Natural Secrets to
Prevent and Heal
Tooth Decay
Proven Strategies to
Develop Strong, Healthy,
Cavity-Resistant,
Self-Healing Teeth
Natural Secrets to Prevent and Heal Decay
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The same idea holds true for tooth decay. In my opinion, bacteria and acids are
part of the tooth decay process but are not the cause of tooth decay. Healthy, well-
formed teeth with densely mineralized enamel and dentin are highly resistant to the
effects of bacterial acids.
The bacterial acid de-mineralizes and invades the enamel and dentin
In other words, according to the American Dental Association, bacteria cause the
tooth to become de-mineralized, weakened and vulnerable to decay.
Unfortunately, the ADA didn’t study Dr. Miller’s work in detail. This is what he
really said:
“The extent to which any tooth suffers from the action of acid depends upon its
density and structure, but more particularly upon the perfection of the enamel.
What we might call the prefect tooth would resist indefinitely the same acid to
which a tooth of opposite character would succumb in a few weeks.”
In other words:
The proof that the body can prevent and heal dental decay started accumulating in
the early 1900’s under the research two scientific hero’s of mine, Sir Edward
Mellanby and Dr. Weston Price.
Dr. Weston Price studied “primitive” cultures with robust health, complete
resistance to dental decay, straight teeth and beautiful broad smiles. His work was
documented in Nutrition and Physical Degeneration—originally published in 1939
and currently in its 19th printing.
What Drs. Mellanby and Price discovered about tooth and bone formation is
profound, simple and largely forgotten. Most “modern” dentists believe that:
Drs. Mellanby and Price both proved that epigenetic factors (such as nutrition) are
more important than DNA, that sugar is not the cause of tooth decay and that even
large cavities can be healed with proper nutrition.
In essence, Drs. Mellanby and Price showed tooth decay can be prevented
AND reversed with a proper diet.
Vitamins A and D and Activator X were synergistic and critical for proper
mineral metabolism—therefore required for healthy teeth, healthy bones and
His protocol halted the progression of tooth decay and completely reversed active
decay without the need for dental treatment. One 14-year-old girl completely
healed 42 open cavities in 24 teeth by taking capsules of high-vitamin cod liver oil
and Activator X concentrate three times a day for seven months.
Unlike the protocol used by Drs. Mellanby, Price's diet was not grain-free. He used
rolls made from freshly ground whole wheat. When freshly ground, whole wheat
retains high phytase activity (the enzyme that degrades phytic acid). This, in
conjunction with the long yeast rises common in Price's time, would have
eliminated much of the phytic acid contained in the rolls. Another vital element in
Price’s protocol was the inclusion of mysterious activator X.
The chemical structure of Price’s activator X remained unknown until just recently—
some 60 years after his discovery. In the spring of 2007, Chris Masterjohn wrote
an article, in which he identified Weston Price's mystery vitamin-like substance as
none other than vitamin K2.
Current research confirms that the food sources for vitamin K2 are exactly as Price
said. We also now know that vitamin K2 is critical for mineral metabolism, bone and
tooth formation / maintenance, and that its function is synergistic with vitamins A
and D . . . exactly as Price claimed some 60+ years ago!
“The synergism Weston Price observed between vitamins A, D and K2 now has
a solid mechanism. In a nutshell, vitamins A and D signal the production of
some very important proteins, and K2 is required to activate them once they
are made. Many of these proteins are involved in mineral metabolism, thus the
effects Price saw in his experiments and observations in non-industrialized
cultures. For example, osteocalcin is a protein that organizes calcium and
phosphorus deposition in the bones and teeth. It's produced by cells in
response to vitamins A and D, but requires K2 to perform its function. It works
out perfectly, since K2 also protects against vitamin D toxicity.”
An internet search of vitamin K2 will reveal that most current, cutting edge health
advisors are touting the benefits and essential nature of vitamin K2 to be equal in
importance to that of vitamin D. Many doctors and scientists believe that K2 is a
“missing link” that explains many of our modern ills—just as Weston Price wrote.
Regarding food sources for activator X / Vitamin K2, Chris Kresser, L.Ac at The
Healthy Skeptic correctly states:
“It is important to note that commercial butter is not a significantly high source
of vitamin K2. Dr. Price, analyzed over 20,000 samples of butter sent to him
from various parts of the world and found the activator X concentration varied
by as much as 50-fold. Animals grazing on vitamin K-rich cereal grasses,
especially wheat grass, and alfalfa in a lush green state of growth produced fat
with the highest amounts of activator X. Vitamin K2 levels will not be high in
butter from grain-fed cows raised in confinement feedlots that is the source for
most of the butter sold in the U.S. Also worth noting is standard commercial
eggs, even “free-range” supermarket eggs, are not very good sources of
vitamin K2 compared with eggs produced from pastured, free roaming chickens
purchased from a local producer.”
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Our bodies are simply not designed for the eating of grains . . . they contain
numerous plant toxins and anti-nutrients including lectins and phytic acid. Plants
use these toxins as defense mechanisms to prevent animals from eating their
seeds.
A thorough discussion of optimal nutrition and optimal health is beyond the scope
of this report. If interested, you can follow my blog for an ongoing dialogue or
consult the resources and the end of this paper.
It just so happens that the diet I subscribe to as optimal for overall health, is
compatible with healthy, strong, densely mineralized, cavity-free, self-healing
teeth. My anti-cavity, optimal health diet is very similar to the ones proven by Drs.
Mellanby and Price to prevent and reverse dental decay:
Dr. Price found that native people who had little to no tooth decay were
consuming ten times the amount of fat-soluble vitamins compared to
people in his day—remember, this was in the 1920s-30s, when people ate
substantially more animal fat, lard, tallow and butter than we do today. If
you have tooth decay, presume you are deficient in fat soluble vitamins A,
D and K2.
Eat generous amounts of pastured butter and ghee, full-fat pastured dairy
produ
11. Avoid unfermented soy in all forms, even edamame. Soy is very high in
phytic acid—unless it is fermented. Only acceptable forms of soy would be
naturally fermented, wheat-free soy sauce, miso, or natto.
Supplements
I am not a fan of supplements. I believe our bodies are designed to thrive on food-
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based nutrients. With a little work and planning, we can get all the nutrients needed
for optimal health from our food. The only “product” I consume on an ongoing basis
in a high vitamin fermented cod liver oil / butter oil combination similar to the one
used by Dr. Price in his research.
The product is called ICE Royal™ Butter Oil/Fermented Cod Liver Oil Blend and will
provide a natural food-based source of vitamins A, D and K2. In my opinion this is
the best vitamin K2 and vitamin D supplement available anywhere at any cost.
The normal dose for teenagers and adults is ½ tsp 2-3 times p
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Children age 3 months to 12 years: 1/2 teaspoon or 2.5 mL, providing 4650
IU vitamin A and 975 IU vitamin D
In summary, the ideal ant-cavity/optimal health diet would look like this:
½ tsp 2-3 times per day of BLUE ICE Royal™ Butter Oil/Fermented Cod Liver
Oil Blend
Raw whole fat dairy . . . milk, kefir, whey, yogurt, clabber, buttermilk, crème
fraise, cottage cheese, hard cheese
Pastured / Wild Caught animal protein . . . beef, chicken, pork, poultry eggs,
shellfish, fish eggs, organ meat—especially liver including goose liver (foie
gras) and pig liver (Braunschweiger)
Cooked veggies
Fermented foods
Healthy saturated fats . . . coconut oil, butter, ghee, lard, tallow, duck fat
Genuine sourdough bread (if consuming bread) and polished white rice
Limited fruit
If you feel you may have any of these issues, start the anti-cavity diet and consult
with a good natural medicine physician who can help you get back in balance.
Resources
Cod Liver Oil Basics, Article by Sallon Fallon and Mary Enig, PhD
Green Pasture, for BLUE ICE Royal™ Butter Oil/Fermented Cod Liver Oil Blend
The Body Ecology Diet by Donna Gates, for Optimal Digestion and Gut Health
US Wellness Meats, for Grass-Fed Beef, Pastured Chicken & Humanely Raised Pork
Whole Health Source Blog, Great Resource for all Things Nutrition
Vitamin D Council
Chris Masterjohn’s Activator X article, Published for the Weston Price Foundation
Curt Eastin is a unique health care practitioner. With doctorate degrees in both
Dentistry and Naturopathic Medicine, he is able to masterfully blend his extensive
background in life science, human biology and toxicology with his cutting-edge
knowledge in nutrition, homeopathy and herbal medicine. His background and
experience make him uniquely qualified to present the topics of mercury toxicity
and mercury elimination protocols.
Dr. Eastin has practiced in a variety of clinical settings. After dental school he
completed his residency at the USAF Hospital Barksdale where he received
advanced training in surgery, triage and anesthesia. Following his residency, he
became the Oral Surgery Officer at the USAF Hospital Beale. After five years in
private dental practice, he was accepted into the four year doctorate program at
the National College of Naturopathic Medicine. Upon graduation from NCNM and
completion of his 12 month natural medicine residency, he resumed the private
practice of both Naturopathic Medicine and Natural Dentistry.
Over the course of his career, Dr. Eastin has seen the devastating effects that the
mercury from dental amalgam fillings can have on people's health. Since 1998, he
has dedicated his professional life to the practice of mercury-safe dentistry and
helping people with safe and effective mercury detoxification protocols.
Currently, he maintains a private practice in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. His next big
project is to develop training programs that will teach dentists to practice safely in
regards to mercury. His goal is to have at least one dentist in every community
trained and practicing mercury-safe dentistry.