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28: Can Cavities Remineralize?

Published: April 8, 2015, 3:33 p.m.

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Years ago, I wrote about how I remineralized a small cavity in one of my teeth\\xa0and I never expected the response it would get.

Now, there are dozens of comments from readers who have remineralized their own teeth, and dozens more from readers and dental professionals who claim this isn\\u2019t possible. I wanted to get to the bottom of this. I knew what worked for me, but wanted a dentist\\xa0to really delve in and explain if remineralization is actually possible, and if so, how it works and the science behind it.

A Dentist\\u2019s Perspective on Remineralization

I was elated to meet Dr. Judene Benoit who uses a specialized approach to dentistry that combines the research and knowledge she learned in dental school with a holistic research-based approach to oral health. She has helped many people remineralize teeth and is the author of the book How to Stop Cavities: A Natural Approach to Prevention and Remineralization.

In this podcast, she and I delve into the difference between healing and remineralization and when each one happens as well as:

  • Can cavities remineralize?
  • How the body remineralizes
  • How large cavities can\\u2019t actually \\u201cheal\\u201d to completely regrow their normal shape, but they can stop decay, remineralize and actually become stronger (without the need for a filling)
  • Ways we can prevent tooth decay
  • What cavities\\xa0cannot be reversed
  • The connection between oral health and overall health
  • What diet and lifestyle factors to optimize for better oral health
  • What Matrix Metalloproteinases are and why you need them (in moderation)
  • How bacterial balance in the mouth impacts oral health and how to create good bacteria in the mouth
  • The ways that hormones impact risk of tooth decay
  • Is Oil Pulling safe?

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