Here are some recommendations I make when cavities are caught EARLY and we are trying to arrest, halt, reverse, or heal cavities at my office. ⁣ • Hydroxyapatite has been shown to remineralize and restore enamel as well as (if not better than) fluoride and without the concerns with systemic and oral microbiome health. @risewell⁣ @boka ⁣ • Floss is boss. This is my mantra and I cannot emphasize it enough. If teeth touch, they must be flossed to removed plaque, food particles, and bacteria. It’s a pretty solid non-negotiable at my house, just like a seat belt in the car. Rinse and reuse plastic flossers to be mindful about waste until @happifloss is available 😉 ⁣ • Alkalizing or neutralizing rinses raise the oral pH, helping to create a more neutral oral environment, which in turn can help to arrest or reverse dental demineralization. Try @elementaoralcare or diluted baking soda in water. These also have antibacterial qualities, so try to only use until the oral environment is stable (not indefinitely) so not alter the beneficial oral microbiome, too.⁣ ⁣ • Ozonated oils @puro3 and @longevityresourcesinc have strong antibacterial properties and can be used to kill cavity-causing bacteria and arrest cavities.⁣ ⁣ • Supplements are often advised to support and strengthen teeth. Vit D3, K2, calcium, Vit A, Vit C, phosphorous, trace minerals, and pre/probiotics are all great additions!⁣ ⁣ • Tooth powders often have amazing ingredients like bentonite clay and calcium carbonate to help in the cavity stabilization and reversal process. Try @primallifeorg or @sprigsandtwigs.us⁣ ⁣ I guide parents to arrest and reverse their children’s cavities daily in my practice. Did you know #cavities can be reversed? Q’s? Drop below! ❤️⁣ ⁣ Stay happy + healthy!⁣ Xo- Doctor Staci #functionaldentistry #prevention #holistichealth #wholebodyhealth #cavityfree #holisticmom #parentingtips