a chance."

• The quote highlights the detrimental impact of modern dietary habits on the natural defense mechanisms of teeth.

• Collaboration with a dentist is crucial in monitoring and deciding the course of action for tooth decay.
• Dentists may allow a period to observe natural healing before opting for fillings, depending on the tooth's condition.
• Home care practices can significantly influence the reversal of cavities, potentially saving teeth from invasive treatments.

"You go back to the dentist, see what they say if they think that your mouth Health has dramatically improved maybe you could ask to try longer before they fill what they might see on an X-ray as a cavity."

• This quote encourages patient-dentist dialogue to explore potential natural healing before proceeding with dental fillings.

"At home by yourself if you want to do these things you can make an incredible change to a cavity and potentially completely reverse it within a year."

• The quote advocates for proactive home care to aid in cavity reversal, emphasizing patient empowerment in dental health.

• Preserving natural teeth is crucial for strength, beauty, and longevity, preventing future dental issues.
• Learning to remineralize teeth can have widespread benefits beyond a single tooth, improving overall oral health.
• Sharing successful experiences with others can help spread awareness of the potential for natural cavity reversal.

"Nothing beats a pristine tooth for strength for beauty for lasting for causing you no more problems."

• This quote highlights the unmatched benefits of maintaining natural, healthy teeth.

"Please share your results with your family and friends because so few people in the dental World believe that you can reverse a cavity that is into dented."

• The quote encourages sharing personal successes to challenge prevailing dental beliefs and promote awareness.