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?
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’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.
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...
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
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 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'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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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!
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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!
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 was told by a dentist that she was going to replace my mercury fillings (the dentist of my youth was a crook too apparently since I have a mouth full of metal) with porcelain. I was happy to get my mercury fillings out. Just recently the porcelain fell off a molar and exposed the metal she left in there. Looks like she just covered them over and didn’t take them out. So evil:(I have no recourse because that was 20 yrs ago and I think shes probably dead by now:(
I spent a fortune having all of my mercury fillings drilled out and replaced with porcelain. Two of those teeth proceeded to fall apart. I am now disabled and no longer have insurance to get studs. One of the worst decisions of my life!
@ I just wrote a long reply on my own experiences with a very unscrupulous dentist that did the same (and more) to me. It seems to have disappeared 🤔 I definitely feel for you 😪
. its terrible but one thing that absolutely maintains what you have and prevents decay is swishing with coconut oil after every meal. This also helps if you have any pain.
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
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. 😊
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.
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.
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.
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.
There's one thing I've learned you have to take care of yourself don't rely on your doctor thanks to this gentleman I'm growing in knowledge to be able to take care of myself and not totally rely on my doctor only if I need him if it's necessary I will go to him but it's my responsibility to take care of myself to watch what I eat and what I drink and with this gentleman you're always living and learning thanks to him the more you know the better off you're going to be
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.
At the Queen Mary University of London they recently developed a toothpaste called BioMin C which should help to quickly repair decayed teeth with some bioactive substance. Of course prevention is the best method, if your teeth are decaying it means your body is generally in bad shape, but it’s an interesting development nevertheless.
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.
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
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
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 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 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!!!
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.
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.
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.
My daughter's cavity healed by adding vitamins A, D, E and K2! I followed a mother's advice on the net when she healed her son's cavity. It really works. We used ghee for the K2, sunshine, orange fruits and veggies for the A (also in ghee), and raw sunflower seeds for the E, and viola! And we didn't eat a lot of sugar during that time. My daughter is now 18 and never had a cavity or any dental problems, just gorgeous teeth!
@@greenapple1039 The large cavitation she had in her tooth filled in. It looked like it had been filled with mortar or cement. All verified before and after by x-ray and exam.
@@havemercy531 Thank You so much for replying yours was a year old comment I didn't think you'd reply🤗 I have small cavity and decay in between my teeth I'm going try this🙏🙏
@@greenapple1039 Wonderful. Be sure to cleanse the area very well and keep it clean. We used a waterpik and stayed diligent with cleaning. Adequate calcium and magnesium is essential, such as a grass-fed/pasture raised Organic cheese, ghee, yogurt, etc. Grass fed verses not grass fed meats, cheese and eggs, butter/ghee makes all the difference. Ghee has it all. It is the vitamin K2 we lack (I do believe) that causes the decay. I would also avoid products with fluoride. Blessings : )
For most of my adult life I suffered from chronic dental pain, pain in my gums, jaw, lots and lots of cavities (about 60, or so), abscesses (painful!), extractions and about a half dozen root canals. A few years ago a psychiatrist I prescribed for me fish oil and vitamin D3, for depression. Within about two months all of my chronic jaw, gum and dental pain ceased, after decades of pain. I also noticed a reduction in cavities. I wonder if it was merely a coincidence, or if there was a causal link? Most of my adult life i’ve eaten a whole foods diet, with the occasional snack or treat. I drink almost no soda in my life. We grew up on home cooked meals and junk food was frowned upon. There hasn’t been any sugar in my house for decades. I suppose some people are just more susceptible to dental carries than others.
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.
I see two problems with this "just cut out sugar" approach The first is that your saliva breaks down longer carbohydrates into sugars. The second is that some people have adverse reactions (belly-aches, bloating) to (some?) artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame-K, aspartame). I'm not sure whether there's a difference between "pure" stevia and the steviolglycosides that lemonade-producers seem rather fond of
I used to have cavities even though I thought I ate relatively healthy (lots of fruits and vegetables, not much sugar, etc) and brushed my teeth regularly; I would still get big holes in my molars and teeth pain often. It wasn't until I started oil pulling with coconut oil and brushing with fluoride-free toothpaste that my teeth actually healed their own cavities, and the pain disappeared. I strongly suggest to anyone who has cavities or any teeth problems honestly, to research and give what I suggested a try; oil pulling will clean areas with bacteria in your mouth that normal brushing and flossing won't reach, and in some cases like mine, help remineralize your teeth if there's some parts of your teeth gone. And you have to stop using fluoride-based toothpaste; fluoride is a neurotoxin, and so it is potentially very harmful to your teeth.
@@mosjosb fruit also contains a lot of nutrients and antioxidants. And that also doesn't explain why I was able to heal my cavities while keeping my diet almost exactly the same
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.
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.
My parents never let me have 'soda' (we call it 'soft drink' in Australia) and I never keep it in my house for my teenagers either. I have never let them have fluoride treatments at the dentist either. So far no cavities.
I had occasional candy/soft drinks as a child, but never had cavities until I got to my childbearing years. I lost about half of my jaw teeth during that time. I'm pretty sure it was low calcium because I had an aversion to dairy. I found out in my midforties that I'm lactose intolerant. I guess the aversion was to the stomach distress, but I had never put it together with the dairy. I love to watch Dr. Berg's videos because they are packed with info in a concise form. No muss, no fuss, no making you wait 30 minutes to hear what you need to know! Love it! Thank you, Dr. Berg.😊
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?
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
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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@S B you suck too...
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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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!!
This is a real doctor; him giving answers that really work to problems that are real.
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 ..
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.
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
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
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.
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...
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
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 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?
Dr. Berg
You are a blessing.
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'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.
Soda is “liquid candy.” Brilliant as usual.
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.
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!
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 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.
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!
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.
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.
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!!
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!
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.
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
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.
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,,, !
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.
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
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
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.
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 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.
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!
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
Thanks for making your videos short and right to the point!
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.
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 Dr. Breg me and my best friend were just talking about how we love you. May God bless you and your family abundantly😊
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.
Now that’s honest, practical and straightforward advice. Thank you, thank you.
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.
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
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,,,
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 was told by a dentist that she was going to replace my mercury fillings (the dentist of my youth was a crook too apparently since I have a mouth full of metal) with porcelain. I was happy to get my mercury fillings out. Just recently the porcelain fell off a molar and exposed the metal she left in there. Looks like she just covered them over and didn’t take them out. So evil:(I have no recourse because that was 20 yrs ago and I think shes probably dead by now:(
Same happened to me. Thieves.
I spent a fortune having all of my mercury fillings drilled out and replaced with porcelain. Two of those teeth proceeded to fall apart. I am now disabled and no longer have insurance to get studs. One of the worst decisions of my life!
@ I just wrote a long reply on my own experiences with a very unscrupulous dentist that did the same (and more) to me. It seems to have disappeared 🤔
I definitely feel for you 😪
. its terrible but one thing that absolutely maintains what you have and prevents decay is swishing with coconut oil after every meal. This also helps if you have any pain.
Same happed to me dentist arw all the same cheats
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!
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?
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.
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.
Dr berg you have changed my life i want to thank you on all of the videos and recipes !!!!
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.
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.
There's one thing I've learned you have to take care of yourself don't rely on your doctor thanks to this gentleman I'm growing in knowledge to be able to take care of myself and not totally rely on my doctor only if I need him if it's necessary I will go to him but it's my responsibility to take care of myself to watch what I eat and what I drink and with this gentleman you're always living and learning thanks to him the more you know the better off you're going to be
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?
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.
At the Queen Mary University of London they recently developed a toothpaste called BioMin C which should help to quickly repair decayed teeth with some bioactive substance.
Of course prevention is the best method, if your teeth are decaying it means your body is generally in bad shape, but it’s an interesting development nevertheless.
Is steavia safe in the long term. What things to look for when buying it. Which brand is the best.
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
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
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
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.
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 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!!!
Have you looked at monk fruit sugar? Zero - glycemic index. Tastes great.
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.
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.
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
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.
Dr Berg has taught me so much and I look forward to learning more.
Happy you found it useful! Be well!
-Dr. Berg's support team
My daughter's cavity healed by adding vitamins A, D, E and K2! I followed a mother's advice on the net when she healed her son's cavity. It really works.
We used ghee for the K2, sunshine, orange fruits and veggies for the A (also in ghee), and raw sunflower seeds for the E, and viola! And we didn't
eat a lot of sugar during that time. My daughter is now 18 and never had a cavity or any dental problems, just gorgeous teeth!
By heal you mean how???
@@greenapple1039 The large cavitation she had in her tooth filled in. It looked like it had been filled with mortar or cement. All verified before and after by x-ray and exam.
@@havemercy531 Thank You so much for replying yours was a year old comment I didn't think you'd reply🤗 I have small cavity and decay in between my teeth I'm going try this🙏🙏
@@greenapple1039 Wonderful. Be sure to cleanse the area very well and keep it clean. We used a waterpik and stayed diligent with cleaning. Adequate calcium and magnesium is essential, such as a grass-fed/pasture raised Organic cheese, ghee, yogurt, etc. Grass fed verses not grass fed meats, cheese and eggs, butter/ghee makes all the difference. Ghee has it all. It is the vitamin K2 we lack (I do believe) that causes the decay. I would also avoid products with fluoride. Blessings : )
@@havemercy531 Thank you very much 😇😇😇🙏🙏🙏
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Are xylitol mints and gum good for the teeth, if yes which brand would you recommend
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...
I’m literally eating cookies & have a dentist appointment for fillings in a few hours 😫 I gotta give up sugar (among other things)
For most of my adult life I suffered from chronic dental pain, pain in my gums, jaw, lots and lots of cavities (about 60, or so), abscesses (painful!), extractions and about a half dozen root canals. A few years ago a psychiatrist I prescribed for me fish oil and vitamin D3, for depression. Within about two months all of my chronic jaw, gum and dental pain ceased, after decades of pain. I also noticed a reduction in cavities. I wonder if it was merely a coincidence, or if there was a causal link?
Most of my adult life i’ve eaten a whole foods diet, with the occasional snack or treat. I drink almost no soda in my life. We grew up on home cooked meals and junk food was frowned upon. There hasn’t been any sugar in my house for decades. I suppose some people are just more susceptible to dental carries than others.
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 🤣😂😂
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?
I see two problems with this "just cut out sugar" approach
The first is that your saliva breaks down longer carbohydrates into sugars.
The second is that some people have adverse reactions (belly-aches, bloating) to (some?) artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame-K, aspartame). I'm not sure whether there's a difference between "pure" stevia and the steviolglycosides that lemonade-producers seem rather fond of
I used to have cavities even though I thought I ate relatively healthy (lots of fruits and vegetables, not much sugar, etc) and brushed my teeth regularly; I would still get big holes in my molars and teeth pain often.
It wasn't until I started oil pulling with coconut oil and brushing with fluoride-free toothpaste that my teeth actually healed their own cavities, and the pain disappeared.
I strongly suggest to anyone who has cavities or any teeth problems honestly, to research and give what I suggested a try; oil pulling will clean areas with bacteria in your mouth that normal brushing and flossing won't reach, and in some cases like mine, help remineralize your teeth if there's some parts of your teeth gone. And you have to stop using fluoride-based toothpaste; fluoride is a neurotoxin, and so it is potentially very harmful to your teeth.
"Lots of fruits, not much sugar"
Are you serious?
@@mosjosb what's wrong with what i said?
@@ReCharredSigh Most fruit is full of sugar
@@mosjosb fruit also contains a lot of nutrients and antioxidants.
And that also doesn't explain why I was able to heal my cavities while keeping my diet almost exactly the same
how often did you do oli pulling and for how long till your cavity healed?
I am 54 have no cavity so far. Childhood never used paste but traditional teeth cleaning
What's traditional cleaning, floss?
Hi Mathai Matthew what do you mean by traditional teeth cleaning, can you elaborate a bit more please?
Charcoal from Rice husk mixed with Pepper and Salt. That’s what olden days people used to clean the teeth.
@@rajanmathai they say salt is abrasive and erodes enamel is it true?
Can you please make more videos on gums and teeth. They really help me learn more
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.
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 .
Where is the Google review link? I want to give you 5 out of 5 stars! Great work!!!
My parents never let me have 'soda' (we call it 'soft drink' in Australia) and I never keep it in my house for my teenagers either. I have never let them have fluoride treatments at the dentist either. So far no cavities.
I had occasional candy/soft drinks as a child, but never had cavities until I got to my childbearing years. I lost about half of my jaw teeth during that time. I'm pretty sure it was low calcium because I had an aversion to dairy. I found out in my midforties that I'm lactose intolerant. I guess the aversion was to the stomach distress, but I had never put it together with the dairy.
I love to watch Dr. Berg's videos because they are packed with info in a concise form. No muss, no fuss, no making you wait 30 minutes to hear what you need to know! Love it!
Thank you, Dr. Berg.😊